Last week in this blog we discussed drugged driving and the impact it can have on Massachusetts motorists. This is a growing problem across our country, particularly as marijuana gains wider acceptance amongst the general population. As the problem continues to widen,...
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Drugged driving is a serious danger on Massachusetts roads
Our society spends a lot of time and effort to raise awareness about drunk driving. The efforts are noble, but, despite having a tremendous impact, they fall short of completely halting drunk driving accidents. Also, many preventative strategies neglect to address a...
Workers’ compensation for disfigurement, loss of functions
No one expects to be injured on the job, but it nonetheless happens. And it happens a lot. Those who have suffered workplace injuries are often concerned about their ability to work and, perhaps more importantly, their ability to stay afloat financially. Foregoing a...
Motorcycle Awareness Month and accident prevention
Warm weather is upon us, which means motorcycle riding season in Massachusetts has begun. In fact, May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, which aims to increase awareness and safety for motorcyclists. This is imperative, as thousands of riders are injured or killed every...
Snapchat sued after teen causes car accident at 107 mph
There are many actions an individual in Massachusetts can take while behind the wheel that can put themselves, and others, at risk. One of the most obvious is drunk driving. Driving while intoxicated can slow a motorist's reaction time, inhibit his or her ability to...
Just how common are fatal medical errors? Study may surprise you
Hospitals and other healthcare providers have long asserted that preventable medical errors are rare, and that they usually have minimal impact on patient health. But is that true? It turns out that the rate of medical errors - including fatal errors - is not easy to...
Attorneys fight for motorcycle accident victims
As was discussed last week on the blog, Massachusetts' motorcyclists are left without the safety features found in passenger vehicles. This is significant, as an accident for these individuals can prove to be severe, causing serious injuries and death. Broken bones,...
Motorcycle accidents in Massachusetts
Many Massachusetts residents are pulling out their motorcycles and taking to the road now that spring has arrived. For many, this is fun, relaxing and even exhilarating. But, even for those who operate their motorcycles in a safe fashion, a negligent driver who...
Massachusetts chemical fire injures worker
Most of us go to work every day without much thought about the risks posed by our jobs. There are some in Massachusetts, however, who are well aware of the dangers and, despite this knowledge, put their safety on the line for their employers. Although there are a...
The regulations regarding drunk driving and commercial vehicles
Drunk driving is a very real problem across Massachusetts. Individuals who choose to drink and drive, which is far more than we care to think, put others in harm's way. Their intoxication can render them unable to maintain their lanes, their speed and properly...
