Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient service for many Massachusettsans. The benefits also come along with the risk of accidents that cause injuries or fatalities for passengers, occupants of other vehicles and pedestrians alike. Numerous types...
According to some estimates, divorce among adults older than 50 has more than doubled in the United States over the past decade. What factors contribute to the significant increase in so-called gray divorces? Review the common causes of gray divorce to learn more...
Because pedestrians are relatively unprotected compared to drivers and passengers inside a car, they can suffer severe injuries as a part of an accident. These injuries can have a long-lasting impact on victims’ lives and even lead to their death. Cuts and lacerations...
When you married your spouse, you likely did not intend to eventually end your marriage, but divorce is a common experience for many couples. According to Time, after marriage, couples in the U.S. are 39% likely to eventually get divorced. No matter the situation,...
Massachusetts law defines assault as intending or trying to use force against another person. If this attempt succeeds, the offender could receive assault and battery charges, defined as deliberate nonconsensual or harmful contact with another person. When facing...
Few things have the potential to ruin your fun evening faster than a stop for suspected drunk driving. After all, if a judge or jury convicts you of driving under the influence, you are susceptible to a few different legal penalties. You may also have trouble...
Summer is always a fun time for children because instead of waking up every day and going to school, they can stay home. It is also a time when families may travel or do activities that they cannot do other times of the year. Kids in Danger explains that summer...
When facing a divorce, your primary concern if you have minor children is where they will live. How will you share time fairly with their other parent and participate in important decisions? Before filing a petition to end your marriage, ease your worries by learning...
Massachusetts has strict DUI laws. Even if the offense is your first run-in with the law, the state statutes set out a clear path of how the court will deal with it. You may not believe a one-time decision may impact so many other areas of your life, but it is...
Defective product liability lawsuits cover injuries resulting from a product design or manufacturing issue. Improper product labeling can also create this type of liability. If you or a family member has sustained an injury in a defective product accident, learn more...
