METHUEN August 12, 2015 — DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers has been selected for the 2015 Best of Methuen Award in the Professional Services category by the Methuen Award Program.
Family Law Court Orders: Contempt and Enforcement of Court Orders
When a divorce decree is finalized by the court, the decree often contains specific orders to one party specifically called court orders. These orders may include payment of child support or spousal support or a transfer of property to one spouse. The courts may also order specific visitation schedules for the non-custodial parent. Too often, …
How to Start the Divorce Process
The process of divorce is a painful and sometimes arduous one, and you may be wondering how to begin the process and whether you need the assistance of a Massachusetts divorce attorney, even if your relationship is amicable.
Jury Awards Man $4.2 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
There aren’t many people in Massachusetts who want to undergo surgery. Most people do so at the advice of their doctor with the hope that the procedure will improve their lives or, at the very least, prevent additional harm. However, one man now claims in a medical malpractice suit that a doctor performed an unnecessary …
Massachusetts Slip and Fall Accident Can Cause Severe Injuries
Anyone who has experienced an unexpected fall likely knows of the potential injuries that could result. Often, people are who are injured in a slip and fall accident as a result of a property owner’s negligence require extensive medical treatment. Fortunately, the Burlington premises liability attorneys at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers can help …
Family Awarded $21 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
Surgeries are performed on patients in Massachusetts every day. In most cases, the surgery goes smoothly, and the patient is usually better off than before the procedure. However, hospital errors could cause serious, long-term issues for patients. In one out-of-state example of medical malpractice, the family of a woman claims that doctors erroneously performed brain …
Facing the Risk of Rabies After a Dog Bite in Massachusetts
People in Massachusetts need to be aware of the symptoms and dangers of rabies if they have been the victim of a dog bite. Even domesticated animals might have rabies. When there is a dog bite, receiving immediate testing and treatment is important for both the health of the person who was bitten and in …
Car Accidents Still Number 1 Cause of Injuries
Massachusetts motorists may be shocked to learn that approximately 7,000 motorists go to the emergency room every day after becoming involved in car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this amounted to more than 2.5 million individuals across the nation in 2012 alone with 200,000 of those individuals being required to …
The Dangers of Looking Away From the Road While Driving
Drivers in Massachusetts may be interested in the results of a study by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety that indicated that even a two-second glance away from the road may be enough to distract a driver to a degree that is unsafe. The institute used a driving simulator and equipment that tracked eye …
The Failure to Diagnose Heart Disease
Massachusetts residents expect to receive the best possible medical care for any condition they may experience. However, on occasion inattentive health care professionals will misdiagnose or fail to diagnose a potentially life-threatening ailment, resulting in unnecessary treatment, a more serious illness or even death. In the case of heart disease, there is no single catch-all …