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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….

Published in Premises Liability on January 11, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesFalling is one of the most common types of accidents, causing tens of thousands of injuries every year. Falling accidents range from inconvenient and frustrating to dangerous and debilitating. But not all falling accidents are the same.  “Trip and fall” and “slip and fall” accidents arise from very different circumstances. They often result in distinct…

Published in Car Accidents on January 7, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesYes, you can sue your insurance company if it denies your claim after a car accident. Massachusetts applies no-fault auto insurance rules. “No-fault” means drivers involved in an accident must first seek compensation from their own insurance company. This rule applies regardless of who caused the accident. You might think that insurance companies pay claims…

Published in Car Accidents on January 6, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, automobile accidents are the second leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. During 2018, roughly 2,500 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 years died in traffic accidents. Over 285,000 teenagers received treatment in emergency rooms for car accident injuries.  The good news is…

Published in Bicycle Accidents on January 5, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesBicyclists in Boston and throughout Massachusetts have beautiful scenery as they enjoy the outdoors and get exercise. In the city, bicycles are inexpensive and convenient forms of transportation. However, bicycle accidents can be common in both rural and urban areas. Bike riders have a high risk of catastrophic injuries when they are struck by a…