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April 19, 2018

Sport Injury Lawsuits

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 sue for are injuries that you

knew you were going to get. This means like head injuries in boxing, and so on.

When you participate in certain sports or activities that you know have some degree of risk, yet you engage in them anyway, you are said to be taking the “assumption of risk”.

Certain entities and organizations will go even further, to have you sign a waiver understanding this before you can engage in their activity. This means that if you are injured in that activity, they will have a defense which protects them from liability to you.

April 19, 2018

The Importance of Taking Photos After a Car Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

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 gravity of the situation. These may be some of the most crucial moments in the life of your personal injury lawsuit. This is why it is important to take pictures of the vehicle, the surroundings, the people, even your clothes and skin.

The American Association of Justice reports that insurance companies are very profitable. They are so profitable because they can be incredibly successful in denying accident claims. Your photos will back up your words. Without your photos, it becomes easier for an insurance adjuster to put the culpability of the accident on you, low-balling the cost of the damage, and arguing that your injuries are not that severe.

April 19, 2018

Massachusetts Laws and Texting While Driving

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

For nearly ten years in Massachusetts texting while driving has been illegal.

There are similar laws in nearly at 50 states in this country, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To drive legally in Massachusetts, every driver should refrain from reading, sending or otherwise operating their cell phone to engage with a text message, e-mail, or other communication.

This is not only limited to when the vehicle is in motion. If the vehicle is on, yet stopped, the driver is still deemed to be “driving” and operating the motor vehicle.

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April 19, 2018

Are there “Leash Laws” in Massachusetts?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Annually, canines bite or fight with nearly 5 million individuals in this country. These attacks usually occur because the domesticated dog was not on a leash or otherwise restrained in public venues.

Massachusetts general laws, chapter 140, section 173, would be the states “leash law” that requires an animal in public on a leash at all times. You should also check the laws in your local city and town for added restrictions.

If an owner of a dog does not follow the laws and regulations of Massachusetts and the town, and another person is injured by the dog, the owner will likely be facing a personal injury lawsuit known as a “dog bite claim.”

April 19, 2018

Teenage Drivers Need to Remember These Points

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The drivers that face the most risk when getting in a vehicle ate those between the ages of 16 and 19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that this cohort have triple the chance a fatality in a car accident than drivers in their 30s.

It is their youth and lack of real world experience contributes to teenage driving accidents. Because of teenage personality, such drivers speed, do not wear seat belts and entertain all forms of dangerous acts.

Young driver’s learn and absorb driving habits from their instructors who are often their parents. So it is important to demonstrate the safest examples of driving.

April 18, 2018

Common Seat Belt Defects that Lead to Failure

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

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

April 17, 2018

Types of Evidence You Need in Trucking Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A Massachusetts trucking accident will lead to debilitating injuries and enormous medical expenses. Having the best evidence possible will make it more likely that you get the settlement offer you deserve. You need evidence which shows clearly that the truck driver or company acted negligently. A knowledgeable Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can help you though this process.

You absolutely need a lawyer to walk you through a trucking accident personal injury case. The issues in these types of lawsuits can be complex. Generally there are three major pieces of evidence that your lawyer will want you obtain for your in your lawsuit.

If possible, getting hold of the truck driver’s logbook. This tells you exactly what they were doing and when.

April 17, 2018

What Expenses and Injuries are Compensated in a Personal Injury Case?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit, a monetary award is meant to compensate you for your injuries from an accident. This means giving you back, in some form, what you have lost, if possible. These are sometimes simple things like property loss and medical expenses. However, the level of pain and suffering can be difficult to put into monetary terms.

Here are some definitions of “damages” you will hear about in your case:

Medical Expenses – this is exactly what is sounds like, the money put into making you better, including continuing treatment into the future.

April 17, 2018

Avoiding Icy Road Car Accidents

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Snow and ice conditions can turn the roads into a dangerous place to drive. This is usually the case with “black ice” which is just ice that still allows you to see through to the pavement below. That is to say, that the ice is practically camouflaged as part of the road.

You can see black ice if you pay attention on days with light snow fall. Where the pavement is free of moisture, except in a few small areas, then those are probably black ice patches. This is especially so when it is below freezing outside.

Black ice will be created when it is overcast and cold. Where the sun does not shine through, there is less traffic, and areas for shade, you will find more patches of black ice.

April 16, 2018

Preventing Construction Site Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that less than 10% of construction laborers will be the victim of an injury on site annually. Yet, there were nearly 900 deaths annually at construction sites across the country.

Construction site injuries and accidents often occur because those in charge try to cut corners to be more profitable. Instead of complying with government standards and regulation, they opt for faster cheaper work. This results in unsafe working conditions, workers who are not trained fully, lack of safety inspections, negligent workers, or defective equipment use.