Springfield Criminal And Injury Law Blog

The United States is experiencing an opioid epidemic on a level the rest of the world has not encountered. The use of opioids can start innocently and legally, such as after a person endures a severe injury that necessitates strong painkillers during subsequent...

Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol carries significant legal consequences in Massachusetts. Drivers who are visibly intoxicated and/or have measured blood alcohol content above 0.08% can receive fines, license suspension and jail time.  Before facing a...

For many workers in Massachusetts, job duties look the same from day to day. That is, whether you work in an office, warehouse, hospital or another setting, you probably perform the same tasks over and over. If you are not careful, though, you may develop a repetitive...

While recent decades have seen increased efforts to improve worker safety, construction jobs remain some of the most dangerous in any industry, and injuries and fatal accidents are alarmingly common. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in...