This online library of free articles is provided so accident victims can research and understand their legal rights, what to do, and what not to do after being hurt in an accident. The articles focus on legal issues for anyone injured in a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident or work accident as well as other types of personal injury cases.
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What is the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA)?The Massachusetts DIA is the court system in the Commonwealth that enforces the Workers' Compensation Laws and resolves disputes from work injury claims.
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The Impartial Medical Exam in Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation CasesIn a Massachusetts workers compensation claim, the injured worker may be required to attend an impartial medical exam. Here is an overview of the impartial exam
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An Overview of Herniated Discs Suffered in Massachusetts AccidentsSerious car crashes sometimes cause spinal injuries, such as a herniated disc. Here is an overview of herniated discs in Massachusetts personal injury cases.
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About the Conference in a Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation CaseWhen a worker is hurt on the job in Massachusetts and isn't paid benefits, he has the right to file a claim. A Conference is one step in the claim process.
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About Life Care Plans in Massachusetts Personal Injury CasesWhen someone suffers a traumatic injury in an accident in Massachusetts, they are entitled to compensation for anticipated future damages.
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Overview of Medical Experts in Massachusetts Personal Injury LawsuitsSince an accident victim bears the burden of proving his or her case in Massachusetts, a medical expert may be needed to prove the injuries and damages suffered
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Fatigued or Drowsy Driving in Trucking AccidentsFatigued or drowsy driving is not uncommon for long distance truckers, and is often contributes to many trucking accidents in Massachusetts and across the U.S.
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Overview of MassHealth Liens on Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases and What to do About ThemIf someone with MassHealth insurance coverage in Massachusetts is hurt in an accident caused by someone else, MassHealth may have a lien on the injury case.
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Overview of An Independent Medical Examination (IME) and its Potential Impact on Your Injury ClaimWhen you are injured in an accident in Framingham, you may be required to attend an IME. An IME report may impact your accident case.
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Temporary Partial Disability Benefits for an Injured Worker in MassachusettsTemporary Partial Disability Benefits are one type of weekly payments an injured worker can receive from workers' compensation after an injury on the job.
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Hands-Free Technology May Be Increasing the Probability of a Car AccidentDistracted driving is a major cause of crashes. Hands-free technology is supposed to make driving safer, research indicates it is still risky driving behavior.
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Finalizing A Lump Sum Settlement in a Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation CaseWhen a worker suffers an injury, the laws of Massachusetts provide that he or she shall be paid workers’ compensation by the insurer.