Summer has arrived, and the long days and agreeable weather beckon us to spend more time in the great outdoors. If all goes well, we’ll come home with dirt under our nails and campfire stories to tell. However, camping does present certain personal safety hazards that you should be aware of. If you plan to… Read More
Stay Safe This Spring Break: Avoiding Spring Break Injuries
For many students here in Worcester, Mass, getting away to a warm destination for spring break is a time-honored tradition, even a rite of passage. However, the energetic, alcohol-fueled atmosphere at many hot spring break destinations can have dangerous consequences. Read on to discover which spring break destinations are the most dangerous, how to avoid… Read More
Falling Object Injuries in Massachussets
Falling objects can inflict serious injury, and falling object accidents can happen anywhere—at construction sites, public areas, and even the stores where we regularly shop. There are many different ways an encounter with dangerous falling objects can occur at a business or on the job: poorly maintained roofing or ceiling materials; over-stacked products or supplies;… Read More
Common Holiday Injuries & How Best to Avoid Them
The season of wintry weather and family gatherings brings with it a heightened risk of holiday injuries. Snowy slips, trips, and falls, turkey-frying fire mishaps, and weather or alcohol-related car accidents all increase over the holidays. Common Holiday Injuries In our experience, slips, fires, traveling, and pets have all been at the center of holiday… Read More
Research Shows Suicidal Behavior Increases after Traumatic Brain Injury
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury, your risk of dying young may be elevated by 300%, according to a new research study published in JAMA Psychiatry. It happened to pro athletes like Junior Seau and Ryan Freel — both of whom committed suicide and were diagnosed with serious brain injuries after their deaths. So… Read More
Attractive Nuisance Law in Massachusetts
This weekend’s cold, snowy weather may have some Massachusetts residents dreaming of warm summer days complete with icy drinks and cool swimming pools. But before you pick up that shovel to break ground on your new backyard attraction, you may wish to consider your potential legal liability and plan accordingly. In certain situations, under what… Read More
Should Youth Football Replace Tackling To Save Injuries?
Summerville, MA will be switching its publicly-backed youth football organization from a full-contact sport to a flag-based program because of injury concerns. This particular group has decided that the risk of injury among participants, both during games and during practice, was significant enough that it warranted action. The step has certainly not been without controversy;… Read More
Determining Pain and Suffering in Massachusetts
“Pain and suffering” is a term that most people are familiar with. While the words may seem simple, the meaning is not. There is a wide-range of court decisions determining pain and suffering in Massachusetts, and no two cases are exactly the same. Because there is no single formula or exact science to determine what a person… Read More
How To Stay Safe in Crowded Places
Festivals, concerts, and parks are fun, but crowds can be dangerous. We have all heard the stories of people crushed during large gatherings like music concerts or a Black Friday sale. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in crowds. Prepare Your Children A missing child is a parent’s worst nightmare. The best… Read More
How to Protect Yourself from Emergency Room Mistakes
Few people plan ahead of time to go to a hospital emergency room. Once there, fewer still enjoy being there. Nonetheless, if you prepare now and have the presence of mind to act at the time you find yourself in need of emergency medical attention, there are some ways you can reduce the risk of… Read More