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Published in Personal Injury on January 20, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Working in construction comes with many risks. Construction zones have dangerous equipment, tools and materials that can cause significant personal injuries. In 2018, 1,008 construction workers lost their lives on the job. This was more than one-fifth (21.1%) of total worker fatalities in the U.S. that year. It is up to every worker and site…

Published in Car Accidents on January 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes A car accident in a leased vehicle can lead to an insurance claim that is more difficult to navigate than a crash in a car you own. You will need to notify the leasing company on top of your insurance company of the accident, for example, and be careful with the replacement parts your mechanic…

Published in Personal Injury on December 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Workers’ compensation is a benefit all employees must lawfully receive in Massachusetts. Every employer in the state must purchase workers’ comp insurance to provide no-fault benefits to employees in the event of an occupational illness, injury or death. If you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you have the right to seek workers’ comp benefits…

Published in Massachusetts Law on December 10, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Taking leave without fear of losing your job when you are sick is a right you have as an employee in Massachusetts. State law mandates all employers must provide sick leave – paid or unpaid – to all employees. Employers must offer sick leave without retaliating against those who take it, such as with demotions,…

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury on November 29, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Governmental immunity, also called sovereign immunity, is a rule that traditionally protected the government from liability for its actions or those of its employees, even when those actions caused personal injuries. The original governmental immunity rule held that the government would not be liable for its actions or decisions, even if they were negligent and…

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on November 18, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes E-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…

Published in Pedestrian Safety, Personal Injury, Safety on October 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Massachusetts’ 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…

Published in Personal Injury on October 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Dog attacks cause hundreds of significant injuries in the U.S. each year. Aggressive and loose dogs can cause puncture wounds, lacerations, broken bones and other serious injuries. To help prevent dog bites, Massachusetts has a strict leash law pet owners must follow. Several municipalities within the state have also passed citywide leash laws and pet…

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Thousands 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…

Published in Car Accidents, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 23, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes A 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…