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Hoverboards: Products Liability
Hoverboards started out as a hot gift idea. They quickly fell from grace as concern over potentially explosive lithium-ion batteries quite literally blew up. Over 60 airlines banned hoverboards either as carry-ons or in checked luggage. Lithium-ion batteries power everyday items from smart phones to laptops. But the larger size […]
Car Accidents: Responsibility Beyond Drivers
Car accidents happen for many reasons. Some dismiss it as “just an accident”. Car accident attorneys often face the challenge of unlocking the story behind the story. Consider the case of two people killed, two others seriously injured in a car accident caused by a driver who had just received […]
Rotaries: Traffic Dangers and Statistics
Traffic rotaries send traffic looping around in a circle instead of meeting at an intersection. In the U.S. they exist largely but not entirely in New England. Rotaries started out in Europe but were imported to the U.S. as an alternative to controlled intersections. Highway “experts” claim rotaries aid in […]
Stairway Injuries: What Causes Serious Injuries & How to Prevent Them
Stairway injuries represent a leading cause of accidents. National Safety Council statistics rank stairway injuries second only to motor vehicle accidents among leading causes of accidents. The council’s statistical report, titled Injury Facts 2015, reports falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults age 65 and older. Each […]
Drone Regulations Now Require Private Drone Registration
Drone regulations now require private drone owners to register the devices. Drone owners who previously operated “UAVs” or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of anywhere from 0.55 pounds to 55 pounds were given until February 20, 2016 to register. Those who bought drones after December 21, 2015 face mandatory registration before flying […]
Common Questions About Personal Injury Cases
Common questions about personal injury cases often focus on case value and timing. Here are some frequent questions my office receives: What is my Injury Case Worth? When you suffer an injury that isn’t your fault you’ll want to consider retaining an experienced attorney to get compensation for these injuries. […]
Insurance Software: Determining Value of Personal Injury Claims
It’s no secret insurance companies use software to calculate the value of personal injury claims. Whether they admit it or not, they’ve used software to value personal injury claims since the 1990s. The important thing is what the software is up to. The idea of using computer software to calculate […]
What is the Number One Killer of American Teenagers?
The number one cause of death to teenagers in the United States is car accidents. Several studies arrive at the same conclusion. A report funded by General Motors reveals that 2,439 teenagers died in auto accidents on U.S. Highways in 2012. Just over one-half of the teens killed in those […]
10 Reasons a Trust Is Better Than a Will
Most people have the idea of doing a will in the back of their minds. But there are many reasons why a trust may well be a much better idea. You know you need something in place to take care of your affairs after you pass. Those who you leave […]
What You Should Do After A Car Accident in Massachusetts
After a car accident we’re all shocked. Over 100 thousand car accidents happen in Massachusetts every year. Car accidents cause an average of 4,500 serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts every year. After a crash follow these 10 steps to preserve your right and reduce the stress and […]
