According to a Study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than half of all Massachusetts residents own a pet. Moreover, 1 in 4 Massachusetts households keep a dog as the family pet. A study conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Injury Surveillance Program reveals that there are an estimated…
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.…
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…
A New Bedford police officer was struck by a car Monday morning. The officer was on foot in a construction area on Church Street when the officer was hit. The accident occurred at about 11 a.m. The office was injured and treated at the scene. The officer is believed to…
This morning, in Brockton, an unidentified female was hit by a vehicle. She was taken to Boston Medical Center by Brockton Fire Department with severe injuries. The female pedestrian was hit on Gladstone Street. The accident occurred around 11 a.m., no other details have been released by Brockton police. The…
It is common knowledge that driving is most dangerous when driving on an unknown route. The risk in that scenario increases when the driver is following another driver to a final destination. It is the worry of losing the car in front of you that distracts the driver. Doing everything…
Dogs are family, and are a child’s best friend. The family dog is generally good for the family, it can teach important life lessons. But, while dogs and young ones can enjoy a friendship, dog attacks against children happen. They occur annually and injure children in varying degrees. Remember that any…
Riding a bicycle is typically a very safe activity. Especially now that there are better pieces of safety equipment available, and increased motorist awareness of the dangers of sharing the road. Bicyclists also have their own set of laws to which they must abide like motorists. Bicyclists have the duty,…
Numerous people across the state will visit the emergency room annually for help due to slip-and-fall accidents. Some injuries will not be serious and after some quick treatment they’ll be on their way will not result in a hospital stay. However, other injuries can be severe such as fractures, breaks or…