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…
Car impact collisions tend to cause severe injuries to the neck and back of the driver and passengers. The entire body, while sitting in the car, will violently jerk forward during a car crash. When the vehicle comes to a sudden stop, the body is slammed back into place. This…
We usually think of personal injury lawsuits as coming to fruition based on accidents or behavior that the victim could not have predicted. However, there are times where violent or dangerous sports – where you know you will be injured – can create personal injury lawsuits. Usually, what you cannot…
Car collisions are sudden. They happen in the middle of a tranquil, uneventful drive. That quick minute can result in minor injuries or tragic fatality. Once you are safe from the immediate harm of the accident, shock can quickly set in. It can be hard to think or understand the…
Seat belts will not prevent every injury in every car accident. They do however reduce the risk of injury and death. Sometime they fail to protect an occupant because of a defect or bad design. For example: Latching and Unlatching in the Accident Seat belts come undone during a car…
The nation has seen an increased focus on the dangers of distracted driving in recent years. While any one of a number of possible distractions can pull a motorist’s eyes off the road long enough to cause a traffic accident, few dangers are as prevalent as the recurring problem of…
The unexpected death of a loved one in an accident is commonly referred to as a wrongful death. Under Massachusetts state law, people or entities responsible for wrongful deaths can be liable to the deceased’s estate for various damages. It is important for families to understand that state law only…
While many motorcycle riders enjoy the freeing feeling associated with riding motorcycles on roads throughout Massachusetts, the truth is that motorcyclists are frequently exposed to serious injuries when they happen to be involved in motor vehicle accidents. The inherent lack of protection afforded to motorcycle riders often means that these individuals are…