The beauty of the North Shore is appreciable on a motorcycle, as are the winding roads and forests of the Merrimack Valley. We share the roads of Massachusetts, but do we share them fairly? A recent horrific accident in Newburyport shows how especially unfair and...
Year: 2022
Comparing Massachusetts’ workers’ comp with SSDI
Many Massachusetts residents suffer from an injury or illness that prevents them from working. Some of these individuals rely on workers’ compensation benefits, and some rely on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Understanding the differences and...
How can you pay your bills after being injured in a car wreck?
Following your car accident, you might be breathing a sigh of relief that you have the ability to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to help offset your damages. But, as you may know, these claims can take a significant amount of time to play out. How are you going to...
Common birth injuries and their causes
Whether it is your first pregnancy or not, bringing a child into the world is an exciting event. While not all pregnancies are easy, expecting mothers rely on the medical opinions of their doctors to help them achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth of their child....
Survivors’ benefits in Massachusetts
When the ultimate tragedy befalls a worker as a result of an on-the-job accident, families and loved ones ensure unspeakable hardship. Massachusetts law provides financial benefits for survivors and qualified dependents. As a recent court case shows, however,...
Insurers look for reasons to deny claims
Car accidents take us by surprise. However, the one thing that all drivers expect after an accident is that their insurance company will have their back. Unfortunately, there are ways that we may invalidate or void our own car insurance policies, or at least, things...
What should happen after a car crash?
There are at least 6 million vehicle crashes each year in this country. It is important to have an idea on what to do because of the fear, confusion and trauma that may accompany these accidents. Safety first Addressing safety at the accident scene is your first...
How can motorists safely share the road with bicyclists?
Bicycling is a popular activity that has seen a boom over the past few years. And although cities are constructing more bike lanes and trails, motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists are on the rise. Fortunately, there are ways motorists can safely share the road...
What is a lump sum agreement?
When you are injured at work or contract an illness from your duties, workers’ compensation is there to help support you and make up for some of your lost income. But it can feel like your employer, and their insurance company, do not have your best interests in mind....
Can I receive benefits for a work-related RSI?
Massachusetts workers suffer injuries in many workplace environments, at construction sites and hospital or office settings, or in transportation-related work. While people often think of injury as a single occurrence such as a fall, trip, or other specific incident,...