Massachusetts Sexual Assault Injuries The statistics related to sexual assault in the United States are harrowing. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds in our country. While both men and women can be victims of sexual assault, the rate of sexual assault is high […]
Deck and Porch Collapse Injuries in Massachusetts Spending time outdoors can be a fabulous way to enjoy company and get a breath of fresh air, and there’s often no better way to do both than to rendezvous on a deck or porch. While enjoying some quiet time on a porch or socializing on a deck […]
Backover and Parking Lot Accidents in Massachusetts When most people think about traffic accidents, they picture vehicles traveling at high speeds colliding in side-swipe, head-on, or T-bone collisions. While these accidents can be deadly, another type of accident can be equally as devastating: backover accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there […]
What to Do if You’re in a Bus Accident in Massachusetts Riding a bus can be a great way to commute to work, get downtown for a game, or run errands. For the most part, buses are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and safe, not to mention environmentally friendly and sustainable. If you’re a regular bus rider, […]
Facial Injuries in Nursing Homes in Massachusetts Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable members of society. While nursing homes are designed to provide a high level of care that keeps these residents safe and well, nursing home neglect can get in the way of good care. One type of injury that nursing home residents may […]
Nursing homes are designed to be safe, comfortable places for elderly persons and the disabled to receive care. Unfortunately, nursing homes are often underfunded, poorly staffed, or maintain internal processes which pose risks to residents. Two of the biggest risks to residents in these conditions are malnutrition and bedsores. If you suspect that your elderly […]
While there’s nothing pleasant about being involved in an accident, there is often peace of mind in knowing that if you are involved in an accident caused by another party that’s serious, the other party’s insurance company will pay for your losses. But what happens if the other party doesn’t have insurance and they’re at […]
As a parent, there is nothing worse than a child’s pain. If your child has been injured due to the negligence of another party, you may feel angry, devastated, and passionate about holding the responsible party liable. Because children cannot legally file a civil action until they are 18 years of age, the state of […]
Motorcyclists are at a high risk of being involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Indeed, while motorcycles only make up a fraction of vehicles on the road, they are involved in a higher percentage of accidents, proportionally, compared to passenger cars. While motorcyclists are at risk of numerous injuries in the event of […]
The vast majority of car accidents that occur in our state and nationwide are the result of drivers’ negligence. Things like driving too fast for conditions, driving while distracted, and speeding are common causes of car crashes. But drivers aren’t always to blame for accidents—sometimes, unforeseen hazards such as road defects are the cause of […]