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Massachusetts Moped Laws

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on August 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesMopeds are good on gas, fun to ride and easier to park in busy downtown areas than traditional vehicles. Investing in a moped could save you money and improve your daily commute. You could end up in legal trouble, however, if you accidentally or intentionally breach any of Massachusetts’ moped laws. Refreshing your knowledge of…

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Massachusetts Helmet Laws

Published in Bicycle Accidents on August 20, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesNineteen states, including Massachusetts, impose universal laws requiring helmet use by some or all parties that operate vehicles other than cars and trucks. Helmet laws are meant to increase roadway safety by protecting vulnerable road users from catastrophic head injuries. Breaking Massachusetts’ helmet law could result in a traffic infraction, as well as a potential…

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Construction Site Accident in North End Boston, MA

Published in Construction Accidents on July 25, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn July 25, 2019 at about 8:30 am, civilians rushed toward the sidewalk near 85 Atlantic Avenue.  A young woman was struck by a piece of metal that fell from a construction site and already suffered life-threatening injuries to the left side of her face when police arrived at the scene. Bystanders said it was…

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Car Seat Laws in Boston

Published in Car Accidents, Child Injury, Safety on May 8, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesBoston parents must ensure they keep their children properly restrained in acceptable car seats while traveling to protect them from car accidents. Every state upholds specific standards for appropriate car seat use, age, and size restrictions for different types of car seats, and most states even offer free car seat installation services and public safety…

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Can I Claim Personal Injury in Boston If I Was at Fault?

Published in Car Accidents, Local News, Personal Injury on May 7, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery state has different laws when it comes to determining fault for a car accident, and some plaintiffs are able to secure compensation for their car accident damages even though they bear partial responsibility for causing those accidents. If you cause a car accident, you generally do not have grounds for a personal injury claim….

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Massachusetts

Published in Personal Injury on April 5, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you recently received an injury due to someone else’s actions, you may have to accumulate medical bills. If your injuries left you unable to work, the loss in wages may have you wondering how you will ever begin to catch up. However, if someone else caused your injuries, you may want to consider filing…

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Massachusetts?

Published in Personal Injury on April 3, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you received injuries from a car accident, personal injury, medical malpractice, or the wrongful act of someone else, the time immediately afterward is stressful. You must worry about your recovery as well as how you will pay your medical bills – especially if you missed wages due to your injury. Your settlement will provide…

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What Is a Contingency Fee?

Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you experienced injury through no fault of your own and feel the other party could owe you compensation, you have likely done some research on obtaining a personal injury attorney in Boston. Sometimes, however, it can seem as if attorney websites have a language all their own. One of the most commonly misunderstood terms…

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Title IX – Why is this law important to guarantee equality and freedom in the United States?

Published in Civil Law on March 29, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, most Americans think that Title IX is nothing but a law that requires schools to offer the same number of sports teams for girls as boys. However, Title IX is a fundamental law that goes well beyond providing equal access to athletics in colleges. Today, it is a landmark achievement in the long fight…

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Frequently asked questions about car accidents in Massachusetts

Published in Car Accidents on March 22, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesMany drivers who experience car accidents have questions, particularly when it comes to their legal options after a crash and what type of recovery they can expect from a lawsuit. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions concerning car accidents in Massachusetts. How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth? Car accident lawsuits…

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