No one expects a trip to the grocery store to end up with an expensive and painful injury. A bad fall can leave you with serious injuries like torn ligaments, fractured wrists or severe back pain. While the immediate focus should be on healing, one might also wonder...
Personal Injury
Can I sue a family member for personal injury?
Filing a lawsuit against a family member can be quite an emotional and difficult decision. Many people worry that taking legal action can create a significant rift in family relationships. However, if you get injured due to a relative's negligence, you have the same...
Immediate steps to take following a slip-and-fall accident
A slip-and-fall accident is not something you expect to happen while going through your day. After the accident, it's important to focus on the next steps that might likely get you help to recover your full and fair compensation for the injury and losses you had to...
What are the dangers of drowsy driving?
Being struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel is a jarring and life-altering experience. In the chaotic days following a crash, victims are often left wondering how something so preventable could have occurred. If you are in this difficult situation,...
Can you recover costs for future scar removal after a dog bite?
A dog attack in Worcester, Massachusetts, can leave you with scars that stay long after the bleeding stops and the wounds close. On top of the initial costs of immediate medical care, you may also need expensive cosmetic procedures to try to correct the damage....
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be very jarring and disconcerting. Even if it is just a short-term injury, it can change how someone feels and interacts with others. In some cases, a TBI results in lifelong symptoms, which can impact a person’s...
Evaluating fault rules in Massachusetts truck accidents
After a truck crash, you may hear different accounts of what happened. One driver may blame another. An insurer may question your actions while you consider whether filing a personal injury claim makes sense. In Massachusetts, fault rarely rests with a single person....
Drivers must remember that trucks have long stopping distances
The average stopping distance for a passenger car comes in just over 300 feet. This assumes that the brakes are working correctly and that the vehicle is driving under relatively good road conditions. But the stopping distance is much longer for a semi-truck. Studies...
How do you know if a dog bite is infected?
If a dog bite becomes infected, the situation can become much more serious than the initial wound. You may need extensive medical treatment, and some infections can even be life-threatening. It is very important to understand when a bite has become infected so that...
Can someone blame their GPS for a car accident?
If another driver causes a car accident, they may immediately get out of their vehicle and give an excuse. Maybe they say that it is the fault of their GPS unit. The GPS told them to turn, so they were just following those instructions, and they never meant to cause...

