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Published in Car Accidents on January 4, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is not a law prohibiting driving without shoes in Massachusetts. In fact, none of the 50 states ban barefoot driving. Therefore, you can kick your shoes off and drive your vehicle in your socks or bare feet.  However, driving without shoes might not be a wise decision. There are some risks associated with driving…

Published in Car Accidents on December 31, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutesGetting into a car accident with one other driver is stressful enough. When you add multiple drivers and vehicles into the mix, it can become even more overwhelming. And, it’s easy to understand why – it becomes even more challenging to determine who was at fault and exactly which role each driver will play in…

Published in Personal Injury on December 28, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you go to court for a personal injury case, you are required to wear appropriate attire. However, what is considered proper attire for court? If this is your first time in a courtroom for a hearing or a trial, you may not be sure what to wear to court. Your personal injury lawyer will…

Published in Car Accidents on December 27, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesCar accidents can cause significant damage to your vehicle. In some cases, an insurance company may declare your vehicle a total loss.  When a vehicle is “totaled,” it means that the costs of the repairs exceed the current market value of your vehicle. In other words, it costs more to fix your vehicle than the…

Published in Personal Injury on December 26, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesMedical bills from a personal injury case can quickly total tens of thousands of dollars. Many accident victims do not have the money to pay medical bills. If they do not have health insurance to cover medical expenses, it can be frightening and overwhelming. Massachusetts law allows medical providers to place a medical lien on…

Published in Car Accidents on December 25, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesRear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents. According to the NHTSA, rear-end collisions accounted for approximately one-third of car accidents in 2018. There were over 2.1 million rear-impact accidents that year, which resulted in 2,439 fatal crashes and 594,000 injury crashes. Tailgating is one of the most common causes of…

Published in Car Accidents on December 24, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 4,059 people died in accidents caused by running red lights between 2014 and 2018. It also states that a family member is more likely to be injured in a red-light running accident than any other type of car accident. Each year, approximately 165,000 people are injured by drivers…

Published in Car Accidents on December 23, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesCar accident victims need to understand their legal rights after a car accident. Pregnant women may face unique situations after a car accident because there is the potential for injury to two victims. The unborn child can be injured in an accident along with the mother. Car accidents can cause catastrophic injuries for a mother…

Published in Car Accidents on December 22, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe seat belt and child safety seat laws vary by state. However, most states follow the guidelines for car and booster seats set forth by federal agencies and various health care organizations.  The leading cause of fatalities for children are car accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Thousands of children are injured…

Published in Car Accidents on December 21, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn February 2020, Massachusetts took a bold stand against cell phone use while driving. Massachusetts now prohibits any use of a cell phone while driving unless the hands-free mode is activated. This statute imposes criminal penalties on violators. Violation of this statute can also constitute evidence of negligence in a car accident involving cell phone…