The discovery portion of a wrongful death lawsuit is potentially the most important phase because it establishes whether or not the claim is valid. Wrongful death is unlike a personal injury claim in Massachusetts, and it is a completely separate legal action that is...
The dangers of drowsy truck drivers
Most people know about the consequence of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and how those conditions can cause accidents In Massachusetts. However, driving when drowsy can be just as devastating, especially when the tired motorist is a truck driver...
Filing a personal injury claim when you’re partly at fault
At some point, many residents of Massachusetts will be involved in a car accident. When you suffer an injury, you may have a right to file a personal injury claim to recover damages even if you were partially at fault. Comparative fault laws for accident cases...
Buzzed driving is as dangerous as drunk driving in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, if a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they will conduct a breathalyzer test to confirm it. If the machine reads 0.08 BAC, you'll be automatically arrested. But, if it reads 0.07 BAC and below, you may get a pass because the law assumes...
Are speed limiters coming to commercial trucking?
Every year, truck collisions in Massachusetts leave many people injured, some fatally. Rules and regulations imposed on commercial trucking companies and their drivers often intend to reduce the number of crashes. Unfortunately, speeding continues to be a serious...
Steps to take after a scaphoid fracture
A scaphoid fracture often occurs during a fall or motor vehicle accident. A person may not know that the wrist is broken until the pain or deformity appears. After an auto accident in Massachusetts, there are certain steps that an injured driver or passenger goes...
Rates of drunk driving in 2022
Each year, drunk driving accidents total 10,000 or more fatalities. Safety researchers claim that the numbers have decreased in the past few years. More than 100 accidents occur on average each year in Massachusetts. By June 2022, there have been several thousand...
Injuries from bus accidents
Scores of people take public transportation to go to work, shopping centers, and other destinations. Bus lines in Massachusetts could take a commuter to many locations throughout the state, often safely. Accidents may happen, though. Some bus accidents might lead...
Were you injured by a reckless driver in Massachusetts?
Many preventable car crashes are caused by reckless drivers who don't obey the traffic laws. The impact of these motor vehicle accidents can be catastrophic, leaving the safe driver with long-term injuries. Thankfully, there are options for people who get into an...
Some distracted driving facts and figures
Drivers in Worcester, Massachusetts, are prohibited from using a mobile device to type, send or read messages behind the wheel. Statistics show how much of a problem distracted driving is even though drivers know that it is illegal. Distracted driving stats Though...
