May is motorcycle safety awareness month. This is a time to encourage riders to take necessary safety precautions and to let motorists know they need to share the road with other vehicles like motorcycles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites several statistics as evidence for the claim…
Most people never have to deal with a significant workplace injury throughout the course of their careers. But when accidents do happen, workers’ compensation is intended to provide a safety net for those who become unable to work as a result of their injuries. Workers’ compensation cases can be complicated.…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two primary programs intended to provide for those who cannot work due to being disabled. The first program, supplemental security income (SSI), is available for both the elderly and the disabled. SSI benefits are granted on a means-adjusted basis, meaning the greater your need,…
Pets can improve our physical health. Physicians have documented measurable improvements to the cardiovascular system, immune system, and emotional moods of pet owners. In the state of Massachusetts, companion animals can even be included in restraining orders pertaining to domestic violence cases. This demonstrates the connection we have with our…
Modern medicine has conceived many wondrous achievements in recent years. Heart attacks can now be treated with the use of angioplasty and stents. Medications can be used to prevent patients from experiencing future cardiac events. More effective treatments have been discovered for chronic conditions like diabetes. Some diseases, such as…
Massachusetts state law is what controls the aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit that deals with who has the right to file the lawsuit in court. Typically, only immediate family members of the victim have standing to sue the person or entity that caused the death. But the definition of…
Motorcyclist in Massachusetts are not alone, they have protections in this state. Many of the bike accidents in this state occur because of negligent motor vehicle drivers. However, protecting your rights after a collision may not be so easy since the insurance companies work diligently to minimize the settlements in…
If you have sustained an injury on a job site, you have choices as to what actions to undertake for compensation. The best way to make the best decision for your case is by consulting with an experienced workplace injury lawyer who can evaluate the details of your injury and…
Did you know that taking your eyes off the road while driving 55 miles per hour, for even one sec means that you will have missed traveling the length of a football field. That is a lot of scenery and roadway conditions you would have missed. Five seconds are the…
Unexpected tire failure can turn into a serious situation. In a tire-blowout accident, remaining calm can help save your life. In an unexpected tire failure scenario, simply slowly lift your foot from the gas pedal. Avoid using your brakes. maneuver your car in a straight line and let it slowly…