Lowell Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

More and more towns and cities are adapting their streets to be more “bicycle friendly.” Whether through the creation of curbed or painted bicycle lanes or bicycle-only roadways, local governments are encouraging citizens to use bicycles more. The hope is to help alleviate congested roads, reduce car emissions, and simply promote health. Due to the…

The death of a loved one is a truly traumatic experience, especially if that death was sudden and unexpected . The sudden loss of a loved one leaves families with emotional burdens and oftentimes financial ones. So what happens when the death of a loved one is the result of someone else’s accident? This is…

One of life’s ironic twists is that someday we may be tasked with caring for an elderly parent, just as they spent the early parts of our lives caring for us. Unfortunately, there are often times when the care needed by an elderly parent or relative exceeds what you are reasonably able to provide. Many…

Hit-and-Run Accidents Many of us have been involved in a car accident, whether it be a “fender-bender” or something more serious. Regardless of the severity of the accident, it is a jarring experience. Because it happens so suddenly, it takes some time to realize what actually happened. Your brain is processing not just how the…

While COVID-19 has impacted our lives in innumerable ways, one huge impact is on the way we work. Some workers have been fortunate enough to be able to transition from office life to working remote. While that presents its own set of challenges, one thing you may not think about is taxes and how that…

It is a common phrase to say “mistakes happen,” because in all honesty, they do. No one is perfect and we all inevitably fail. However, this does not mean there are no consequences to these failures. There is no greater example of this than in the field of medicine. Patients, often at their most medically-vulnerable,…

In Part 1, we discussed the duty owed by property owners in terms of snow and ice removal. In this post, we will discuss what happens if you are injured after slipping on ice or snow. It is important to know what steps are available to you and what, if any, fault you may have…

Winter in New England, a right of passage we all endure every year. No one can claim to be a real New Englander without going through a handful of winters full of blizzards, wind, and freezing temperatures. Cleaning off your car, shoveling the sidewalks and stairs, and salting or sanding the ice are all tenets…

If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to file for Social Security Disability, it is important to know that you may or may not be eligible for two different programs. Those programs are known as Title II or Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and Title XVI or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”). Your…

Many people ask about the difference between Workers Compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits (“SSDI”). While there are certainly differences between them, what many people don’t think to ask is whether you can collect from both programs at the same time. The answer might surprise you. If you have been injured at work and…