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Massachusetts Seat Belt Law
Published in Car Accidents, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 23, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesA seat belt is a critical safety device that saves thousands of drivers’ and passengers’ lives each year. Seat belts keep passenger vehicle occupants securely in their seats and in the correct positions during car accidents. Without a seat belt, the forces of the collision could send the occupant flying into other people or objects…
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Published in Car Accidents, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 9, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesDistracted driving is a deadly driver mistake. Driving while distracted makes it impossible for a driver to safely control his or her vehicle. It slows reflexes and reaction times, increasing the risk of causing a collision. Distracted driving leads to thousands of car accidents in the U.S. each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
read moreMassachusetts 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…
read moreCan 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….
read moreHow 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…
read moreAre 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…
read moreWhat 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…
read moreCar Accident 2019 Statistics in the United States
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on March 8, 2019
Reading Time: 7 minutesMotor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths and injuries in the United States. They are responsible for billions in property damage and other economic losses each year. If you or a relative suffered injuries or economic damages due to the negligence of another driver, an attorney can represent…
read moreWhat Are Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on February 4, 2019
Reading Time: 6 minutesA personal injury claim may arise whenever one party causes a tangible injury or other measurable loss to another. However, it is possible for a civil claim to arise when no physical injury occurred but the victim sustained emotional suffering due to another party’s actions. Anyone who suffers emotional distress from discrimination, non-physical domestic abuse,…
read moreWhat Is a Contusion?
Published in Personal Injury on December 20, 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesContusions in Personal Injury Claims A contusion is a relatively minor injury, but this does not mean that someone who suffers a contusion due to another party’s negligence cannot claim compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. More than likely, if a plaintiff in a personal injury case does claim compensation for a contusion,…
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