Suppose a traffic stop on Route 3A in Quincy ends in your arrest and an officer takes your phone. Many people assume investigators can then review everything, including messages with your ex about the kids. Massachusetts law, however, places meaningful limits on what...
Quincy Legal Issues Blog
Can you sue if a crash was partly your fault?
Imagine another driver ran a red light and hit your car. You ended up in the hospital with a broken collarbone and other injuries that required weeks of physical therapy. Now the insurance adjuster is asking pointed questions about your actions before the crash. Were...
3 technical reasons a breathalyzer test can fail
When police pull you over on suspicion of operating under the influence, a breath test reading above 0.08% creates immediate panic. You may assume that a digital readout provides undeniable proof of guilt in court. Breath test machines are sensitive tools that need...
Can you file for divorce without knowing where your spouse is?
Losing contact with your spouse can make divorce feel impossible, especially when you have no idea where to send the court papers. In Massachusetts, however, not knowing where your spouse is does not necessarily stop you from filing for divorce. Here is what you may...
The $2,000 Threshold: When Can You Sue for a Quincy Car Accident?
Car crashes in Quincy leave drivers with sudden pain and vehicle damage. Massachusetts uses a no-fault auto system. Under this rule, Personal Injury Protection pays your initial care costs up to $8,000. However, state law limits your right to sue the driver who caused...
How to approach a gray divorce with respect
Becoming older together often means building a life over many years. A couple may have raised children, purchased a home, planned for retirement and shared countless milestones. When that marriage ends later in life, it means letting go of familiar routines, shared...
How long do you have to file an injury claim?
After an injury, you may need time to recover, review your losses and learn what caused the harm. Yet Massachusetts law gives you a limited time to file most personal injury lawsuits. This filing period follows a rule known as the statute of limitations. The deadline...
How gray divorce affects retirement accounts in Massachusetts
Gray divorce, or divorce later in life, often presents unique financial challenges. For many couples, retirement accounts and pensions represent some of their most valuable assets after decades of marriage. If you are considering a gray divorce in Massachusetts, learn...
Jackknifes and rollovers: Why Quincy truck crashes happen
If you drive Route 3 or I-93 near Quincy, you share the road with large commercial trucks every day. When one jackknifes or rolls over, the results can be catastrophic. These crashes are preventable, and if you have been injured in one, understanding the cause can...
8 income streams courts count towards your spousal support order
When you think about spousal support, your first instinct may be to focus only on your paycheck. In Massachusetts, however, courts look well beyond your base salary. Your full financial picture, including multiple income streams, factors into every alimony decision....

