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February 11, 2021

Legal Marijuana: Does It Impact a Personal Injury Case?

For people over the age of 21, marijuana is legal to use under Massachusetts law. When marijuana became legal, many people wondered how the change would affect OU/DUI and accident rates. Legal marijuana is treated similarly to alcohol when it comes to things like driving, operating heavy machinery, and personal injury cases. Marijuana Use and Safety Just like alcohol and …
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October 26, 2020

The BRAVE Act – How Veterans and Active Duty Military Can Avoid OUI Prosecution

In August of 2018, Governor Charlie Baker signed the BRAVE Act (i.e. An Act Relative to Veterans’ Benefits, Rights, Appreciation, Validation and Enforcement) into law to replace the repealed VALOR Act. The new law enables veterans to avoid criminal prosecution for certain offenses, including drunk driving, but only if they are active duty or have been honorably discharged and diagnosed …
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September 25, 2020

CASE STUDY: Eden Rafferty Attains Large Settlement for Elderly Client Injured in Car Accident caused by Home Health Care Company Aide

Our elderly client was severely injured in a car accident caused by an aide from the home health company that she had hired to assist with her medical needs. The home health care company refused to offer a settlement while the other involved driver offered a mere $20,000. We fought the case and won $525,000 for our client!
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September 8, 2020

Information Regarding COVID-19

With regard to concerns over COVID-19, please know that Eden Rafferty’s first priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. We are monitoring the situation closely and will follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local government agencies in our area. Eden Rafferty plans to proceed with all upcoming client meetings, …
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August 25, 2020

CASE STUDY: Eden Rafferty Wins $85,000 Settlement for Client Hit by Underinsured Driver

Traffic safety depends on everyone following the rules of the road. But unfortunately, accidents can and do still happen. The driver of a vehicle ran a stop sign and hit our client, resulting in several serious injuries to our client’s head. Insurance offered? A measly $1500. We got $85,000.
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June 30, 2020

CASE STUDY: Injured Employee Receives Lowball Offer From Insurer, Works with Eden Rafferty to Triple Settlement Value

Our client suffered a severe shoulder injury on the job. After months of physical therapy and surgery, doctors concluded our client was unable to return to work. Despite the insurer’s initial low-ball offer of $27,000, we got $121,00 for our client, and helped them apply for SSDI benefits.
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June 30, 2020

CASE STUDY: Workers’ Compensation Insurer Tries to Reduce Benefits, Eden Rafferty Wins Client More Than Before

Insurers will try to reduce Workers’ Comp benefits — even when it’s clear an employee can’t return to work. Our client suffered multiple foot, ankle, and toe fractures while on the job. They applied for Workers’ Comp for $100,000, but the insurer tried to reduce their benefits. We fought the case, won, and got $200,000 for our client.
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May 26, 2020

Legal Advice on How You Can Get Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel

Each year, more than eight million people are diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The frequency in which workers are diagnosed with this debilitating condition is a big reason why carpal tunnel is described as the “chief occupational hazard” by the U.S. Department of Labor. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury related to the …
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April 13, 2020

Nursing Staff Can Be Held Legally Responsible for Medical Malpractice

When someone thinks of medical malpractice, their mind likely conjures an image of a doctor making a mistake during surgery or some other oversight. However, it is important to understand that medical malpractice can be committed by an array of medical professionals, including nurses. Medical Malpractice and Nurses If a nurse fails to meet the standard of their profession and …
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April 13, 2020

Do I need a lawyer to get compensation for a whiplash injury?

If you or a loved one suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another motorist, you may be asking yourself, “do I need a lawyer to get compensation for a whiplash injury?” The answer is – most likely yes. The reason you will likely need to retain a lawyer to get the compensation …
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Legal Marijuana: Does It Impact a Personal Injury Case?

The BRAVE Act – How Veterans and Active Duty Military Can Avoid OUI Prosecution

CASE STUDY: Eden Rafferty Attains Large Settlement for Elderly Client Injured in Car Accident caused by Home Health Care Company Aide

Information Regarding COVID-19

CASE STUDY: Eden Rafferty Wins $85,000 Settlement for Client Hit by Underinsured Driver

CASE STUDY: Injured Employee Receives Lowball Offer From Insurer, Works with Eden Rafferty to Triple Settlement Value

CASE STUDY: Workers’ Compensation Insurer Tries to Reduce Benefits, Eden Rafferty Wins Client More Than Before

Legal Advice on How You Can Get Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel

Nursing Staff Can Be Held Legally Responsible for Medical Malpractice

Do I need a lawyer to get compensation for a whiplash injury?

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