Distracted driving is perhaps the most common form of negligent and dangerous driving. As cell phone and GPS usage has increased, more and more drivers have taken their eyes off the road to check for text messages, play with apps and consider their travel route....
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Could my elderly relative be a victim of nursing home neglect?
While you might have wanted to be the one to care for your aging relatives, at some point, it became logistically impossible. After a lot of discussion over what was best for him or her, you decided to look into nursing home care at a long-term facility in...
Birth injuries: what is brachial plexus palsy?
Those Massachusetts residents who have been present for the birth of their child know that the process can be nerve-wracking. The birthing process doesn't always go as planned and medical professionals may need to intervene in ways that are unexpected. As we have...
Hearsay can help or hurt one’s medical malpractice case
Massachusetts residents who have been harmed by a negligent doctor or nurse may find themselves struggling to get by. In addition to their physical and emotional pain and suffering, these innocent victims are often left without the compensation they need to pay their...
Truck accidents: can truckers drive when they have sleep apnea?
If you've ever been surrounded by semi-trucks while driving in Massachusetts, then you know just how intimidating they can be. Their sheer size can cause catastrophic damage when a truck accident occurs, and as a result many motorists are helpless to prevent serious...
Millennials top the list of most negligent drivers
We've all heard stereotypes about which group of individuals in Massachusetts make poor drivers. In many instances, these stereotypes are overbroad and can be downright offensive. Yet, one recent study has shown that one segment of the population, "millennials," are...
Massachusetts worker dies in workplace accident
For some Massachusetts residents who work in the construction or manufacturing industries, work is an inherently dangerous activity. They may perform their job duties near swiftly moving traffic, at dangerous height, or near machinery that can prove deadly. Others who...
We fight to recover compensation from drugged drivers
Last week on the blog we talked about the dangers of drugged driving. Those in Massachusetts who choose to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can suffer from decreased reaction time, deceptive depth perception and an inability...
Did your medication make you sick?
Have you been a victim of an error made by a pharmacist? The consequences may not only be costly but also life threatening. Some would suggest you could avoid such mistakes if you frequent only one pharmacy and build a relationship with the pharmacist who will become...
A drugged driver can be a negligent driver
Massachusetts motorists are well aware of the dangers posed by drunk driving. A drunk driver can have difficulty maintaining his or her lane, yielding to pedestrians and trouble perceiving distances. These issues can result in an injurious or fatal car accident that...
