Finding out that a loved one has passed away in a car-related accident can be extremely devastating. The suddenness of the event and the questions of how and why can overwhelm loved ones. After a person has been put to rest, it may be time to start answering those...
Year: 2017
Daughter killed, son injured – MA family sues Walmart for tires
It's every parents' worst nightmare. On their way to school in February 2016 a family's daughter was killed and their son was irreparably injured when the car they were driving left the road way. There had been severe weather reported in the area and school was even...
Winter driving may require driving slower to avoid liability
Massachusetts drivers are all too familiar with the cold winters filled with snow and ice. With winter just around the corner, a quick reminder of how the winter can mean dangerous roads and serious car accidents may be worthwhile. A legally acceptable rate of speed...
Hold the negligent parties responsible for truck accident injury
We have all seen commercial trucks hauling their load down Worcester roads. While we need these trucks to bring the goods and services to those that need it and to keep businesses running smoothly, there is a downside to their presence. That downside is the potential...
Unique dangers motorcyclists may encounter on Worcester roads
The feel of the open road, the wind in your hair and the sun on your face really can't be beat. That's why so many Worcester residents love to get out on their motorcycle and ride. Whether for primarily recreational use or when a motorcycle is a daily commuter, there...
Why many drivers are uninsured
Having auto insurance is required in nearly all states, Massachusetts included. Thus, it can be frustrating when you are hit and/or injured by another driver and need her or his insurance company to help with your medical recovery and other costs--except the other...
Could a design defect have caused loved one’s wrongful death?
Trying to pick up the pieces after the unexpected death of a loved one isn't an easy task. There is much to deal with after the passing of a loved one and it isn't always easy. That being said, not all deaths are necessary or unpreventable. Sometimes a person's death...
Worcester pedestrian injured by automobile, DUI suspected
Accidents can happen so fast. One moment everything is normal, and the next, you are laying in a hospital bed injured after a run-in. Or at least, that might have been what it felt like for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and injured in Worcester. The driver...
Staying safe around commercial trucks
Many drivers justifiably feel nervous when they notice a commercial truck approaching. Understanding why big rigs present some unique dangers can help you avoid serious accidents. The main dangers trucks present stem from their large size and mass. These factors can...
Animal bites in a Worcester neighborhood can cause serious injury
We love our pets. Whether a dog, cat or something more exotic, they are like family members. While that may be true, not all dogs and cats are docile and domesticated. Occasionally, a family pet in Massachusetts may lash out at the people around them, and this can...