As life slowly starts returning to normal, the roads are more dangerous than ever. More people are going back to work, more people have places to be, and more people just want to get out of their homes. Add to that the constant texting and driving, it makes for a scary situation. For the elderly...Read More
Actually, please restrain your dog. A dog bite can be a physically and emotionally traumatizing event. If you have been involved in one of these situations, you may be overwhelmed in trying to seek medical treatment while trying to figure out what your options are to recovery. Did you know that dog bite cases are...Read More
I am obviously kidding here! PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk–driving crashes—that’s one person every 48 minutes in 2017. Fortunately, these deaths have fallen by 1/3 in the last 30 years. This is according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, drunk-driving crashes claim more...Read More
This is not good idea! According to Massachusetts State law, if a motorist is approaching a crosswalk, the pedestrians have the right of way if they are in the path of a motorist or if they are within 10 feet of the half-way point in the road. In other words, if you see someone in a crosswalk, STOP! ...Read More
Do I have your attention now? I am only kidding. DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE! Over the last decade as a personal injury attorney I have seen an alarming increase in the number of car accident cases that were caused by a driver who was texting. From someone who has seen first-hand the horrific results...Read More
For the average driver, you will be in an auto accident every 17.9 years, according to car insurance industry estimates. So for the average driver, you will be involved in 3-4 accidents on average over the course of your driving career. Did you know that according to the National Safety Council, there are over 10...Read More
Car insurance is often a confusing and tricky topic. Most auto insurance coverages follow the car around, which means that the coverage applies if that specific car is involved in an accident or claim, regardless of the driver. Underinsured coverage (Part 12 of the MA Standard Automobile Policy) follows you and the people that live in...Read More
After experiencing a terrible accident or fall, the last thing you want to be worrying about is the logistics of what “filing a personal injury claim” actually means. When filing such a claim, there are many grey areas that can often get confusing and overwhelming. In such a stressful moment in your life, it’s so important...Read More
Whenever you are in an accident, your mind is definitely in other places- Now what? Who do I call? Am I hurt? How much is this going to cost me? The questions you ask yourself are endless. However, if there is one thing that I want my readers, family, friends, and clients to think of...Read More
“Slip and Fall” Accidents Now that the winter, ice, and snow are officially here in New England, it’s more important than ever to know how to react if you should find yourself in a slippery situation. Here is some background information on “Slip and Fall” accidents caused by snow, rain, or ice. This type of...Read More