Last week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency following a series of horrific gas explosions which ripped through the cities of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, leaving one person dead and 25 more injured. The root cause of the series of three explosions is suspected to be an issue with a high-pressure
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Breaking Update – Massive Recall on Blood Pressure Medication After Potentially Deadly Mix Up
The FDA has just issued a recall on the blood pressure medication Hydrochlorothiazide, after a potentially deadly labeling mix-up. If you or someone you know takes blood pressure medication, it’s important to check the medication immediately to see if you’ve been affected. On August 27th, 2018, Accord Healthcare, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of lot
Read More...Marijuana is Legal in Massachusetts; Driving Stoned Isn’t
Massachusetts has been at the forefront of marijuana reform for decades. The Boston Freedom Rally, for example, attracts thousands of people every year and is the second-largest marijuana reform event in the country. Now, with the availability of recreational marijuana on the horizon, there are big legal changes and countless question marks in store as
Read More...The Personal Injury Claim Process in Massachusetts
Every personal injury case is different, although there are some common elements in the claims process. Most injury cases stem from motor vehicle crashes, in which driver negligence contributes to a collision that results in injuries. For the purpose of providing an overview of the personal injury legal process in Massachusetts, we’ll use car accidents
Read More...Boxers or (Legal) Briefs? Our TV Commercial Leaves Some Wondering
“Boxers or … ?” This question has plagued men for years as the struggle for optimal comfort continues. Some Boston-area viewers may have seen one of our new commercials on TV. The ad, shown above and linked here, has resulted in clients and non-clients alike asking why I did a commercial in my underwear. The
Read More...A Bang-Up Job: Workplace Injuries in Massachusetts
Each year, thousands of Boston workers and tens of thousands of Massachusetts laborers are injured in job-related accidents or suffer work-related illnesses. And a closer look at the statistics reveals some interesting details about the most dangerous occupations and the most common types of workplace ailments. Massachusetts Workplace Injuries: By the Numbers In 2016—the most
Read More...Boston’s Vision Zero and Slow Streets Programs
Boston has made great strides in recent decades to improve traffic flow and reduce motor vehicle accidents, but it’s clear there is still work to be done. In 2014, the last year for which comprehensive crash data is available, 1,279 pedestrians and bicyclists required emergency medical treatment due to motor vehicle collisions. Between 2010 and
Read More...Report: Boston Home to America’s Worst Drivers (Again)
Boston drivers are the most accident-prone in the nation, according to insurance company Allstate’s 13th annual “America’s Best Drivers Report.” Of the 200 cities included in the report, eight of the 10 with the most crash-prone motorists were in the Northeast. Fellow Massachusetts cities Worcester and Springfield joined Boston in the list’s bottom five. The
Read More...Is Boston Ready for Driverless Cars?
Go Boston 2030 is the framework for the future of transportation in Boston, and one of its primary goals is the reduction of traffic accident fatalities. Many believe that a major step toward achieving that goal is a shift to driverless cars. But is Boston ready for self-driving cars? Driverless Cars Hit the Road Driverless
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