Autumn is quickly turning to winter here in New England. Soon, the last of the leaves will have been raked and bagged up, just in time to shovel the front walk and driveway after the first snowfall. Or, like millions of others, perhaps you turn to leaf- and snow-removal tools with more horsepower than a rake or shovel. Snow blowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, snowplow attachments
Malpractice can occur in any field of medicine, including dentistry. If a dental professional acts negligently, you have the right to bring a claim. Both dentists and dental hygienists have an obligation to provide a standard level of care. If they fail to meet this standard, damages from dental malpractice can include payment of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death. While
Whether you’ve received a misdiagnosis, a delay in treatment, or experienced adverse drug reactions, you have the right to file a claim for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice suits can be tricky to navigate, so check the answers to frequently asked questions below. What Is Medical Malpractice? Patients have the right to expect a consistent standard level of care to be administered by their health care
When an injury occurs at a short-term rental property (e.g. Airbnb), can the injured party recover damages from the property owner, the rental app/service, or both? Who’s to Blame When an Airbnb Goes Awry? Premises Liability and Short-Term Rentals While you may be able to take a vacation, gravity never does. If you slip and fall on the freshly mopped floor of a hotel lobby,
If you’ve sustained an injury due to another’s negligence, you are legally entitled to seek monetary compensation. The extent of the injury may result in the inability to work, either temporarily or permanently. You may be eligible for economic and non-economic damages for the injuries you received. Economic damages include specific expenses and those losses that can be mathematically calculated. These damages are generally more
Dog Bites: An Injury Worthy of Legal Representation About five million Americans suffer dog bite injuries every year. Dogs of any breed and size, whether unfamiliar animals or family pets, can bite and cause injuries. Dog bite injuries can cause life-long and life-altering injuries as well as psychological trauma. Victims of dog bites have a path to seek compensation through the legal system. Massachusetts Law
When a patient is harmed by a medical professional due to negligence, the patient can file a medical malpractice suit. These personal injury cases are very complex, and plaintiffs must comply with procedural rules unique to this type of lawsuit. Massachusetts has a specific statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits, a law that sets a time limit on when you may file a suit.
Any person on foot is considered a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents involving an automobile occur at intersections, crosswalks, and parking lots. If you or a loved one is hit by a vehicle while walking, running, jogging, or even sitting on a bench, you have legal options. Immediate Steps The actions taken immediately following a pedestrian and car accident are vital in protecting your wellbeing and
When children are involved in a dog attack, the injuries sustained can be severe. Children tend to be less capable of defending themselves when fending off a dog attack, and because children are shorter, they have a higher risk of being bitten on the head, neck, and face. Animal bites can be especially harmful as they can lead to life-threatening infections. If a dog bite
Workplace injuries happen—even in workplaces you might consider relatively safe, or in a workplace where safety really does come first. But what if your injuries and loss of income far exceed the resources provided by workers’ compensation? What if your employer tries to argue that you were not really an employee, or otherwise fails to provide workers’ comp benefits? Can you sue? Workers’ Compensation: What
