Drivers frequently overestimate their own skill levels. This common human tendency is particularly concerning during times when risk on the road is higher than usual. Winter weather can be incredibly challenging for even the most experienced and skilled motorists. It is easy to forget the most important aspects of safe winter driving in between winters. Drivers headed out during the coldest months of the year can protect themselves from the risk of severe injury incurred during a preventable crash by avoiding some of the most common winter driving mistakes that motorists tend to make at this t ..read more

Although people recognize that medical malpractice exists, they may not really understand how big of a risk it is. Someone going to the emergency room for immediate care, for example, likely trusts that the workers there will recognize the underlying cause of their symptoms and help them get treatment in a timely manner. Unfortunately, according to current statistics, medical malpractice may be more of an issue than the average person realizes. The three statistics below may help remind people of the need to advocate for themselves when they require treatment. Malpractice is a leading cause of ..read more

As 35,000 to 40,000 fatal car accidents occur in the United States every year, it’s clear that driving a car is dangerous. For a lot of people, driving may be one of the most dangerous things they do each day. Some reasons for these accidents include: Human error: The most significant factor in road accidents is human error. This includes behaviors such as speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving (e.g., texting or using a phone while driving), impaired driving (due to alcohol or drugs) and fatigue. Poor road design: Roads with inadequate design elements can be dangerous. Factors like sha ..read more

Most employees can go their entire careers without ever needing to file a workers’ compensation claim. For those who get diagnosed with a medical condition that directly relates to their employment, workers’ compensation benefits can prove invaluable. Workers’ compensation will provide full medical coverage at a time when someone may worry about losing their health insurance if they lose their job. Workers’ compensation benefits will also include disability benefits in some circumstances, including when workers are completely unable to go back to their job until after they recover or when they ..read more

Lynnfield and surrounding communities in Massachusetts see plenty of snow throughout the winter months. Frozen precipitation brings with it a huge assortment of safety concerns. Just trying to drive to work can be far more dangerous than usual and may take much more time than it would in better weather. Daily tasks, like taking the dog for a walk or grocery shopping, become fraught with extra danger because of the winter weather. Whether there is a thin layer of ice on everything or several inches of snow, you could easily get hurt walking down the sidewalk or crossing a parking lot. Is the pr ..read more

Surgery has become such a commonplace means of addressing medical issues that people often have a flippant attitude about surgical procedures. Although modern medical equipment and training facilitate safe operations in most cases, no surgical procedure is without risk of complication or failure. Many things can go wrong during a surgery. When you wake up in the recovery room after the procedure, you may feel relieved that everything likely went right. However, some complications only show signs after the surgery. What issues might affect you even after the completion of the surgical procedure ..read more

When your teenager is finally old enough to drive themselves places, you may breathe a big sigh of relief. It can consume a huge amount of time to transport your children to and from school every day, as well as to any sports practices or other extracurricular activities they enjoy. When your high school student gets their driver’s license and can first start driving independently, your schedule will open up in ways that may free up a lot of your time. However, letting your teen driver transport themselves and possibly their siblings to school and to extracurricular activities comes with signi ..read more

If you get hurt on the job, one of the things you’ll need to look into is the timeline for getting support. Workers’ compensation may be available to you, but there are rules in place that dictate when you need to make your claim and how long you have to report an injury. When you’re hurt while working, suffer from a mental illness on the job, or develop occupational diseases, Massachusetts law allows eligible workers to seek workers’ compensation. The benefits you can receive may include weekly compensation, coverage for your medical care and prescribed medications, hospital services, rehabil ..read more

Long car rides and the summer go hand-in-hand for many people. You don’t even need a destination for a nice weekend drive, just good company and good weather. While the summer is a wonderful time to go out for a cruise to enjoy the local scenery and spend time with your favorite people, it is also a time when your risk for a car crash goes up. More crashes, including more fatal crashes, occur during the summer months every year than during the cooler seasons. Although the winter months may feature the worst weather in much of the country, the summer months still see a marked increase in traffi ..read more

Life in a nursing home isn’t glamorous or particularly exciting, but it should be safe. The whole reason your family moved a loved one into a nursing home is probably because they required more care than you could provide. You wanted to make sure there were people to help them get to the bathroom or take medication on time. Sadly, some older adults in nursing homes will not have their needs appropriately met by the professional caregivers tasked with supporting them as they age. Some people endure intentional abuse, but many others are subject to neglect, either due to incompetence or understa ..read more