Massachusetts residents face serious danger if they’re involved in accidents involving a truck. One of the leading causes of these accidents is improperly loaded cargo. What types of improper cargo loading can lead to accidents? Motor vehicle accidents can occur when...
Year: 2021
Recoverable damages after a car crash
Massachusetts law provides compensation to car accident victims for damages they suffer due to these collisions. Here, we'll cover the various types of damages that car accident victims are entitled to. Whether the cause of an accident is mere negligence, impaired...
Facts about workplace injuries in winter
Winter is cold in Massachusetts, and it can be hard on workers. You may think that workplace accidents happen less during this season because people slow down and take more breaks to avoid the cold. However, in some cases, workplace injuries actually increase in...
Could legal Adderall use lead to a DUI charge?
A person with a legal prescription for Adderall may use the drug as directed by a doctor. Arresting someone for possession of Adderall might not stand up in court when the accused presents proof of a valid prescription. However, there could be instances where taking...
Massachusetts civil asset forfeiture
When you are a suspect in a crime, the police and prosecutors will look for any shred of evidence connected to the crime and use it in court. In Massachusetts, law enforcement officers have the right to confiscate your assets and even do so indefinitely. You may want...
Common causes of motorcycle accidents
Motorcyclists in Massachusetts get into a lot more fatal accidents than passenger car drivers. When accounting for vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die on the road than car drivers. Here are some of the main reasons fatal motorcycle...
An overview of Massachusetts impaired driving laws
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibits you from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are found to be driving while impaired, you will likely be taken into custody. If you are convicted on a drunk driving charge, you may...
Most common types of injuries suffered by hotel workers
Hotel workers in Massachusetts are just as likely to experience on-the-job injuries as any other worker. Housekeepers and room attendants, in particular, are prone to certain types of injuries that can result in them filing workers’ compensation claims. It’s possible...
Truck accidents and drowsy driving
Fatigue can be a major problem for truck drivers in Massachusetts. Working long hours without rest, getting poor sleep and being under work-related stress can all contribute to truck driver fatigue. The statistics on truck driver fatigue According to the National...
Is a boating-related DUI possible?
Taking a boat out on the Massachusetts coast or onto a lake is not unlike driving a car. Captains must avoid hitting objects, such as buoys and bridges. Crashing into another boat at high speed may lead to fatalities, which is why speeding and other ill-advised...