On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | May 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
Because Massachusetts and national media have been focused for much of the year on the coronavirus pandemic, some important news stories have not received the attention they might have otherwise. One such item is the distracted driving law that went into effect...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Apr 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may be a bit lax when it comes to car maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations and the like. No matter how diligent you may or may not be about regularly servicing your vehicle, your efforts can help keep you safe from avoidable auto accidents. Gebhardt...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Apr 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
Every state has different laws that help decide fault in a car accident and how each party will receive compensation for damages and injuries. There are two main categories that a state’s laws can fall into: no-fault and at-fault. An at fault state requires the party...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Apr 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
Imagine a situation in which you suffer a serious injury, such as a broken neck or skull fracture, in a motor vehicle accident. Not only do you have to concern yourself with your injury and a long road to recovery, but you also have concerns about your financial...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents may be something that most people experience, but that does not take away the trauma that people experience when a loved one passes away because of one. For people who escape car accidents with their lives, the challenges and emotional trauma...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Feb 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
Authorities in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, continue to investigate a three-vehicle crash that sent a reported six people to the hospital approximately a week ago. Four of those injured are students at Assumption College in Worcester. The accident occurred at the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Feb 13, 2020 | Car Accidents
Automobile accidents can cruelly deprive a family of one of its members. Sometimes children lose a mother or a father and a spouse loses a partner in the marriage. A sudden loss of a spouse and parent can also take away its primary breadwinner. Even if a family member...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jan 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
Texting while driving isn’t just a dangerous habit. It’s also illegal for passenger vehicle drivers in Massachusetts and all commercial vehicle operators in any state across the country. For nearly a decade, Massachusetts has had a law in place prohibiting...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jan 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
People using ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft or taxis, say they are less likely to use seat belts compared to when they are in their own vehicles, according to the Pew Research Center. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says 90% of...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jan 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
A car crash can be a jarring, surreal experience. You may be unsure of what to do after it happens. Instead of contacting police and insurance, you may be too much in shock to report the accident to anyone. After some time, you realize that you need to file an...
