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Published in Car Accidents on July 24, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re involved in a car accident, it’s critical you understand that your symptoms may not appear right away. They can actually take hours, days, or even weeks after the actual accident to manifest. The delay may make it challenging to link the symptoms to the accident.  Knowing what to look for and taking steps…

Published in Car Accidents on July 19, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re involved in a car accident, knowing how the court calculates pain and suffering is critical to ensure you get fair compensation. It’s an element of personal injury suits that significantly impacts the final settlement amount. In turn, it affects your financial recovery process. By grasping the factors and methods involved, you equip yourself…

Published in Car Accidents on July 16, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes When you’re in a multi-vehicle car accident, determining who is at fault can be a challenge. Understanding how the courts determine fault is critical to ensure you get through this time while protecting your rights. There are several steps and considerations involved in determining fault in multi-vehicle car accidents in Massachusetts, and we’ll ensure you…

Published in Car Accidents on May 19, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you were involved in a car accident with a FedEx driver, you may be wondering what your legal options are as it relates to pursuing justice for the injuries and losses you may have suffered. It is normal to want to know whether you are able to pursue a claim and who would be…

Published in Car Accidents on May 15, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Airbags are designed specifically to protect you in the case of an accident. However, occasionally, certain chemicals like sodium azide can be released upon deployment, causing burns. In Massachusetts, individuals who have suffered an airbag chemical burn due to a car accident have the right to investigate who is at fault and seek financial justice…

Published in Personal Injury on May 11, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Getting a tattoo is often an exciting and emotionally fulfilling process, and it involves a lot of preparation and planning. There’s the art and the tattoo artist to consider and, of course, the shop itself. Unfortunately, even when you are meticulous with your planning, you still run the risk of an infection. Not every infection…

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 21, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Being injured due to medical malpractice is not only physically damaging, but it can also lead to emotional trauma for victims who trusted the medical professionals to properly care for them. Filing a medical malpractice claim is an essential but complex process to ensure you are able to get justice for your losses. For this…

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 20, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes In Massachusetts, the “discovery rule” plays a pivotal role in medical malpractice claims, allowing patients to file lawsuits based on when they discovered, or should have reasonably discovered, the harm caused by a healthcare provider’s negligence. This rule allows a window for medical malpractice victims to file a claim for compensation, even if they discovered…

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 18, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Navigating the complexities of medical malpractice cases can be daunting for victims seeking justice. Misunderstandings about these cases can significantly affect the outcomes for individuals adversely affected by medical negligence. At Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re committed to educating our clients about the realities of medical malpractice litigation. Boasting over 45 years of collective…

Published in Medical Malpractice on March 24, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes In its simplest form, a never event is a medical malpractice error that should never occur under the care of a trusted medical professional. Originating from the healthcare sector, this term describes egregious errors such as wrong-site surgery or leaving an instrument inside a patient’s body. When you have been affected by one of the…