Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most common offenses in the United States; it is also a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents which result in everything from fender-benders to fatalities. Due to the major impact on society,...
Month: January 2015
Determining who is an employee under workers’ compensation
When a Massachusetts resident is injured on the job, that person has two options for recovery. In many situations, an employee may take their employer to civil court to sue to recover for any injuries they suffered. For a party to recover in a civil court they must...
Dementia patients in nursing homes prescribed wrong medicine
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a hard decision for many to make. Often times, it means removing their loved ones from their personal homes and placing them in a facility among strangers. The emotional toll of placing a loved one in a nursing facility can be...
Massachusetts bus accident causes parents to question drivers
As a nation the U.S. has a questionable record in its treatment of those over the age of 60, including those in Massachusetts. While few say it aloud, many people believe that the older a person gets, the less able they are to correctly do a job. This thinking is...