Blog Posts in February, 2015

Pedestrian killed in Massachusetts car accident

When a crash takes place involving an enclosed vehicle and a pedestrian, there can be little doubt as to which party will emerge with more serious injury. Massachusetts drivers have the responsibility to uphold a high state of vigilance while operating their vehicles, and to always be on the lookout for pedestrians on or near the roadways. When a car accident takes place and a pedestrian is ...

Nursing staff face high risk of workplace injury

Injuries are possible in virtually every field of work, but there are certain types of employment that hold a higher-than-average level of risk. Many in Massachusetts believe that industries such as construction and manufacturing are among the most dangerous places to earn a living. In reality, however, statistics suggest that nursing is the field in which workers have the greatest risk of ...

Dry needling could help those with neck and back injuries

When a Massachusetts worker is injured on the job, a series of events is set into motion. Once the initial medical response is completed, a prognosis for recovery is determined, and the chosen treatment path begins. This is a period of significant adjustment for both the worker and his or her family, as everyone works to adapt to the needs of the patient. For many with neck and back injuries, pain ...

Pedestrian seriously injured in an accident

Making the decision to drive involves the automatic assumption of a certain degree of risk. Drivers and passengers understand that there are a multitude of things that can go wrong on Massachusetts roadways, some that drivers can control and some that are beyond the control of anyone, and are simply a risk that comes with automotive travel. When a pedestrian is injured in an accident, however, it ...