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Who Is Responsible for Falling Debris Injuries in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on March 8, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesFalling debris is a significant injury risk. Common injuries associated with falling objects are head injuries, skull fractures and traumatic brain damage. A falling object could cause permanent disabilities or the wrongful death of a victim. If you or someone you love has injuries from falling debris in Massachusetts, identify the party that could be…
read moreMassachusetts Hit & Run Laws
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety on February 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesA hit-and-run can make a car accident claim in Boston even more complicated. You may not know the identity of the at-fault party. This could mean no opportunity to hold someone else responsible for your injuries and damages. Luckily, Massachusetts’ no-fault law means you can file a claim with your own car insurance provider to…
read moreWho Is Liable in an E-Scooter Accident?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on February 10, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesElectric scooters (e-scooters) have exploded in popularity in Boston with the introduction of rentable dockless e-scooter companies such as Bird and Lime. Yet many riders severely overestimate the safety of these vehicles. Hundreds of e-scooter accidents have injured and killed victims in the last few years alone. If you get into an e-scooter accident, you…
read moreWhat Are Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents?
Published in Personal Injury on January 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorking in construction comes with many risks. Construction zones have dangerous equipment, tools and materials that can cause significant personal injuries. In 2018, 1,008 construction workers lost their lives on the job. This was more than one-fifth (21.1%) of total worker fatalities in the U.S. that year. It is up to every worker and site…
read moreWorkers’ Comp Retaliation Massachusetts
Published in Personal Injury on December 30, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorkers’ compensation is a benefit all employees must lawfully receive in Massachusetts. Every employer in the state must purchase workers’ comp insurance to provide no-fault benefits to employees in the event of an occupational illness, injury or death. If you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you have the right to seek workers’ comp benefits…
read moreWhat Is Governmental Immunity in Massachusetts?
Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury on November 29, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernmental immunity, also called sovereign immunity, is a rule that traditionally protected the government from liability for its actions or those of its employees, even when those actions caused personal injuries. The original governmental immunity rule held that the government would not be liable for its actions or decisions, even if they were negligent and…
read moreMassachusetts Scooter Laws
Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on November 18, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesE-scooters, or electric scooters, have become more popular since the advent of rentable dockless models. Thousands of Lime, Bird and Spin e-scooters landed in Boston, Massachusetts for rent starting at just $1 for riders. As people began to experiment with riding e-scooters, however, issues quickly arose. From angry business owners to serious personal injuries, e-scooters…
read moreMassachusetts Crosswalk Laws
Published in Pedestrian Safety, Personal Injury, Safety on October 16, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesMassachusetts’ crosswalk laws are something every roadway user should learn before getting on the road. Misinformation and lack of crosswalk education are what contribute to hundreds of pedestrian and bicyclist collisions each year. As of October 2019, over 1,200 pedestrian accidents have occurred in Massachusetts this year alone. Pedestrian collisions can cause catastrophic injuries such…
read moreMassachusetts Leash Law
Published in Personal Injury on October 1, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesDog attacks cause hundreds of significant injuries in the U.S. each year. Aggressive and loose dogs can cause puncture wounds, lacerations, broken bones and other serious injuries. To help prevent dog bites, Massachusetts has a strict leash law pet owners must follow. Several municipalities within the state have also passed citywide leash laws and pet…
read moreMassachusetts ATV Laws
Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 30, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesThousands of people use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the state of Massachusetts. ATVs are popular recreational vehicles at tracks and state forests, as well as for work-related uses on farms and plantations. Like all vehicle types, ATVs are subject to state laws. ATV owners and operators must obey certain rules and restrictions to stay on…
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