Visiting the beach is among the most popular ways to enjoy the summer in Massachusetts and other coastal areas of New England. While some beachgoers are content to spend their time lounging in the sand, many take this opportunity to swim in the ocean. This overview is not meant to discourage anyone from doing so…
Recently, in February of 2022, a construction company located in Boston was imposed with additional OSHA penalties for a worksite incident that happened in February of 2021. Two workers died in downtown Boston from an accident at the worksite when a dump truck knocked them into a nine-foot trench. The owner and one of the…
Using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has become more prevalent, especially in Boston. On a typical day in Boston, over 95,000 Uber and Lyft rides are completed each day. With the increase in rideshare services and drivers on the road, it is to be expected that there will be an increase in accidents. If…
When health care professionals at nursing homes do not ensure patient safety and health, they can be found negligent. Negligent behavior in a nursing home can be seen in a variety of ways including, abuse, neglect, malnutrition, medical errors, bedsores, and untreated injuries. If you suspect a loved one has been subjected to nursing home…
The Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition strives to achieve a goal of zero pedestrian and biker injuries throughout the Commonwealth. As well as reducing the number of vehicle collisions. Although the Vision Zero program to eradicate road fatalities can significantly reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths, some will always occur. If you or a…
Whether injured in a car accident, slip and fall accident, construction accident, or by a product the great majority of personal injury cases require the injured victim to demonstrate negligence. Understanding the legal concepts of duty of care and negligence will help you better understand your rights and why you need to choose a seasoned…
The world is opening again as Massachusetts has lifted its coronavirus-related restrictions, but COVID-19 has not totally disappeared. Instead of providing safety guidelines for businesses like daycares, the state of Massachusetts has put the planning and execution of COVID-19 policies into the hands of early education providers and childcare centers. Handing off the implementation of…
It seems overwhelming, more than 4,200 residents died from COVID-19 complications in Massachusetts’ long-term care facilities. Recently, Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health released this data, and Attorney General Maura Healey announced investigations into the cases at each of the state’s facilities, but it could take years to parse through all this tragedy. In a lot…
When you are hurt in an accident, it can be difficult to find who is at fault. Often, circumstances can be unclear, or the parties involved refuse to take responsibility. You need a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney at your side. A dedicated attorney will argue their best case. An aggressive and knowledgeable attorney won’t let…
When you lose a loved one under tragic circumstances, the anger, sadness, and grief are immeasurable. In this case, a young man’s life was just starting. The 21-year-old musician started programs in his high school, paving the way for many “lost souls” to find their way through music. What music could he have made? Whose…