By Robert I. Feinberg | Published December 11, 2024 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: muscle strain, painkillers, whiplash | Comments Off on Some Injuries Don’t Signal Pain Immediately After an Accident
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Some Injuries Don’t Signal Pain Immediately After an Accident
Pain and other symptoms may not always be felt right after an accident due to a complex interplay of biological and psychological syndromes. A key contributor is the body’s fight-or-flight response. When a person is suddenly exposed to trauma, the body releases adrenaline and endorphins, which act as natural painkillers. While this response helps a Read More
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Injuries From Tractor Trailer Override and Underride Accidents
Override and underride accidents are two of the most dangerous types of collisions that can occur between tractor-trailers and smaller vehicles. In both cases, the height difference and sheer size of the truck play a major role in the severity of these accidents. An override accident happens when a tractor-trailer collides with a smaller vehicle Read More
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Common Causes of Falling Accidents at Construction Sites
Falls from heights are a leading cause of fatal injuries in construction, commonly attributed to insufficient fall protection, lack of training and unstable or improperly set up equipment. When these injuries occur, victims may have several legal remedies available, against employers, contractors and others in control of or engaged in activity on the worksite. These Read More
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With Fall and Winter Holidays Come Higher Risks of Home Fires
The holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and extending through winter, sees a significant rise in the incidence of fires and burns. This increase is driven by several activities common in colder weather and holiday celebrations. Cooking-related fires are a primary contributor, especially during Thanksgiving, when family gatherings often include large meal preparations and heavy use Read More
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Is Second-Impact Syndrome a Compensable Head Injury?
Second-impact syndrome (SIS) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an individual, usually an athlete, suffers a second head injury before fully recovering from an initial concussion. This second impact can trigger rapid brain swelling, leading to catastrophic consequences. Even minor trauma can cause the brain to lose its ability to regulate blood flow, resulting Read More
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How to Recover Damages After Suffering a Dog Bite
Victims of dog bites and other animal attacks have robust legal protections under Massachusetts law. Some other states follow the “one bite” rule, under which an owner or keeper might not be held liable if they had no reason to believe their dog was dangerous. However, Massachusetts law holds the dog’s owner or keeper is Read More
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Proving Someone’s Distracted Driving Caused Your Accident
Distracted driving, particularly due to use of cell phones, is a significant factor in traffic accidents across the United States, contributing to at least 80 percent of crashes nationwide. Massachusetts has a law prohibiting the use of hand-held devices while driving, making it easier to prove fault when suing a driver for damages. However, other Read More
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When Can You Sue a Third Party for a Work-Related Injury?
For Massachusetts workers injured on the job, the exclusive legal remedy against their employer is the state’s workers’ compensation law. This offers limited benefits, such as reimbursement for medical expenses and partial lost wages. However, if a third party contributed to the accident and injury, the worker may have grounds to file a personal injury Read More
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Suing Over the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
A wrongful death lawsuit is a legal remedy that is available when a person dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. It compensates the decedent’s surviving family members for the emotional and financial losses they experience as a result of the death. Similar to a personal injury action, a wrongful Read More
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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
In Massachusetts, an individual who has suffered an injury has three years from the date of the accident or injury-causing event to file a claim in civil court. Failure to file within this time frame can result in the court dismissing the case, leaving the injured party without legal recourse. However, there are important factors Read More
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