Massachusetts Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Do I Need A Lawyer For A Slip And Fall?

Slip and fall accidents happen in many different ways.  They happen at supermarkets, at rental properties, at work, and many other types of places.  They may be caused by liquid on the floor, snow and ice, or ceiling leaks.  These accidents also cause many different types of injuries.  Many times people that slip and fall wonder if they should hire an attorney.

They may be injured and feel the property owner is at fault for the accident.  But how do you go about pursuing the case?  These can be very challenging legal cases.  For that reason you should hire a local slip and fall attorney to help you.

Avoiding Winter Accidents

Massachusetts is bracing for a snowstorm to hit early this week.  Winter storms invariably lead to greater risk for accidents to happen.  Many such accidents lead to personal injuries.  Staying safe during these weather events is critical, and here are some tips for doing so.

Slips And Fall Accidents 

Seattle Duck Boat Crash Verdict

It is not just Boston that sees wrongful death brought upon by negligently operated duck boats.  Seattle in September 2015 experienced an unspeakable tragedy when a duck boat vehicle crashed into a bus full of people.  Five people were killed and 60 people were injured as a result.

The jury decided the manufacturer, of the amphibious vehicle, Ride The Ducks International, was 67-70% responsible, and the duck boat company, Ride The Ducks of Seattle, was 30-33% responsible for the crash.

Common Workers Compensation Claim Mistakes Injured Workers Make

It is astonishing that roughly three million people are injured at work each year.  It is important for these unlucky injury victims to take appropriate steps following their accident.  Failure to do so can result in making an already tough situation even worse.  Here are some things all people injured on-the-job should avoid:

Failing To Report The Accident

Parking Lots and Personal Injury Accidents

Personal injury claims frequently arise from accidents occurring in parking lots.  As a Boston parking accident lawyer, I have represented many people injured in these accidents.  Understanding their cause can help to avoid these accidents in the future.  While there are so many types of situations that can cause parking lot accidents, here are some common ones:

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Parking Lots

Keeping Safe On Super Bowl Sunday 

Today is Super Bowl Sunday and once again the Patriots are in the big game.  As we here in Massachusetts get ready to root them on, it is important to remember to have a safe and memorable day.

Many people across the country will be going to bars, restaurants or a super bowl party to watch the game However, if you are going to be drinking, be sure not to drive. The incidence of car accidents rises significantly today so be sure to not drink and drive as doing so needlessly exposes you as well as others to personal injury or even death. If you do drink be sure to use a rideshare service such as Lyft or Uber.

How Long Can You Collect Workers Compensation In Massachusetts?

For injured workers that are collecting Massachusetts workers compensation benefits, they understandably want to know how long they can expect to receive these benefits.

Each case is different, so what one injured employee may collect is different from what another injured employee can collect.  However, there are maximum benefits each worker may collect which is set by law.  Regardless of the type of injury suffered, the maximum benefits that are collectable are set by law in Massachusetts.

Citations And Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Accidents 

Massachusetts drivers at some point during their lifetime will receive a speeding ticket or other motor vehicle infraction. Once you receive your citation you have twenty days to either pay the fine, or request a hearing in court before a judge.

If you pay the fine you are essentially admitting fault and foregoing your right to challenge the citation. If you do want to contest the citation, you must indicate that intention on the citation.  Then a hearing date will be set for you, as well as the police officer, to appear in court.

If I Got Hurt At Work Do I Have A Case?

Many people injured at work wonder if they have a case.  Massachusetts workers compensation law provides benefits to workers injured during the course and scope of employment.  That means if you are at the workplace, or outside of the workplace but working for your employer, you are eligible for workers compensation benefits.

However, workers compensation does NOT cover independent contractors. You must be an employee to enjoy the protections of workers compensation.  Determining whether someone is an employee or independent contractor involves a legal analysis of many different factors

Man Tragically Killed By Snowplow Today In Easton

A 64-year old man was killed by a snowplow in Easton on Route 138 this afternoon.  The vehicle that struck the man was a pickup truck with a snow plow attached.

The man pulled over to change a tire on his vehicle when he was struck.  Bystanders tried to revive the man, but he would pass away shortly after the accident.