Welcome to the Mahaney & Pappas accident and injury blog. Find information and views about Massachusetts personal injury cases, such as car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls as well as information and thoughts on Massachusetts workers’ compensation cases.
The blogs are put together by our legal team and focus on new and developing issues on injury cases, recent news about accidents and tips and recommendations for accident victims.
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Arbitration is an Alternative Legal Way to Resolve a CaseArbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is an informal and cost effective way to resolve a personal injury case instead of going to trial.
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A Pre-existing Injury/Condition Will Not Automatically Bar an Injured Employee from Workers’ Compensation in MassachusettsIn Massachusetts, an employee who is injured on the job is not automatically barred from receiving benefits if he or she had a pre-existing injury.
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The Signs and Symptoms of a Brain InjuryTraumatic brain injuries and concussions can have devastating effects. If you suffered a concussion in a car accident in Massachusetts, see a doctor right away.
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Pictures & Video Are Powerful Evidence of Pain and SufferingPictures and videos of an accident victim's injuries and treatment is strong evidence of the pain and suffering and help in pursuit of maximum compensation.
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Common Accidents That Occur During The Fourth of JulyThe Fourth of July is a great holiday. But, car, boating and firework accidents are common over the Fourth and can result in serious injuries. Be safe.
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Boston Drivers Ranked the Worst Drivers For the 3rd Year In A Row (Worcester was the 3rd Worst)Boston was ranked last out of 200 US cities for the best drivers. This shows that crashes are common in Massachusetts. If you are hurt in a crash, be prepared.
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Summer is Here! Follow These Tips To Help Avoid Accidents This SummerSummer is a great time to drive to the beach or take a vacation in Massachusetts. Be careful on the road while driving this summer.
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The Insurance Company Can Reduce the Lost Wages Paid in a Settlement by the Amount of Lost Wages PIP PaidAn insurance company for the responsible party can offset the lost wage portion of the settlement by the amount of lost wages that PIP paid to the injured party
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Do I Need A Lawyer For My Massachusetts Car Accident Case? Here's a Hint: An Attorney Might Get You More MoneyStudies have shown that accident victims with lawyers received larger settlements. If you were injured in a car crash in Massachusetts, you should consult a lawyer
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Do You Have a Pending Injury Claim? Watch Out for Insurance Company's Private InvestigatorsInsurance companies use private investigators to conduct surveillance in injury cases to try and uncover evidence to deny a claim or pay less than they should
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The “Going-and-Coming” Rule in Massachusetts for Work Related AccidentsGenerally employees injured in accidents going to or coming from work are not entitled to compensation. But, there are many exceptions to this rule.
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A Woman Was Hit By A Car On Route 9 In Framingham, MAPedestrians, who have been hit and seriously injured by a car, have the right to file a personal injury claim against the driver.