Personal Injury

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, 40 percent of falls in the United States are from an elevated area, such as a staircase. Falls account for nearly eight million hospital emergency room visits each year and are one of the leading causes of missed days from work. Consider this: you’ve fallen down the stairs at your…

In Massachusetts and throughout the United States, the construction industry is a major employer. Unfortunately, the industry is also a major source of workers’ compensation claims, as construction sites contain many hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that, nationally, about 20 percent of worker deaths occur amongst workers employed in the construction industry, and…

We never expect a person to get behind the wheel of a car and drive on the road without the proper training. However, this can and does happen. While this poses a serious hazard when an unqualified person is operating a car, there is even a greater risk when the person is operating a large…

Commercial trucks provide a valuable service to the nation’s economy by transporting a variety of goods all across the country. While most truck drivers practice safe driving, some take risks to reach their destinations faster. Truckers are typically paid per mile, meaning the more miles they drive, the better the pay. Despite federal regulations regarding…

Driving a truck is a demanding business. Truck drivers are always under pressure to make sure their cargo is at the destination on time. Sometimes, drivers sacrifice sleep to meet a deadline. An 18 wheeler can weigh approximately 20 times more than the average passenger vehicle, which makes it more difficult for the driver to…

Construction accidents happen all the time. Many result in serious injuries and even death. More than 5.000 people died on the job in 2017. Some construction accidents are minor, but even minor construction accident injuries result in serious pain and suffering, in addition to time out of work. This can leave you in a position where…

Trucks of all sizes surround us on city streets and highways. From large semi-trucks to delivery trucks, drivers with commercial drivers licenses (CDL) must responsibly share the road. The size and weight of the trucks vary; however, the dangers are similar when it comes to personal injury cases. If you’ve been seriously injured in a…

Most people know what a blind spot is, and most drivers know where blind spots are in their own vehicles. But many people do not realize just how expansive a semi-truck’s blind spots are—and that there are four of them. When you are in a trucker’s blind spot, you increase your chances of getting hit…

Car accidents can result in three types of uterus injuries: uterine rupture, uterine laceration and complete transection. Pregnant woman in their second trimester are 40% more likely to be involved in an accident than at any other time in the three year period prior to the pregnancy. A car accident can have serious consequences even…

First Quarterly Report of 2017 on Opioid-Related Deaths in Massachusetts Released The rate of heroin in opioid-related deaths continues to decline while fentanyl increases. BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today released its first quarterly opioid report of 2017, which showed an increase in opioid-related overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl and declines…