Wearing a seat belt is a crucial way to reduce injury in the case of a car accident, but what if you weren’t wearing a seat belt and you are hurt by a negligent driver? At this time, you can’t be pulled over for not wearing a seat belt in Massachusetts. If you are pulled… Read More
Milton, Massachusetts – A Misuse of Authority Resulting in a Personal Injury Compensation Verdict
In June 2007, witnesses in the small town of Milton, Massachusetts phoned the local police to report an incidence of roadside domestic violence. One witness who phoned the operator stated, “He’s pulling a woman out of a car. He’s beating her.” Another reported to the operator while witnessing the same event, that the man was,… Read More
Back to School Concussion Season Starts with Football Practice
Despite Improvement in Helmet Technology and Requirements, High School Athletic Head Injury Rate Continues to Increase Some parents know August as back-to-school season, while others know it as the start of concussion season. Football practices at schools around Massachusetts tend to start a few weeks before classes – and so, unfortunately, do the resulting head… Read More
Lead Paint Exposure – How to Know if You are Exposing Your Children to Lead Paint
Lead paint can lurk in unsuspecting places – sometimes even showing up in imported toys or in your own living room. Fortunately, Massachusetts law is on your side when it comes to exposure to lead paint – as long as you know your rights and what to look for. How to Detect Lead Paint Lead… Read More
Lacrosse Injury (Perilymph Fistula) – Dangers of Concussion
When we seek the advice of a medical professional, we do so to find answers. Parents need to know whether their child’s cold needs to be treated or simply requires rest. Patients care whether their injured joints are broken or simply overused and strained. Everyone benefits from the knowledge that an illness is not contagious… Read More
Drinking, Driving, & Educating
Warm weather often invites longer days, more socializing with friends, and much more time spent on outdoor patios. It seems that these factors contribute to an increase in the number of happy hours or late nights at the bar. For whatever reason, the weather getting warmer tends to translate into more drivers throwing back a… Read More
Independence Day Injuries
Every year on the Fourth of July America celebrates its founding fathers in an Independence Day celebration. We memorialize the plight of the revolutionaries and the patriotism that gave birth to this great nation. As a country we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday with barbecues, relaxation and, of course, fireworks displays…. Read More
What is a Free Consultation?
The law in the State of Massachusetts dictates that when you have been injured by the fault of someone else you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries. As simple as the concept is, the law supporting it often leaves readers with more questions than answers. What type of injury constitutes a legally protected… Read More
Move over in Massachusetts
The familiar sight of a police trooper on the Massachusetts Turnpike is an image most commuters can readily draw to mind. Lights that are nearly blinding are flashing throughout the highway while an officer’s car is parked as far away from the stream of traffic as possible. This sight causes most drivers to reduce their… Read More
Medical Test Botched – Results May Vary
A routine trip to a doctor for any number of complaints often leads to some form of a medical test. The results of these medical tests often guide the doctor in creating a treatment plan. Whether you are having blood drawn, undergoing a pregnancy test, or verifying a genetic disorder, accurate test results are critical… Read More
