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Who 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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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 moreCar 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…
read moreDo you have a premise liability case in Massachusetts?
Published in Safety on March 8, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesA premises liability accident occurs when an individual is injured on someone else’s property or business because of a hazardous condition that the owner could have prevented. In Massachusetts, shop and property owners owe a duty to people who use their premises to keep them free from any hazard which may result in personal injuries….
read moreChecking a Doctor’s Credentials
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on May 16, 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people trust health insurance companies to contract with top-quality doctors, hospitals, and state licensing agencies. Unfortunately, many insurers regularly use practitioners who are subpar at best. Some may even have medical disciplinary actions, medical malpractice claims, and other negative marks on their records. Different Ways to Research a Doctor Although no federal database provides…
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