In any personal injury case, the injured victim must prove that the other person was negligent in some way. Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable car for the safety of others. In some personal injury cases, negligence is disputed by the defendant or the insurance company. So what…
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Bicycle Accident Reported in Dennis
A Cape Cod area bicycle accident took place late Saturday evening. The accident happened in Dennis, Massachusetts on Lower County Road near Shad Hole Road. The Dennis Police Department was dispatched to the scene of the accident. After their arrival, they quickly secured the scene and began their investigation of…
Bicyclist Injured in Crash With Car
A bicyclist in Worcester has serious injuries after a collision with a motor vehicle that occurred on Friday evening. The collision happened on Queen Street, near the intersection with Chandler Street. The cyclist was riding on Queen Street when she entered the intersection at a traffic light. Upon entering the…
Criteria for a Wrongful Death Claim in Massachusetts
When a loved one dies, more often than not they are survived by dependents who, in addition to having to deal with the emotional loss, also have to deal with the resulting financial hardships. In situations where the deceased would have had grounds for a personal injury claim had…
SSDI Applications are Not Always Approved as They Should Be
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,…
Head-On Collision in Wilmington Under Investigation
An inquiry continued into the two-car head-on crash in Wilmington, Massachusetts, which caused injuries to both motorists. Reports from law enforcement indicate that the accident happened at Hopkins Street at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday. There were no other occupants in the vehicles. One driver was a man who suffered…
Man Injured When Trying to Shoot Armadillo
Over the past month we have seen a number of examples of people seriously injuring themselves and others with fireworks and firearms in what are essentially accidents. With respect to the fireworks accidents, it makes sense to see an increase around this time of year due to the Fourth of…
Man Shoots Drone Flying Over His Backyard
Drones have become big news lately. The concerns are not only large surveillance and attack drones the United States Air force and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) uses in the War on Terror, such as the Predator Drone. There are also fears regarding the smaller, publicly-available drones anyone can purchase and…
Woman Sues Miami Marlins After Alleged Shark Attack Involving Mascot
We have been hearing a lot on the news these days about a increase in the number of shark attacks at beaches along the east coast of the United States. While some say they are not going to change their summer plans to the hit the Cape and other beaches,…