Motor vehicles and pedestrians are meant to share the road. Traffic signals, crosswalks, speed limits, speed bumps - all are in place to keep pedestrians safe and stop drivers from engaging in reckless behaviors that can lead to an auto accident and injuries. Even...
Month: July 2017
Police officer injured by alleged drugged driver in Massachusetts
Drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs are a constant threat on the Massachusetts roadways. A drunk driving accident or an auto accident with a driver under the influence of drugs can do significant damage causing injuries and fatalities. What is...
Law trying to stop distracted driving moves forward
The number of states that are addressing the worrisome problem of drivers using their smartphones behind the wheel and engaging in other distracted driving behaviors has led to many considering legislation to stop the practice. Massachusetts is the latest seeking to...
Distracted drivers are all around – know how to spot one
How many times have you driven in Worcester traffic, glanced at the cars in the lanes next to you, and seen drivers texting, talking on the phone, combing their hair and doing all sorts of things other than focusing solely on driving? There was even that time you saw...
Important points about workers’ compensation in Massachusetts
Workers in Massachusetts who are injured on the job might have a vague notion as to their rights to receive benefits through workers' compensation. However, there are important points that they must understand as they seek to move forward with workers' compensation...