Welcome to the Mahaney & Pappas accident and injury blog. Here you will 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.
If, after browsing our blogs, you have questions about your case or injury or would like a free case evaluation, call us toll free at (888) 277-7413, call our main office at (508) 879-3500 or contact us online. It just might be the best decision you make.
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What Does it Mean to Have a Third Party Claim?When a worker in Massachusetts is hurt on the job by a negligent person, he or she may have a third party claim in addition to a worker' compensation claim
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Did You Know Parents May Seek Compensation When Their Child is Seriously Hurt in an AccidentIn Massachusetts, parents of a minor child or adult child dependent on parent(s) for support have a separate cause of action for loss of consortium of the child
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You Shouldn’t Talk About your Personal Injury CaseYou should not discuss your accident case on social media or with anyone other than your lawyer. Your statements could be used against you.
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Overview of Permanent Injuries Suffered in Massachusetts AccidentsPermanent injuries can result in life long challenges. Insurance companies often dispute permanent injuries, so you need to make sure you prove your damages.
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Crush Injuries Suffered in Serious AccidentsA crush injury is where a body part is compressed by two objects crushing the bone and tissues. This can be very severe and result in expensive medical bills.
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An Overview of "No Fault" Insurance BenefitsIf you are injured in an accident in Massachusetts there are sometimes no fault insurance benefits to cover medical bills and other losses.
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New Medical Advances in Brain Injury Detection - Helpful in Personal Injury CasesBrain injuries are common y seen in accidents in Massachusetts. A new diagnostic procedure is available for detecting a brain injury and proving its severity
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An Overview of the Costs & Expenses of a Personal Injury CaseIn Massachusetts, if you were injured in an accident caused by someone else, you can seek compensation. There are costs in seeking money for your injuries.
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Where Does The Settlement Money Come From After a Accident?If you were injured in an accident, insurance can be confusing. This will explain where your settlement will come from to compensate you for your injuries.
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Make Sure You Have The Right Lawyer For Your Massachusetts Accident CaseIf you are injured in an accident in Massachusetts that was caused by someone else, make sure you have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side.
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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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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.