In a few months, as the seasons begin to change and summer gives way to fall, our focus may turn to the trees of New England, as their leaves begin their annual change in color. It happens every fall, and it brings visitors into the area from all over the country, and the world. Trees …
Swimming Pool Injuries
Swimming Pool Injuries Now that summer is here and the temperatures are heading north of 90 degrees, everyone is heading to the beach, pool or lake to cool off with friends and family. For those of us without access to the ocean or lakes, swimming in local pools is an activity that most of us …
Lead Poisoning and Massachusetts Law
Lead Poisoning and Massachusetts Law With the recent press about the lead in Flint, Michigan’s water system, and the lawsuit brought by the residents of Flint, a lot of people are wondering about the signs of lead poisoning and the long term effects. While lead poisoning certainly can cause ill effects on adults, children under …
Ikea Recalls
Ikea Recalls over 29 Million Dressers After Tragic Deaths of Children Ikea announced that it is recalling 29 million chests and dressers in the United States, and an additional 7 million from Canada, after disturbing reports of at least 6 deaths of small children related to the product. According to a New York Times article …
Crosswalk and Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians Injured in Crosswalk or Struck by Motor Vehicles As one can imagine, accidents involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian very often involve serious personal injuries that result in significant medical expenses and lengthy periods of time lost from work, as well as many cases with permanent, lasting injuries that drastically alter a person’s ability …
Should I take a PIP Deductible?
Should I take a PIP Deductible? In short ‘ NO! PIP or personal injury protection benefits are part of the limited no-fault system for motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts. If you are injured in a motor vehicle crash, unless you die, suffer a fracture, lose a body part or significant function, or a sustain disfigurement, …
Pain and Suffering Damages Protected from Reach of Workers’ Compensation Lien
Earlier this year, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), the state’s highest court, issued a decision that will have far-reaching effects on settlements in cases involving injured workers in Massachusetts. In the companion cases of DiCarlo v. Suffolk Construction Co., Inc. and Martin v. Angelini Plastering, Inc., the SJC, in a unanimous decision, ruled that a …
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My Attorney and The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier Entered Into An Agreement, Now The Insurer Will Not Pay
In the event you find yourself in this situation, you are not without recourse. An agreement between the parties is binding. Section 19 of the Workers’ Compensation Statute provides that any payment of compensation, written and approved by the Department of Industrial Accidents, shall for all purposes be enforceable in the same manner as an …
