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  • What is an Attractive Nuisance?

    What is an Attractive Nuisance? Children definitely know how to get into trouble, given their curious nature. Therefore, it is important for property owners to ensure that their property is safe and there are no irresistible features that might lure children into a hazardous situation. Such dangerous enticements are also known as attractive nuisances. If your child was harmed on someone else’s ...
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  • The Most Common Forms of Distracted Driving

    Many of us pride ourselves on being masters of multitasking, but one place where you should never test your ability to do multiple things at once is while you are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Any time you engage in any other activity besides driving while operating a motor vehicle it is considered a form of distracted driving and it is incredibly dangerous. Although we tend to associate ...
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  • How to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents During the Winter

    Slip and fall accidents are among some of the most common accidents that occur year-round. However, during the winter season, there are often substantially more hazards that can potentially cause a serious slip and fall accident, which could result in severe and debilitating injuries. It is the duty of a property manager or owner to ensure these risks are mitigated and that the conditions on their ...
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  • What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster

    Accidents are overwhelming and traumatic experiences and, unfortunately, the problems rarely end afterward. One of the first phone calls you will likely receive after being involved in a motor vehicle accident is from the insurance adjuster who represents the company of the at-fault party. While he or she might sound friendly, it is important to keep in mind that the insurance adjuster is not your ...
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  • What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case?

    When a person sustains an injury in an accident that is caused by the negligence or carelessness of another party or entity, the injured person can file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation. If successful, the compensation the injured person receives will cover both economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages can cover expenses such as medical bills, assistive devices, and lost ...
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  • Personal Injury Myths

    If you have never filed a personal injury claim, chances are you might not know much about them and, unfortunately, many of us tend to believe in the common myths that are relentlessly perpetuated. Before you get started on pursuing a personal injury claim, take a moment to dispel some of the most common myths about personal injury lawsuits, to ensure you are going in with a clear head about what ...
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  • How Are Truck Accidents Different from Car Accidents?

    Accidents are always traumatic experiences, especially when they result in injuries and costly damages. However, truck accidents are often inherently worse than most other motor vehicle accidents that occur on the road. This is not only due to the fact that commercial trucks are vastly larger and heavier than any other vehicle on the road, but also because these accidents tend to involve more ...
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  • What to Expect After an Accident

    If this is the first time you have ever been involved in an accident , you are likely unsure of what to expect. You might be injured, your car probably sustained some damage, and perhaps you have to take time off from work to recover. How do you go about making sense of this event and what can you do to avoid paying for someone else’s negligence? While no two cases are exactly alike, there are ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • What Is A Split Liability Agreement?

    If you are in the midst of pursuing a compensation claim for injuries you sustained in an accident, you are likely claiming that the other party is entirely responsible for the accident. However, he or she might dispute culpability for the accident, arguing that you were partially at fault for it. If you did something or neglected to do something that resulted in the accident, even if it was ...
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  • Tips for Safe Driving

    Whether you are a new driver or an experienced one, it never hurts to sharpen up your skills to ensure you are not becoming complacent and letting safety fall to the wayside. We live in a society that is constantly confronted by a multitude of distractions, so it is crucial to be aware of the basics of safe driving and put them into practice anytime you are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. ...
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  • June Is National Safety Month

    The National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of other organizations are raising awareness for National Safety Month. This month, all of these foundations want to help people understand and better prepare for how best to keep each other safe at home, at work, and on the road. The NSC, in particular, separates the month of June into 4 weeks, each week covering a different safety topic. The 1 st ...
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  • Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

    If your loved one has died as a consequence of an accident or injury, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim . Depending on your relationship to the deceased party, you may be able to take legal action and potentially receive compensation for damages, including noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering, punitive damages, and loss of consortium. The case you may be able to make depends ...
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  • How Much Time Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?

    After you suffer an injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or maliciousness of another party in Massachusetts, you might be a little hesitant to file a personal injury claim. Getting into the thick of a claim, which could feasibly turn into litigation, might not seem like anything you want to worry about when you are trying to recuperate from your injuries. But due to Massachusetts’s personal ...
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  • The Personal Injury Claims Settlement Process in Massachusetts

    If you have been injured in an accident, whether through the negligent actions of another person or a defective product, you may be eligible to seek restitution. The process begins when you file a personal injury claim and concludes when you receive compensation. However, while every claim will follow the same basic path, no two injuries may be truly the same. Knowing what to expect can be ...
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