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Published in Car Accidents on July 20, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesMillions travel on Massachusetts’ roads every year, commuting to work, visiting loved ones, or exploring the state’s beautiful landscapes. However, amid the bustling traffic and daily commotion, more accidents can occur, including an increase in the number of wrong-way crashes in recent years, largely attributed to drunk driving elderly drivers, according to the National Transportation…

Published in Personal Injury on July 14, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen you are in an accident and injured due to another person or third party’s reckless behavior, you are eligible to file a claim for compensation. When you do so without a knowledgeable lawyer by your side, the insurance company will likely offer a settlement unworthy of your losses. Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers are…

Published in Personal Injury on July 7, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen consumers purchase products, they expect them to serve the advertised function. Unfortunately, when defective products make their way into consumers’ hands, injuries may occur. If you have suffered harm due to a defective product in Massachusetts, there are several steps you should take to ensure you get the justice you deserve. At Sweeney Merrigan…

Published in Personal Injury on June 12, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a parent, nothing is more upsetting than learning that your child has been harmed due to another party’s negligence. If your child has been injured in an accident caused by negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim on their behalf. By filing a personal injury claim for your child’s injury,…

Published in Child Injury on June 8, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesDaycare is a wonderful place to house your child while you operate your life as an adult. Whether you’re off to resume your responsibilities at work, doing household chores, or just need some time to yourself to think, having a trusted and reputable spot with professionals to leave your child during the day can be…

Published in Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accidents on June 4, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you enjoy travel, you likely spend a lot of time in motels or hotel rooms. Whether you spend a lot of your trip at the lodging, or just go back there to sleep after a long day of sightseeing, these spaces serve as a base while you’re away from home. You will often subconsciously…

Published in Truck Accidents on May 13, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhenever you get behind the wheel, you risk being involved in an accident while out on Massachusetts roads. While all motor vehicle accidents are serious, the results can be catastrophic when an accident involves a commercial truck. If you were injured in a commercial truck accident, you may be able to pursue compensation based on…

Published in Car Accidents on May 7, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesAirbags are placed in our vehicles to keep us safe from more severe injuries that might occur during car accidents and similar incidents. In many cases, properly functioning airbags are beneficial in reducing bodily harm and protecting the lives of drivers and passengers. Unfortunately, airbags can be defective and fail to inflate or even overinflate….

Published in Burn Injury on May 3, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesGetting dressed up and sharing a meal with family or friends at your favorite local restaurant is a wonderful way to spend an evening. Good food and good conversation can fill you with joy in a way that many other activities can’t. When your evening out is disrupted by a burn injury due to the…

Published in Personal Injury on April 25, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen your loved one is robbed of their life early due to a preventable accident, it is within the surviving family’s right to file a wrongful death claim. The at-fault party can be a person, business, or government entity. As long as they owed your family member a standard of care that was broken and…