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.
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Worker Fell Through Skylight in Norwood, Mass and Was Seriously InjuredAn employee in Massachusetts fell 30 feet and was seriously injured. Injured workers have a right to workers' comp benefits for lost pay and medical bills.
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Highest Court in Massachusetts Rules That Workers’ Comp Lien Does Not Attach To Pain And SufferingThe highest Court in Massachusetts holds that a workers' comp lien does not attach to pain and suffering damages paid to injured worker by negligent 3rd party.
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Calculating the Average Weekly Wage; Why is it so Important in a Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim?Calculating the average weekly wage is very important for an injured worker in Massachusetts because the disability benefits depend on the average weekly wage.
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Work-Related Deaths Are on the Rise in Massachusetts - Surviving Spouse and Dependents May Be Eligible For CompensationIf an employee is fatally injured on the job in Massachusetts their spouse or dependents may be eligible for workers' comp benefits and other compensation.
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The Relationship of Workers' Compensation Claims & Third Party Personal Injury Lawsuits From the Same Accident in MassachusettsInjured workers may pursue workers' comp benefits for injuries suffered in a workplace accident. They can also pursue compensation from a negligent 3rd party.
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You May Be Able to Seek Compensation From Your Own Auto Insurance Policy if You Are Hit and Injured by a Car While on Your BicycleIf you are injured after being hit by a car while riding your bicycle in Massachusetts, you may seek money from your own auto insurance policy.
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A Recent Study Found 1 in 4 Drivers Were Using Cell Phones Just Before Car CrashesA recent study found that 1 in 4 drivers were using their cell phones just prior to a car crash. Distracted driving creates serious danger and risks on injury.
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A Few Tips For Anyone Injured In A Multiple Vehicle Crash In MassachusettsDetermining fault for multiple vehicle accidents can be difficult. Here are some important tips for anyone injured in multi-vehicle crashes in Massachusetts.
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Spring is Here! Massachusetts Motorcyclists, Get Your Bikes Ready—And Do You Have Enough Insurance Coverage?Here are tips for Massachusetts motorcyclists before hitting the open road this spring. One thing to check is insurance coverage. Do you have enough insurance?
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Jury Awards $4 Million for an Eye Injury Suffered in a Slip & Fall AccidentA jury awarded a man $4 Mill for an eye injury that left him effectively blind after falling in a shopping center as a result of the property owner's negligence
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An Alarming Statistic: Pedestrian Fatalities Are On The RisePedestrian hit and killed by cars are climbing in the United States. But, pedestrians are not always entitled to compensation for injuries. Let's see why.
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An Employee Attacked by a Pit Bull While on the Job May be Entitled to More Than Just Workers Compensation in MassachusettsAn employee, who is attacked by a dog, while on the job in Massachusetts may be entitled to more than just workers compensation.