Slips and falls can happen to anyone regardless of age or ability; they are the leading cause of home and workplace injuries in Massachusetts. Keep reading to know the common dangers of slips and falls and how to prevent them. Dangers of workplace injuries You are...
Personal Injury
Massachusetts bicycle and pedestrian statistics
Massachusetts has seen a clear shift in the demographic percentage of the population over the past decade that is now being reflected in the number of pedestrian accidents involving bicyclists. This has resulted in a sharp increase in fatal accidents as well, as...
Common causes of motorcycle accidents
Motorcyclists in Massachusetts get into a lot more fatal accidents than passenger car drivers. When accounting for vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die on the road than car drivers. Here are some of the main reasons fatal motorcycle...
What should employees do about faulty work equipment?
Most people in Massachusetts have dealt with some type of faulty work equipment. Whether it’s a broken copy machine or an annoyingly slow computer, the problem might be a minor inconvenience. In some cases, however, faulty work equipment can put workers at serious...
When is an owner liable when their dog bites another person?
A dog owner is liable when their pet bites another person when the individual wasn't trespassing in Massachusetts. The victim can also take legal action against the dog owner if they weren't harassing or provoking the pet. Dog owners are also legally responsible for...