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Published in Burn Injury on May 12, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesSevere burn injuries can cause life-long damage. The immediate effects of a severe burn can include intense pain. The recovery from a severe burn can be lengthy and painful.  What Are the Immediate Consequences of a Severe Burn? Burn injuries are classified into degrees. The level of the burn indicates the severity of the injury….

Published in Personal Injury on April 6, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesA settlement is an agreement that ends a legal dispute. A settlement check is a payment for damages in a personal injury case. The question of how long it takes to get a personal injury settlement check depends on several factors. The timeline for settlement of a personal injury case depends on the circumstances of…

Published in Car Accidents on April 1, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutesA car accident can be a traumatic experience, especially when the accident results in injury or death to a driver or passenger or significant damage to the vehicles involved. In Massachusetts, persons involved in a car accident with death, injury, or property damage over $1000 must report their accident to the authorities within five days….

Published in Personal Injury on March 30, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesCar accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, and other personal injuries result in painful injuries. The physical pain and suffering caused by an accident can be overwhelming. However, accident victims often suffer emotional injuries, too. Emotional injuries can be as devastating and debilitating as some physical injuries. The impact of these injuries is just…

Published in Social Security on March 19, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the two federal disability benefits programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It can be incredibly difficult to gain approval for disability benefits. A majority of Social Security Disability applications are denied the first time a person files for disability benefits. Therefore, if your SSDI…

Published in Product Liability on February 15, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesBirth control is an important health decision for millions of women in the United States. There are several different forms of birth control that a woman might use to prevent pregnancy. An intrauterine device (IUD) is a common form of birth control. However, using an IUD has some health risks. Additionally, there have been severe…

Published in Motorcycle Accidents on February 11, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe metropolitan Boston region has some of the most congested traffic in the country. Unsurprisingly, two nearby cities, Somerville and Cambridge, are in the top five cities with the highest number of bicycle commuters.  With the increase in the use of motor scooters, including electric scooters, the U.S. has seen an increasing number of scooter…

Published in Personal Injury on January 18, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesFor many homeowners, the front yard sign announcing a security system is a signal that the home is protected against intruders. But what about people a homeowner willingly lets inside? One solution is discreetly installing what are commonly called “nanny cams.” Originally used for parents to keep tabs on their babysitters and thought to prevent…

Published in Truck Accidents on January 15, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesMost people have never heard of “MCS-90.” However, there are three kinds of people who are more likely to be familiar with MCS-90s and what they entail. These include people who work in the commercial trucking business, insurance agents who cover commercial trucking companies, and victims of commercial trucking accidents. If you have been injured…

Published in Car Accidents on January 13, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou don’t need to be speeding along the highway to wind up in a dangerous car accident that can leave you injured and your car wrecked. In fact, you don’t need to be moving at all. Rear-end collisions account for about 40% of all car accidents, making them the most common type of auto collision….