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Why Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney?

Not all motor vehicle accidents are alike. Accidents involving trucks often produce devastating and life-altering injuries due to their size, weight, and the force with which they can potentially strike. As a result, you might be facing exorbitant medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and many other damages that can be attributed to the accident. Additionally, truck accidents are often ...

How to Talk to Insurance Adjusters During a Personal Injury Claim

After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, you will likely receive a call from the at-fault party’s insurance company soon after. There are some important facts you should keep in mind as you proceed with these conversations in order to avoid harming your personal injury claim. The last thing you want is for a misstep in your choice of words to derail your chances of obtaining the ...

Why All Brain Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously

Your brain is a delicate and vital component of your body and overall wellbeing. If it sustains an injury, even a seemingly minor one, this could lead to some potentially severe symptoms that might require long-term rehabilitation and extensive medical treatment. Unfortunately, many individuals tend not to take these injuries as seriously as they should, especially since symptoms are not always ...

Are Hands-Free Devices Safer?

In many states, hands-free devices are legal, but does that mean having a conversation on your Bluetooth is any safer than the one you would have if you were holding onto your cell phone? According to the National Safety Council (NSC), they are equally dangerous and distracting. The problem with having a phone conversation, regardless of how you go about it, is that a cell phone distracts your ...

Why You Should Stay Off Social Media During a Personal Injury Case

Social media is a major part of our lives nowadays, encouraging individuals all across the globe to overshare every aspect of their lives, from mundane activities to eventful milestones. While this is oftentimes never a problem for most, it can become quite detrimental if you are involved in a personal injury case. In fact, it can alter the outcome of your case, harming your chances of obtaining ...

Upcoming Seminar on Residential Rental - Landlord/Tenant Issues Pt1

Residential Rental - Landlord/Tenant Issues pt1 (RE98R16) 2 CE credits, Free for Members When: Thursday, Jan 18, 10am-12pm Where: 22 Sherwood Dr, Taunton 02346 Attorney Tom Percy returns with valuable legal insights for Realtors® regarding rental situations and legal obligations. RE98R16: Residential Rental - Landlord/Tenant Issues - Part 1 2 CE Credits Part 1 is geared toward the licensee’s ...

Why You Need an Attorney When Buying a Business

Buying a business is a huge commitment, which you should never take lightly. One of the first ways you can set yourself up to be a success is by enlisting legal guidance to help you through the process of acquisition. Here are a few reasons why you need an attorney when buying a business. Getting ready : During the beginning process, an attorney can ensure that the business’ documents are all ...

If There Was a Will, Is Probate Still Necessary?

Probate is the process where the financial aspects of a decedent’s estate are handled. It is often complicated, and many people wonder if there is a way to avoid it. In some cases, you may not have to go to probate court. Having a revocable living trust can protect you from probate, as the assets and property in the trust will be automatically distributed to named beneficiaries. If there is no ...

Workers' Comp vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits

Worker’s compensation and personal injury lawsuits are two incredibly different animals. Most workers are entitled to certain benefits if they were injured at work, even if their employer wasn’t negligent in the situation. However, unlike with personal injury suits, the benefits are limited. In a workers’ comp case, a worker is only entitled to be compensated for his or her medical bills and ...

Workers' Compensation Benefits & Returning to Work

If you were injured at work, you might have needed to take a few weeks to a few months off of work. However, no matter how long your recovery takes, no one can tell you that you must return to work. The decision to go back to your employer should be left up to you after carefully discussing your condition with your doctor. However, there is one exception to that rule; the Department of Industrial ...

How Long Does Whiplash Last?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries individuals sustain in motor vehicle accidents and often one of the most underestimated in terms of its potential severity. This seemingly innocuous injury occurs when the muscles in the neck suffer a strain as a result of a rapid back and forth movement, causing its delicate ligaments and tendons to stretch and tear. The symptoms of this injury ...