Injured at Work Entitled to PIP?

Were you injured at work and entitled to personal injury protection (PIP) insurance benefits? The legislature has exempted injured persons entitled to worker’s compensation benefits from the provisions of “no-fault” or personal injury protection benefits. An insured under a motor vehicle liability policy entitled to recover workmen’s compensation benefits in accordance with M.G.L. c. 152,…

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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

What You Should and Should Not Do If You Have Been Injured In A Car Accident   First, and most important, seek medical attention immediately. Medical symptoms can surface days after the accident so it is important to seek medical treatment even if you feel you haven’t suffered serious injuries. Make sure you provide the…

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How Does PIP, Medpay and Health Insurance Work?

If You Have Private Health Insurance but Don’t Have Medpay PIP will automatically cover the first $2,000 in medical expenses and any medical expenses in excess of that amount will be submitted to your private health insurance to determine if medical coverage exists. If your insurance provider denies payment for a claim then you must…

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Types Of Medications Prescribed After An Accident

Several types of medications are prescribed after a motor vehicle or slip and fall accident. Some are as follows: Benzodiazepines Names: Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Deazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan), Triazolam (Halcion) Characteristics: sedative, anti-anxiety Purpose: reduce myofascial pain, muscle spams, anxiety/tension, seizures, insomnia Cons: these types of drugs can cause psychological and physical dependencies. Withdrawals…

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Medical Marijuana Laws Passed in Massachusetts

But Individual Local Zoning Restrictions Could Limit “Pot Shops” April 2, 2013 In November 2012, Massachusetts voters made the state the seventeenth to legalize medical marijuana for patients with cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, AIDS, and other conditions determined by a doctor. However, many communities are concerned about medical dispensaries, or, “pot shops,” conducting business within their…

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Duty to Child Trespassers

Was your child injured while trespassing? You may be entitled to compensation. Massachusetts courts have consistently ruled that landowners only owe trespassers (anyone entering or remaining on a landowner’s land without the owner’s consent) a duty to refrain from willful, wanton and reckless conduct that is likely to cause injury. This is different than the…

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