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Experienced Framingham, Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys Who Put You First
Injured in an accident in MA? Our personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and have the skills & experience to get you the compensation you deserve.
Experienced Framingham, Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys Who Put You First
Injured in an accident in MA? Our personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and have the skills & experience to get you the compensation you deserve.
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Is a complete medical exam needed after a car accident?
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What You Need From a Doctor After a Massachusetts Car Accident
To all our who celebrate...Wishing peace, happiness, and health on Rosh Hashanah!
As an experienced construction worker, you might not give forklifts a second thought. Whether you drive one or work around them on a daily basis, you might not consider them as a dangerous hazard until you are knocked over by one.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, each year, there are roughly 110,000 forklift accidents resulting in 20,000 injuries and nearly 100 deaths across all industries. Many of these accidents take place on construction sites.
If you're seriously injured by a forklift at work, you might need to take legal action to get the compensation you deserve.https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/blog/forklift%2Daccidents%2Don%2Dmassachusetts%2Dconstruction%2Dsites%2Ecfm
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Construction Workers Injured by Forklifts Have Options for Compensation
Injured Rider Settles With Insurance Company
Our client, who was riding a motorcycle, stopped at a red light at a four-way intersection. A car was stopped at the red light directly across from him. When the light turned green, our client continued riding his motorcycle straight. The car that was stopped opposite him made a quick and unexpected left turn right in front of the motorcycle and crashed into our client, throwing him from his bike. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/case_results/injured-motorcyclist-injured-knee-and-settled-for-34-000.cfm?
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Injured Knee in a Motorcycle Accident - Settled for $34,000
There are so many great roads in New England to go for a cruise on a motorcycle. My favorite time to ride is early in the morning when it’s quiet on the roadways. It seems as if you truly own the road. But even when there isn’t much traffic on the road, I’m careful to scan the road ahead. When you’re riding a motorcycle, you can never let your guard down.
And that leads me to another really important point: protect yourself by remembering the three Is—insurance, insurance, and insurance. Of course, you can get cheap insurance to put your bike on the road, but adequate additional coverage is not all that expensive. Given the statistics surrounding motorcycle accidents and injuries, you should never take the cheapest way out.
Although personal injury protection (PIP) is not available on motorcycle insurance policies, your insurance agent can help you purchase medical payment coverage, uninsured and underinsured coverage, and bodily injury coverage. Here's a video that explains insurance coverage, if you're interested. If you have an accident, you’ll be glad you have good insurance.
Another way to protect yourself is to take a motorcycle safety class. One of the best things I did as a rider was to take the Basic RiderCourse endorsed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (currently, there are 13 approved rider education schools in Massachusetts). It was a great class, and the instructors pointed out some mistakes that I had been making for years. It not only made me a better rider, but I also received an insurance discount for taking the course.
Finally, remember to wear protective gear—dress appropriately and invest in a good helmet.
And my final piece of advice? Look out for each other, drive safely, and have fun!
—Joe Mahaney
Watch This Overview of Lump Sum Settlements in Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Cases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixrLOiHEpA0
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Lump Sum Settlements in MA Workers’ Compensation Cases
When is a grocery store liable in a slip and fall accident?
You visit a local grocery store several times a week. Among the dangers you and your family face each day, walking through the market probably isn’t one you have considered. But when grocery stores aren't properly cleaned and maintained, they can become hazardous places.
If you slip or trip and fall in a store, when is it your fault, and when is the store liable? We explain the difference.
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When is a grocery store liable in a slip and fall accident?
$345,000.00 Workers’ Comp and 3rd Party Lawsuit - Massachusetts
This client of ours was injured on the job while working for a sanitation company in Massachusetts. His job required him to hang on the rear of a waste disposal truck while collecting trash. In December 2012, he was on the back of a trash truck when another vehicle (the third party) carlessly and recklessly backed out of a driveway without looking and struck our client while he was on back of the trash truck. The third party vehicle slammed our client's leg against the sanitation truck. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/case_results/workers-compensation-claim-and-third-party-car-accident-lawsuit.cfm
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Workers’ Comp and 3rd Party Lawsuit - Massachusetts
You work hard every day to provide for your family. While it’s hard to spend eight, ten, or even twelve hours on your feet, you know that it will be worth it to provide a full and secure future for your loved ones. But after you are injured on the job, that future is threatened—and you can barely sit up, let alone go back to work. At least you will be allowed to collect benefits to replace your wages and funds for your medical bills as you recover, right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFtIDSkzCys
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Important Steps to Follow After Being Hurt on the Job in MA
What is my accident case worth?
