The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two primary programs intended to provide for those who cannot work due to being disabled. The first program, supplemental security income (SSI), is available for both the elderly and the disabled. SSI benefits are granted on a means-adjusted basis, meaning the greater your need,…
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Exceptions to Dog Bite Liability
Pets can improve our physical health. Physicians have documented measurable improvements to the cardiovascular system, immune system, and emotional moods of pet owners. In the state of Massachusetts, companion animals can even be included in restraining orders pertaining to domestic violence cases. This demonstrates the connection we have with our…
SSRI Cases Resulting From Potential Side Effects
Modern medicine has conceived many wondrous achievements in recent years. Heart attacks can now be treated with the use of angioplasty and stents. Medications can be used to prevent patients from experiencing future cardiac events. More effective treatments have been discovered for chronic conditions like diabetes. Some diseases, such as…
Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for a Good Boston Personal Injury Lawyer
Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for a Good Boston Personal Injury Lawyer The lawyer you choose will be important. A successful personal injury claim can lead to many benefits such as peace of mind, getting the medical treatment you need, not having to go into debt for medical…
Michael Mangeri Killed While Helping Another Accident Victim, Jessica Gelebert
Michael Mangeri Killed While Helping Another Accident Victim, Jessica Gelebert Late Wednesday night, April 25, 2018, Michael Mangeri was struck by his own car and killed, while helping an injured pedestrian, Jessica Gelebert. The accident occurred around 10:00 pm Wednesday night on Route 75. Mangeri, a 64-year-old man from Windsor…
Exercising Bicycle Safety in Boston
Exercising Bicycle Safety in Boston While it might be taking a while to feel like it, springtime is here and the warmth is slowly coming around to blanket us. Before anything else, we must understand that the warm weather brings not only the sunshine but the numerous people who enjoy…
Everything to Understand About Bicycling in Boston
Everything to Understand About Bicycling in Boston While it might be taking a while to feel like it, springtime is here and the warmth is slowly coming around to blanket us. Before anything else, we must understand that the warm weather brings not only the sunshine but the numerous people…
Distracted Driving in the Greater Boston Area
Distracted Driving in the Greater Boston Area The entire six-state New England area is ripe with a fast-paced hustle and bustle, and virtually no other section is fraught with heavy traffic more than Boston. Sadly, navigating the Boston roads can be detrimental with just a tiny amount of distraction. Of…
Car Crashes in to Patrice Newton-Vanleer, Pinning Her to a Building and Killing Her
Car Crashes in to Patrice Newton-Vanleer, Pinning Her to a Building and Killing Her A Brockton woman, was struck by a vehicle Saturday night, April 21, 2018 and killed. Her identity was recently confirmed as 32-year-old Patrice Newton-Vanleer by her family. The accident happened around 9:30 pm at the intersection…
Two People Injured After Crash in Holyoke on Route 5
Two People Injured After Crash in Holyoke on Route 5 A crash on Route 5 in Holyoke occurred Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2018 at around 3:30 pm. A call was received stating that a pickup truck with two occupants had struck a tree near the intersection of Lincoln Street and…