Personal Injury FAQ

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident, you likely have a lot of questions as to what to do next, especially in regards to legal guidance and representation. These are some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to personal injury cases.

Does my work-related injury fall under workers’ compensation?
Do you have to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion?
What are the general effects of a traumatic brain injury?
Can I bring a claim against a property owner if I slipped and fell on ice or snow?
Can lighting play a factor in slip and fall cases? What if I fell in the dark?
Who could be held responsible when someone is hurt in a fall in a common area?
Can mistakes at the pharmacy fall under the medical malpractice category of personal injury cases?
Can bicyclists bring a claim if they are hit and injured by a car, bus or truck?
Does a pedestrian have to be injured while crossing the street in the crosswalk in order to file a claim?
Should I contact my insurance company or an attorney after an accident happens?
Is there insurance to cover injuries caused by dogs?
How does the Massachusetts dog bite law work?
Do you have to prove the dog was dangerous or aggressive before it hurt you?

Does my work-related injury fall under workers’ compensation?

Injuries that qualify for worker’s compensation are sometimes due to the negligence of a third party. For example, if a scaffolding company negligently sets up scaffolding during construction of an office building and it collapses while a subcontractor is using it to install windows in the building, the injured worker has a worker’s compensation claim with his own employer and may also have a claim against that scaffolding company.