A new treatment that stimulates nerves in the spine shows promise for individuals paralyzed by spinal cord injuries. A study by University of Washington researchers, published in the January 2021 edition of the journal IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and...
When you experience debilitating injuries in an auto accident, fall or another unexpected event, mounting expenses related to the injuries can devastate your household finances. If negligence by someone else led to the accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit...
A workplace accident can cause injuries that leave you unable to work for several days, weeks or even months. The workers’ compensation system can provide benefits that help you recover and provide compensation for lost wages. According to the Commonwealth of...
If you have experienced a work-related injury that prevents you from returning to your job, you may be able to receive payment for medical bills, lost wages and other costs by filing a workers’ compensation claim. With few exceptions, Massachusetts law requires that...
Most people assume that if their loved one dies in Massachusetts, they have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, this isn't always the case. Many states have laws dictating who can file a wrongful death lawsuit, and it's not always the family members....
If a loved one dies because of another person's negligent behavior, it may be possible to pursue a wrongful death suit against that individual. Hospitals, insurance companies and other entities based in Massachusetts or elsewhere may also be named in such a lawsuit....
As a nurse in Somerset, Massachusetts, you run the risk every day of being injured or falling ill. There are various ways to avoid these incidents, though, and American Mobile Healthcare gives 10 tips. Ways to prevent illness The initial two tips concern what you do...
You were injured in a car accident in Massachusetts, and you found that the other driver was drowsy. Unfortunately, drowsy driving crashes are not uncommon as many adults will fail to get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. In fact, the AAA Foundation for...
You were hit by a negligent driver in Somerset, Massachusetts, and may be in a condition where you can't even support your children. If first-party benefits don't cover all of your injury-related losses, then you might be able to file a third-party insurance claim....
In Massachusetts and throughout the United States, trucks are a constant on the road. Their size and the speeds they travel can be intimidating before considering the potential danger of a truck driver whose mind is not entirely focused on safety. There are many...
