Police are cracking down on texting while driving — even if you’re at a stoplight. Fines start at $100, but the results can be much more serious if you’re in an accident. But police want Massachusetts drivers to know they’re on the lookout for people who break the law by checking email and texting behind… Read More
What is Pecuniary Loss?
According to The United States Department of Labor, 1,157,410 workers in the United States experienced a nonfatal occupational injury or illness last year that caused them to miss work. If you were injured on the job, you have several options to pursue. You may try to seek out compensation to pay for medical bills and… Read More
Are BAC Levels Too High? NTSB Recommends Lower Levels
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken steps to recommend changes to the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of people operating vehicles. The NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates and reports on significant transportation incidents occurring throughout the United States. The organization recently published the “2016 Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements” report…. Read More
What’s my personal injury claim worth?
When filing for personal injury compensation in Massachusetts, every situation requires careful examination to determine who is responsible for the losses sustained. If you’ve been hurt and someone else is responsible for the losses you’ve sustained, it is essential to turn to a Massachusetts personal injury attorney even before settling any claims with insurance companies,… Read More
What is BAC and How Does It Affect Your Ability to Drive Safely?
How BAC Impacts Your Body .02% According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), can be as little as .02 percent before it begins affecting your ability to drive safely. After you’ve had just two alcoholic drinks, you begin to lose judgment capacity and experience declines in performing two tasks… Read More
Falling Debris from Commercial Vehicles Poses a Traffic Hazard in Massachusetts
Debris Falling from Large Commercial Vehicles Can Cause Serious Accidents On Massachusetts Highways Sharing the highway with tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles is an every-day fact of life for Massachusetts drivers. Although many drivers are intimidated by these huge semi-trailers, flatbeds, and dump trucks, the fact is that the vast majority of commercial motor… Read More
What Massachusetts Homeowners Need to Know About Snow & Ice Liability
In 2010, Massachusetts overturned a century-old law that allowed home and property owners to avoid liability fornatural accumulations of ice and snow on their premises. This court decision establishing new snow and ice removal laws for Massachusetts property owners now makes it mandatory for these owners to remove dangerous amounts of ice and snow that… Read More
Determining Pain and Suffering in Massachusetts
“Pain and suffering” is a term that most people are familiar with. While the words may seem simple, the meaning is not. There is a wide-range of court decisions determining pain and suffering in Massachusetts, and no two cases are exactly the same. Because there is no single formula or exact science to determine what a person… Read More
Five Simple Tips for Avoiding a Car Crash
Personal injury cases are often the result of car crash incidents. While there is certainly no way to prevent all accidents from happening, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of you being involved in a wreck that could leave you injured or even worse. Here are a few tips to help you… Read More
Seeking Medical Treatment After a Worcester, MA Accident
What to know about Medical Treatment after an Auto Accident Medical treatment after a car accident is one of the most critical parts of any personal injury case. It is important that you understand that without documentation of injuries, it can be very difficult to get an insurance company to pay out the proper amount… Read More