Massachusetts this weekend is bracing for the first storm of the season. That means people will be slipping and falling and sustaining personal injuries as a result. If you are facing the aftermath of one of these accidents, here are some things you should do to protect your rights. Report The Accident Following the fall, […]
Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!What To Do After Slipping And Falling On Snow And Ice
An 86-year old disabled taxi driver was assaulted in a road rage incident involving a man from Newton. According to police, the driver from Newton, apparently upset with the taxi driver, cut off his motor vehicle and exited his vehicle. He then struck the elderly man, and fled the scene. The elderly man was injured as a result and transported to […]
Today is New Year’s Eve which is a day filled with reflection of the past year, and a look ahead to 2019. Unfortunately this day is oftentimes one in which people drink to excess. As you celebrate this special occasion with family and friends, please keep in mind the importance of celebrating responsibly. It is no surprise […]
I was surprised and disappointed to learn recently that most of the pedestrian crosswalk buttons found at Boston intersections do not work. According to the Boston Globe, the vast majority of these devices do not work. The reason so many do not work is because the high amount of motor vehicle traffic in Boston creates traffic patterns […]
Like all relationships, the attorney/client relationship can sometimes sour. When this happens, sometimes it makes sense for the client to move on and hire a different local workers’ compensation lawyer. Here are some reasons the injured worker may be unhappy with his/her lawyer: The lawyer does not adequately explain the process The lawyer does not return […]
Our office recently secured a $175,000 settlement for a client that was bitten by a dog. In this case, our client was working as a visiting home health aide. One day she went to a patient’s home to provide to provide medical assistance. Sadly, upon entering the home, she was attacked and bitten by a […]
Sadly in Haverhill on Tuesday, a Massachusetts worker fell to his death down an elevator shaft. The decedent was 41-years old and working on a construction site at the time of his death. Massachusetts State Police and OSHA are now investigating the incident. In a situation such as this one, there is for the estate a workers’ compensation claim to […]
Recently at mediation the Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers was able to obtain a $195,000 settlement for a slip and fall victim. Our client was USPS mail carrier delivering mail to a home. She would slip and fall on snow and ice while trying to walk down the staircase. Her back was severely injured. She tried various conservative treatments, all […]
As a Boston personal injury lawyer, I receive this question frequently. People that are injured understandably want to know what their legal rights are. For some injuries, you can file a lawsuit. For others, you cannot. It really depends on the type of case. Here are some different types of cases that allow for lawsuits, as well […]
Massachusetts workers’ compensation law is a set of laws that is essentially a trade off. Workers that got hurt on the job in Massachusetts do not need need to prove that they were not at fault for the accident. So, if the employee is responsible for the accident, they can still file for and receive workers’ comp […]