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,…
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…
Motorcyclist in Massachusetts are not alone, they have protections in this state. Many of the bike accidents in this state occur because of negligent motor vehicle drivers. However, protecting your rights after a collision may not be so easy since the insurance companies work diligently to minimize the settlements in…
If you have sustained an injury on a job site, you have choices as to what actions to undertake for compensation. The best way to make the best decision for your case is by consulting with an experienced workplace injury lawyer who can evaluate the details of your injury and…
Boston Emergency Medical Services authorities report today that several first responders were dispatched to Soldiers Field Road. First responders were dispatch in response to a call for a motor vehicle accident. The call came late in the evening today. No further information is available at this time. Paramedic Accident Injury…
Did you know that taking your eyes off the road while driving 55 miles per hour, for even one sec means that you will have missed traveling the length of a football field. That is a lot of scenery and roadway conditions you would have missed. Five seconds are the…
Unexpected tire failure can turn into a serious situation. In a tire-blowout accident, remaining calm can help save your life. In an unexpected tire failure scenario, simply slowly lift your foot from the gas pedal. Avoid using your brakes. maneuver your car in a straight line and let it slowly…
If you file a Boston personal injury lawsuit, the amount you will receive in an award or settlement depends on many factors. Mainly, it depends on the financial damaged you incurred, the non-financial damages, and your liability for the accident. Financial Financial damages are legally called “economic damages”. They are are…
Car collisions are an everyday occurrence in Boston. Victims in car accidents can sustain a variety of injuries. Whiplash is perhaps the most well-known, and often occurring injury in a car accident in Boston. Although common, whiplash is grossly misunderstood. Whiplash is specifically an injury to the neck from intense,…
This morning, at about 10:30 a.m., Route 28 Southbound was shut down due to a car accident. The portion of the highway near MacArthur Blvd to Otis Rotary in Bourne, was closed off. The highway was reopened several hours later. However, another lane remained close for repairs to a pole.…