During the early morning hours of Monday, July 14, Gabriel House, an assisted living residence (ALR) in Fall River, Massachusetts, caught fire. The cause of the blaze appears to have been attributable to either improperly disposed of smoking materials, or a malfunction with an oxygen machine. Such a tragedy could likely have been avoided in […]
Personal Injury
What Are Health Insurance Liens and How Do They Impact My Personal Injury Case?
Key Takeaways: If you are injured as a result of the negligence of another person and pursue a claim or lawsuit for your injuries, your health insurance company may have a right to recover what they paid in health benefits from your settlement or verdict. In some instances, your attorney is required by law to […]
How to Stay Safe at the Pool This Summer
CANNONBALL! How to Stay Safe at the Pool This Summer Summer is upon us and recent headlines involving tragic accidents at pools, spurred us to write this important post about pool safety. Around 4,000 people drown each year, and with the dog days of summer fast approaching, we want you to enjoy your time at […]
Top 10 Things to do if You’re Bitten by a Dog
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, and according to the American Humane Society, the majority of those are children. One in five of those bites requires medical attention. Any dog has the potential to bite, regardless of breed, size, or temperament. As we’ve said before, you […]
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer for You
If you have suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you might be thinking about hiring a personal injury attorney to pursue a claim for financial compensation. A serious injury can result in: hefty medical bills not covered by insurance loss of income due to missed work ongoing physical pain permanent scarring […]