This is a question almost all of our injury clients ask; however, it is not easy to answer, especially soon after the accident. The reason it’s hard to answer at that time is because of how a Massachusetts car accident case is valued. Your claim's value should be based on total damages, a figure you may not have yet. #car #caraccidentlawyer #caraccident #caraccidentattorney
Head-On Collision With Distracted Trucker Settles for $545,000
One morning, our client dropped his daughter off at school before heading to work. As he traveled south on a two-way street, another vehicle that was traveling north stopped, waiting for our client to pass so it could make a left turn. A commercial truck was also traveling north, but the driver was distracted and didn’t see the car stop. At the last minute, the truck driver slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the stopped vehicle and swerved to the left, directly in the path of our client. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/case_results/-545-000-for-serious-injuries-in-a-massive-head-on-collision.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monthly_Newsletter_October_2020
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$545,000 For Serious Injuries in a Massive Head-On Collision
Complete Medical Exam Is Needed After Car Accident
When you see a doctor after a car accident, you should make sure to get the right kind of exam and leave with the records you need to prove an injury claim. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/library/is-a-complete-medical-exam-needed-after-car-accident.cfm
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What You Need From a Doctor After a Massachusetts Car Accident
Distracted Driving Is a Growing Concern and a Major Cause of Injuries in Massachusetts
Many of the motor vehicle accident cases we handle involve some allegation of distracted driving. There are many sources of driver distraction, from cellphone use to drowsy driving to driver intoxication, but generally, anything that takes your attention away from the road and responsibilities of operating your vehicle can be a distraction. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/blog/distracted-driving-a-major-cause-of-crashes-in-ma.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monthly_Newsletter_October_2020
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Distracted Driving: A Growing Concern and Major Cause of Crashes in Massachusetts and Across the Country
Can you believe it’s October already? We hope all of you are safe and enjoying the early fall weather. With schools back in session (both remote and in-person learning), football back on TV, and many activities starting this fall, life is returning to some sort of normalcy. Traffic seems to be picking up in many areas too, and an increase in traffic almost always correlates with an increased chance of car accidents. Many times, the culprit is distractions.
Over the past decade, distracted driving has become a hot topic and a major public safety concern not only in Massachusetts but across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving causes serious and fatal injuries to thousands across the United States every year. This is true here in the greater Boston area and throughout Massachusetts. With all of the electronic gadgets we have today, it’s not surprising that there are more distractions than ever before.
Unfortunately, regardless of how careful we are, we cannot control other people. If you’re hurt in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Why should you bear the burden of paying thousands of dollars in medical bills, losing time and money from work, and suffering for something that wasn’t your fault? We can help get you the financial compensation you deserve and hold the distracted driver accountable. Hopefully, you will never find yourself in this type of situation, but if you do, remember that we’re here for you.
Stay safe, enjoy the fall season, and have a great October!
—Chuck Pappas
When is a grocery store liable in a slip and fall accident?
You visit a local grocery store several times a week. Among the dangers you and your family face each day, walking through the market probably isn’t one you have considered. But when grocery stores aren't properly cleaned and maintained, they can become hazardous places.
If you slip or trip and fall in a store, when is it your fault, and when is the store liable? We explain the difference. #masslawyer https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/faqs/liability-in-massachusetts-slip-and-falls-in-grocery-stores.cfm
What is MMI in a Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim? The term MMI is something that is frequently referred to in connection with a Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim. It can also be considered in a Massachusetts personal injury claim, but more commonly associated with workers’ compensation claims. #workerscomp #lawyer https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/faqs/what-is-mmi-in-a-massachusetts-workers-compensation-claim-.cfm
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What is MMI in a Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim?
What You Can Do to Get a Full and Fair Settlement After a Car Accident
Read our free book to find out what you can do after a Massachusetts car accident to protect and maximize your insurance settlement. #caraccident #caraccidentlawyer #caraccidentattorney
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What You Can Do to Get a Full and Fair Settlement After a Car Accident
We are excited to announce for the second year in a row we have been Awarded Best of Framingham 2020 & Framingham Business Hall of Fame!
“We are honored to be selected to the 2020 Framingham Business Hall of Fame by being identified as one of the Best of Framingham businesses two years in a row. A top priority of our personal injury practice is client satisfaction. Our focus in each case is to obtain full and fair compensation for our clients who are injured through no fault of their own. It is rewarding to be recognized for our devotion to helping those in need.” said Attorney Chuck Pappas, managing partner of Mahaney & Pappas, LLP.
