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Published in Car Accidents on June 12, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic has led to many changes in everyday life. One of the major differences citizens in Boston have noticed is a sharp decrease in traffic. Mandatory shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have taken thousands of drivers off the streets in Massachusetts. Yet, as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation reports, fatal accident rates have still…

Published in Car Accidents on June 12, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesAccidents can cause many life-changing injuries. Broken bones and other physical wounds are not the only injuries victims may have after accidents such as car crashes. Emotional and psychological injuries are prevalent in accident cases. In Massachusetts and all other states, victims can file civil claims pursuing compensation for the psychological effects of being in…

Published in Safety on June 12, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is a driver’s responsibility to pay attention to the road. A driver should dedicate his or her full attention to the driving task 100% of the time. Unfortunately, hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts are guilty of distracted driving – one of the deadliest driver errors. In 2018 alone, close to 3,000 people in the…

Published in Brain Injury on June 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesBrain injuries are some of the most serious injury types involved in accidents in Boston. Any injury the brain sustains could have a significant impact on the victim’s daily life. From expensive medical treatments to symptoms that affect movement, thought and speech, a brain injury can be life-changing. One possible type of brain injury during…

Published in Medical Malpractice on June 3, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrescription medications are critical to the well-being of millions of patients in the US. It is every prescribing doctor’s legal responsibility to properly order medications according to a patient’s unique needs, just as it is every pharmacy’s duty to correctly fill and administer prescriptions. Unfortunately, many entities in the health care industry fail to meet…

Published in Personal Injury on May 11, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesYour apartment might be the last place you expect to suffer a serious personal injury. If your home contains a dangerous defect, however, such as a gas leak or a faulty staircase, you could end up in the hospital with life-altering injuries. Whether your landlord is or is not liable for an accident in your…

Published in Car Accidents on May 11, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesAll car accidents present challenges for those involved. Some collisions, however, come with more complications than others. A car accident outside of your home state can leave you with questions concerning insurance coverage, fault laws and the process it will take to recover compensation. It is important to take the right steps to protect your…

Published in Medical Malpractice on May 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesA civil lawsuit after an incident that causes an injury often aims to prove the at-fault party’s (defendant’s) negligence or malpractice. These terms both describe shortcomings by the defendant that allegedly caused the victim’s injuries and damages, and are often used interchangeably. On a technical level, however, negligence and malpractice are two different things. While…

Published in Car Accidents on May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is against the law in Massachusetts to hit a parked vehicle without stopping and leaving your information. It is the same crime as causing an accident and fleeing the scene – a hit-and-run – although with lighter penalties if you only cause minor property damage. If you get into a hit-and-run accident with a…

Published in Car Accidents on May 6, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesYou do not have the same responsibilities as a driver when you are just a passenger in a car. You will have little to no control over the safety of the ride or whether the driver causes a crash. If the accident injures you, however, you will still have the right to file a personal…