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What Are the Psychological Effects of Being in An Accident?
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…
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What Is Massachusetts’s Hands-Free Law?
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…
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What Is a Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injury?
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…
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The Most Common Prescription Drug Errors in Boston
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…
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Is My Landlord Liable for My Accident in My Apartment in Massachusetts?
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…
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What to Do If You Are in an Out-of-State Car Accident
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…
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What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Malpractice?
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…
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Is Hitting a Parked Car Considered a Hit-and-Run in Massachusetts?
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…
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What Legal Actions Can I Take If I’m an Injured Passenger in An Accident?
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…
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What Should I Do If I Was in an Accident Caused by Brake Checking?
Published in Car Accidents, Safety on May 4, 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesBrake checking is a dangerous driving maneuver, often resulting from a reckless driver’s frustration or other poor behavior. Brake checking can easily result in unfortunate car accidents, putting victims in an unfair position. However, you can take legal action. Our Boston car accident lawyers have been dedicated to serving the community for over a decade….
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