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...
Quincy Legal Issues Blog
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....
What if you were not read your Miranda rights during an arrest?
Most people assume that if the police did not read them their rights during an arrest, the entire case disappears. This, however, is not the case. Learning what these rights cover and what they do not can help you if you find yourself in a difficult situation. When do...
Common driving habits that may lead to car accidents
Many car accidents in Massachusetts are the result of seemingly harmless everyday driving tendencies. Recognizing these dangerous habits could help you be more mindful the next time you enter the road, potentially sparing you from a collision. Distracted driving...
What’s the difference between state and federal drug charges?
A drug charge can create immediate stress, but not every drug case follows the same path. One important difference is whether the case moves through the Massachusetts state court or the federal court. That difference can affect who investigates the case, which court...
How can you protect your retirement during a gray divorce?
Divorce after 50, often called gray divorce, comes with unique financial challenges, especially when retirement is on the horizon. Unlike younger couples who have time to rebuild their savings, you are facing a compressed timeline to secure your financial future. The...
4 mistakes that can hurt your car accident claim in MA
You were heading into Boston for your morning commute when another driver hit you. Now you are dealing with a damaged car, a sore neck and a stack of questions about what comes next. The decisions you make in the days following a crash can have a real impact on your...
Can breathalyzers provide inaccurate results?
A law enforcement officer pulling you over and asking you to blow into a breathalyzer can be a terrifying experience. While this device can produce a blood alcohol content (BAC) reading, it is prone to errors. Understanding the limitations in breath tests is crucial...
What happens if you get an OUI conviction for the first time?
Facing a first-time charge for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) often triggers significant anxiety regarding one’s driver’s license, professional reputation and family stability. In Massachusetts, you may have the option to mitigate the impact of the offense....
Consistency is key when adjusting to shared custody
Rule-breaking and emotional outbursts are common as children adjust to a shared custody arrangement. They may act out intentionally due to their emotional frustrations in some cases. Other times, they may unintentionally violate rules or fail to meet expectations...

