By Robert I. Feinberg | Published January 29, 2025 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: Falling, nursing homes, personal injury | Comments Off on Patients Falling in Nursing Homes Is an Ever-Present Danger
Falls are among the most common and dangerous accidents that occur in nursing homes, often resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. Families with loved ones in long-term care facilities need to stay vigilant about the potential for falls and to know how to respond if an accident occurs. Almost half of all nursing home Read More
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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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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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In crash cases involving motorcyclists, juries often hold a bias against the motorcyclist, which can unfairly impact the outcome of a trial. This prejudice typically stems from preconceived notions about motorcyclists, stereotypes surrounding motorcycle riders, and a lack of understanding about motorcycle operation. Understanding the sources of the bias and presenting clear, compelling evidence can Read More
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Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but it can have serious repercussions for people engaged in trying to recover compensation for injuries suffered in accidents and other misfortunes. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are wildly popular ways to share experiences and stay connected, what users share online can have Read More
Read MoreESPN has just pulled out of a Frontline PBS documentary on the NFL and head injuries. The documentary is to be titled “League of Denial”. By now, it comes as no surprise that the NFL has a serious problem. The game is as popular as ever but something will need to be done to address Read More
Read MoreIn the days following the bomb blasts at the 2013 Boston Marathon, The One Fund was created to provide some financial assistance to those who were injured. Donors wanting to contribute were given a June 15 deadline. In the two months following the terrible events of April 15, nearly $46 million was raised. Along with Read More
Read MoreI am always a bit amused when I come across articles that ponder the question “Should law firms blog?” I began this legal blog in 2008 when the notion of incorporating social media into the enterprise of running a law firm was more theory than practice. Sure, clients were doing Internet research to locate the Read More
Read MoreEven as technologies improve, medical malpractice remains a problem. In fact, a study conducted for the Harvard Medical School concluded that a very low percentage of actual instances of medical malpractice result in a claim. Thousands of people every year go to their doctor or hospital seeking medical attention, and become the victims of negligence Read More
Read MoreWhen people think of medical malpractice, they usually think of mistakes that are made by physicians and health care providers. Unsanitary medical equipment, surgical errors, or wrongful diagnoses are just a few things that go wrong from time to time in hospitals and doctor’s offices around the country and world. But one of the most Read More
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