Motorcyclists love riding for many reasons. By their nature, though, motorcycles leave riders vulnerable to collisions with vehicles on the road. Some of the most dangerous traffic accidents involve motorcycles and other vehicles. Unfortunately, injuries are common in...
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Signs of nursing home abuse
When you put your parents or other older loved ones into a nursing facility, you expect that the staff will care for them properly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as care facilities grow more overcrowded and short-staffed. It is important to recognize...
What steps should you take to start driving again after a crash?
Car crashes can be mentally and physically traumatic events. Experiencing an accident can rob you of your confidence to drive again, especially if you sustain a serious injury. It may seem impossible to get back behind the wheel after your auto accident. By taking...
Major injuries after a crash take time to heal
A car crash may take more than your transportation. It may also force you to face the difficult task of recovering from serious injuries. The severity of your injuries may determine the type of road your recovery takes. Getting through the hardship serious car...
Should you sign a blanket medical authorization after a crash?
The hours, days and even weeks after a serious car accident can be a blur. After all, not only may you have excruciating pain, but you also may have difficulty paying for the expensive medical care you need. Convincing an insurance adjuster to fast-track the...
New treatment and research inspire hope for SCI recovery
Vehicle crashes account for a large number of spinal cord injuries (SCI) every year. SCI can be a life-changing injury with lifetime care required. However, new treatment options are enabling patients to resume fulfilling lives, and university research leads doctors...
Strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
When a Massachusetts car wreck leaves you with serious injuries and considerable medical expenses, you may rely on your auto insurance company to offer you a settlement. However, insurance companies make money when they pay out as little as possible, so your insurance...
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most severe injuries suffered in motor vehicle and workplace accidents. The recovery process can be long and sometimes unpredictable. What should patients expect while recovering from a traumatic brain injury? Stages of recovery...
Getting your life back on track after an accident
When you suffer a serious injury in Massachusetts as a result of a car crash or work accident, it may impact many aspects of your life. You may find it difficult or impossible to perform the job you did before your injury, or you may find that the costs associated...
Most nursing homes lack adequate staff
Moving an aging parent into a care facility is often difficult for your entire family, and the decision of where your mother or father should live is not one to make lightly. When considering a particular nursing home for your parent, ask that home about the ratio...
