If you file a Boston personal injury lawsuit, the amount you will receive in an award or settlement depends on many factors. Mainly, it depends on the financial damaged you incurred, the non-financial damages, and your liability for the accident. Financial Financial damages are legally called “economic damages”. They are are…
Car collisions are an everyday occurrence in Boston. Victims in car accidents can sustain a variety of injuries. Whiplash is perhaps the most well-known, and often occurring injury in a car accident in Boston. Although common, whiplash is grossly misunderstood. Whiplash is specifically an injury to the neck from intense,…
It is common knowledge that driving is most dangerous when driving on an unknown route. The risk in that scenario increases when the driver is following another driver to a final destination. It is the worry of losing the car in front of you that distracts the driver. Doing everything…
Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that some of the most dangerous months of the year to be driving are July and August. As summer approaches, it is important to learn about what makes summer driving so dangerous. Some cities in Massachusetts will report an increase in drivers during…
Dogs are family, and are a child’s best friend. The family dog is generally good for the family, it can teach important life lessons. But, while dogs and young ones can enjoy a friendship, dog attacks against children happen. They occur annually and injure children in varying degrees. Remember that any…
Riding a bicycle is typically a very safe activity. Especially now that there are better pieces of safety equipment available, and increased motorist awareness of the dangers of sharing the road. Bicyclists also have their own set of laws to which they must abide like motorists. Bicyclists have the duty,…
Numerous people across the state will visit the emergency room annually for help due to slip-and-fall accidents. Some injuries will not be serious and after some quick treatment they’ll be on their way will not result in a hospital stay. However, other injuries can be severe such as fractures, breaks or…
Hundreds of accidents occur annually due to driver’s falling asleep at the wheel. Drowsy driving causes severe impacts. Truck drivers are more likely to be involved accident due to lack of sleep because of the inherent nature of the job. The only way to be the most alert as a…
As a motor vehicle driver, you have a duty under the law to keep yourself, your passengers, and the public safe. Driving lessons may have been something you had a long time ago, but it is those principles you need to keep in mind each day. However, some of the…
It is common knowledge that driving a motorcycle comes with risks, risks which are different from those accompanying driving a car. Despite these risks, people are still driving more and more motorcycles every year. Riding a motorcycle comes with a lot of positives, but it is important to minimize and acknowledge…