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 […]
Even minor accidents have the potential to cause injuries to occupants of the vehicles involved, and major accidents are almost guaranteed to result in a mountain of medical bills. As you recover from a crash physically and psychologically, mounting medical bills can be overwhelming. What’s more, you may be confused as to who should pay […]
Learning to drive is an exciting time for most teen drivers. However, recognizing that driving is a skill that takes time to develop and can be dangerous, the state of Massachusetts requires new teen drivers to obtain a learner’s permit before earning the right to drive unsupervised. While drivers with learner’s permits must have another […]
Five Tetzel Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers, Two Recognized by Best Lawyers Tetzel Law is proud to announce attorneys Paul Tetzel, Paul Leavis, Deborah Santello, Jordan Belliveau and Rachel Madden have been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2022. Additionally, Paul Tetzel and Paul Leavis were both featured in Best Lawyers, 2022. Tetzel…
Falling down the stairs can cause serious injuries, and can even lead to fatal harm in severe cases. While some falls aren’t preventable, the majority of stairway accidents wouldn’t occur but for unsafe conditions. At the office of Tetzel Law, our Massachusetts personal injury attorney will aggressively advocate for you if you’re been injured in […]