The Framingham Award Program researches and selects exceptional local businesses each year in Framingham, Massachusetts. The Program’s selections are based on numerous data collected and evaluated, such as the businesses’ customer service, community involvement and various methods used to grow their business in their respective business category. Earning this award two years in a row qualifies the business for inclusion in the Framingham Business Hall of Fame. #lawyer #businesshalloffame #toplawyers #personalinjurylawyer
Hit-and-Run Compensation From an Unexpected Source
A young woman was walking down the street in Boston on New Year’s Day when a car jumped the curb and struck her. The impact threw her several feet into a snowbank, causing severe injuries. The car sped off, and nobody saw the license plate. In cases like this, we normally pursue an uninsured motorist claim against our client’s own auto insurance company. However, our client did not own a car or have auto insurance. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/case_results/-110-000-for-a-pedestrian-hit-by-a-car.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monthly_Newsletter_November_2020
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$110,000 for a Pedestrian Hit By a Car in Boston
Hit-and-Run Compensation From an Unexpected Source
A young woman was walking down the street in Boston on New Year’s Day when a car jumped the curb and struck her. The impact threw her several feet into a snowbank, causing severe injuries. The car sped off, and nobody saw the license plate. In cases like this, we normally pursue an uninsured motorist claim against our client’s own auto insurance company. However, our client did not own a car or have auto insurance. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/case_results/-110-000-for-a-pedestrian-hit-by-a-car.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monthly_Newsletter_November_2020
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$110,000 for a Pedestrian Hit By a Car in Boston
The elderly are more likely to slip and fall than their younger counterparts. Property owners have a right to keep their premises safe and free of potential hazards for all visitors. However, while younger visitors might be able to steer clear of a hazard to avoid a slip and fall accident, older people and those with disabilities might not. Even if a victim’s age contributed to their accident and the severity of their injuries, that doesn’t mean a property owner is not liable for damages. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/blog/slip-and-fall-risks-for-the-elderly-in-massachusetts.cfm
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Seniors Are at High Risk of Falling on Unsafe Property
What should I ask a truck accident attorney about my claim? After a crash with a commercial semi-truck, it is difficult to get your bearings. Figuring out who to call, how to pay medical bills, and whether you should accept a settlement offer from the trucking company can throw anyone into a panic. We usually hear from truck accident clients during this confusing period, and the questions they ask are not always particularly useful to their case. They want to know what their case is worth and how soon they will get their money—which is understandable. However, we think accident victims should ask these kinds of questions instead. #accident #accidentattorney https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/faqs/what-to-ask-a-massachusetts-truck-accident-attorney.cfm
✳✳Following are some tips for making it safely to your destination when you have to drive in any type of wintry weather:
• Keep in mind that entrance and exit ramps may contain less anti-icing material than the main highways.
• Be aware of when and where you decide to overtake a tractor-trailer on the highway.
• Leave plenty of room between vehicles for slowing or stopping.
• Look further ahead in traffic than you normally would.
• Don’t “outdrive” the weather conditions. Remember, those posted speed limits are for dry pavement.
• Remember that bridges freeze first—they don’t have the benefit of warmth rising from the ground.
• Take the time to clear your windshield (including the area around your windshield wipers), windows, and side mirrors of ice and snow.
• Keep your windshield washer fluid topped off.
Be safe out there, and don’t let the winter get you down. It’s less than 50 days till spring. We New Englanders can do that standing on our heads!
Trucking Companies Are Liable for Accidents Caused by Unqualified Drivers
When you see commercial semi-trucks performing erratic maneuvers and swerving into your lane at high speeds, you might wonder if the driver is even qualified to be behind the wheel of a big-rig. Who is making sure the driver is competent, alert, and sober? Under federal trucking regulations, the trucking company employer is supposed to not only run certain checks on potential employees but also screen their drivers on an ongoing basis. If a driver causes an accident because they shouldn’t have been driving in the first place, the employer can be held liable for damages.
Head-On Crash in Framingham, MA Results in $250,000 Settlement
On a nice and otherwise normal June evening in 2020, our client, a woman in her 60s, finished her day at work and went right home to Framingham, Massachusetts. While she was getting dinner ready for herself and her husband, she discovered that she needed some things from the grocery store. So, she got in her car and went to the store.
On her way back home, driving on the street she lives on, another car was driving in the opposite direction. Unexpectedly, the other distracted driver crossed over the double yellow line at nearly twice the speed limit and struck our client’s vehicle head on.
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Head-On Crash in Framingham, MA Results in $250,000 Settlement
Investigation Is Key to a Successful Truck Accident Claim
Many truck accidents are caused by drug use and impaired operation, truck driver fatigue, excessive speed, equipment failure, negligent maintenance, overloaded and/or improperly loaded vehicles, non-compliance with federal regulations, or negligent hiring practices. However, in order to recover the money they deserve, accident victims must prove that the truck driver or trucking company was negligent—and that requires a thorough investigation. https://www.mahaneypappaslaw.com/blog/major-causes-of-trucking-accidents-in-us-and-massachusetts.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monthly_Newsletter_January_2021
