Causes of Car Accidents

What are common reasons for accidents on the highway? More than 2 million vehicle crashes occur in the United States each year. Although many factors may contribute to car accidents, the following reasons stand out above the rest. Distracted driving — By far the most...

Truck Accident

Sharing the roads with 18-wheelers Due to their large size and heavy weight, semi-trucks and commercial trucks can cause serious damage and even death in collisions with other vehicles. When an 18-wheeler accident takes place, the results are usually messy and...

Pedestrian Accidents

Sharing our city with pedestrians A recent official census shows that 600,000 people call Boston home. With the added number of workers and visitors who come into the city every day, the number swells to 2 million potential pedestrians. With that many people in the...

Workers’ Compensation Procedures

At Thornton Law Firm, our attorneys guide injured workers through every step of the complex and sometimes daunting workers compensation claim process. We provide for your information a detailed outline of the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) procedures. The...

Workers’ Compensation Law

Thornton Law Firm attorneys are well versed in the complexities of workers compensation law and have successfully represented hundreds of workers in their dealings with insurance companies. This guide explains how the compensation system works and offers suggestions...