Many people in Massachusetts are injured at work. When that happens, a workers’ compensation claim is made. But sometimes, there exists the possibility of bringing a third-party claim for negligence if someone other than your employer caused your injuries. This often happens when you are out driving, for work-related purposes, and someone injures you in a Massachusetts […]

With the high prevalence of dog bites in Massachusetts, it is important for you to know how best to prevent dog bites and dog attacks. This is a chilling fact: the majority of dog bite cases involve children. I found the following on wcco.com which does a good job of telling you how to avoid […]

Massachusetts pedestrian accidents can cause very serious injuries to victims of such accidents. Injuries can include personal injury damage to soft tissue, fractures, disfigurement, significant head trauma, and even death. As a Massachusetts pedestrian accidents lawyer I have seen through the years too many pedestrians hit due to negligence of motor vehicle operators. These accidents happen in many different […]

Herniated discs are a common injury I see in my personal injury practice. They can occur from a multitude of accidents, most notably, from car accidents and slip and falls. Many Massachusetts personal injury victims therefore suffer from herniated discs. If you have ever suffered from a herniated disc, it is important for you to […]

Most Massachusetts personal injury claims are based on negligence. For example, if you have been involved in a Massachusetts car accident, the driver who caused your injuries may be found to be negligent. Or, if you have a Massachusetts slip and fall claim, the property owner may be found liable based on negligence principles. Both of these […]

Emotional distress is a type of injury within Massachusetts personal injury law. Sometimes the emotional distress claim is brought by someone who was injured in a Massachusetts personal injury accident and suffered not only physical injuries, but emotional distress injuries after the accident. Or, sometimes Massachusetts emotional distress claims are brought by a parent who, for […]

Trucking accidents that occur on Massachusetts roadways usually cause very serious and permanent personal injuries, and even death.  Massachusetts truck accidents can be legally complex in terms of determining the cause of the accident, and who was at fault for the accident. Although there are many causes of truck accidents, here are few that you should […]

Massachusetts car accidents happen unfortunately each and every day with alarming frequency. It is therefore imperative for Massachusetts motorists to use caution and prudence when operating a motor vehicle. I think it is important for people to know some of the common, and less obvious, causes of most car accidents. To that end I provide the following […]

Many bicyclists each and every year are injured on Massachusetts roadways. In fact, many bicycle accidents in Massachusetts cause fatal injuries. And the number of fatal injuries stemming from Massachusetts bicycle accidents is staggering. I found the following on Wrong Diagnosis which provides some chilling statistics about fatal bicycle accidents: Cyclist deaths: Related Death Statistics Males represented 88% of all […]

Many, if not most of my clients who have been injured in a Massachusetts accident suffer from neck and back stains/sprains. This is especially true in auto accident victims. Almost all insurance companies will tell you that neck and back strains/sprains are not serious injuries. That is rubbish! In fact, strains and sprains, depending on their severity, what […]