Defensive drivers are the type of motorists who want to avoid accidents on Massachusetts roads. A closer view of accident statistics shows that differences exist between various vehicles regarding collisions. For example, accident data examining pickup trucks versus...
What are the most common construction site injuries?
Construction is one of the most demanding jobs in Massachusetts and elsewhere. As a result, even with safety measures in place, it’s no surprise that accidents and injuries occur. These are the most common construction site injuries. Fall injuries Construction workers...
Protecting against head injuries at work
A blow to the head may result in a concussion, chronic headaches or other maladies that might impact your ability to work or otherwise lead a normal life. This is why Massachusetts employers are required to take reasonable steps to protect workers against hazards that...
Brain injuries after a car accident
Victims of Massachusetts car accidents often experience profuse bleeding or broken bones that require an immediate trip to the emergency room. However, damage to your brain may be more subtle. While penetration wounds do occur and tear the brain tissue, sudden...
Information about workplace accidents and injuries
Few people go to work and expect to sustain a serious injury. However, many workplace accidents result in injuries so severe that you will no longer be able to work. Remaining aware about the facts related to workplace accidents and how you can prevent them may help...
How the discovery rule applies in wrongful death claims
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...
