Car accidents typically involve a driver engaging in risky behavior, such as reckless driving or speeding. If a car accident results in injuries, they may be able to receive compensation, even if they were partially at fault. Common misconception in receiving...
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Can I receive workers’ comp while working a second job?
Sustaining a work-related injury can put workers in a difficult financial situation. Often, they cannot return to their job for a while and must depend on workers’ comp to make ends meet. If you are in the same position, you might think of getting a second job, but...
How do workers’ compensation death benefits work in Massachusetts?
As a type of insurance, workers’ compensation helps employers pay for the benefits of their employees in the event the workers get injured or contract an illness due to their work. But there’s more to workers’ compensation than just paying for medical benefits....
Did a building code violation cause your injuries?
Once you enter a building, unpredictable safety hazards abound. Per Massachusetts General Laws, a building is any public or commercial structure – a public or special hall, factory, workshop, assembly theater, or manufacturing establishment – gathering a large number...
Qualifying disabilities for Social Security Disability claim
Social Security Disability benefits provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To qualify, the disability must be expected to last for at least one year or result in death. In addition, the applicant must have earned enough...
Safer roads post-pandemic
A worldwide pandemic spreading throughout the United States represented a seismic shift in the most basic routines. With shelter-in-place orders enacted, people stayed at home. Suddenly, the roads were empty, but for a few vehicles traveling. Highways and freeways...
Can New Englanders appeal their SSD benefits denial?
If you are unable to work due to a disability or illness, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits are designed to help support you and your family when you cannot earn a sufficient income. However, applying for these benefits is not...
Apartment complex injuries may warrant compensation
The landlord of an apartment complex is responsible for making a reasonable effort to keep the entire premises safe for residents and their visitors. If someone is lawfully on the premises and suffers an injury, the landlord or property owner may be held financially...
Boston Children’s Hospital pays $15 million in child’s death case
The stories behind many malpractice lawsuits are heartbreaking, and none more so than the cases involving the deaths of children. When parents put their child in the care of medical professionals, they place a profound level of trust in others. When doctors and other...
What you need to know about comparative fault in Massachusetts
Your car accident can completely change your life. You might be left with physical injuries that are permanently debilitating, and you could be left with permanent disfigurement. Reliving the accident can result in emotional trauma that’s difficult to overcome, and...