This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone We all know that smartphones distract drivers. In fact, they’re one of the most common sources of distraction. And though it’s good that public safety campaigns raise awareness of the risks they cause, it’s important to understand they’re not the only cause of distraction. If we
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Legal Options When Your Household’s Primary Earner Gets Injured
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Nearly two-thirds of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. And at least one-third struggles to cover basic expenses, such as food, rent, and other financial obligations. These challenges aren’t only among people who earn less than the average median income. Just one financial setback can completely disrupt a person
Read More...What Are the Worst Traffic Times in Boston?
This article has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Up until 2020, the average Boston driver spent six collective days per year stuck behind the wheel in traffic, longer than drivers in most other U.S. cities. Though Boston’s traffic decreased significantly during the pandemic, most residents are expecting it to increase yet again as life
Read More...4 Questions That Should Be Asked in Every Premise Liability Case
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone It happens all the time. An individual visits a business or other person’s property and suffers an injury as the result of an accident. Data from the U.S. Department of Justice indicates there were approximately 600 such cases filed in 2001 alone, which resulted in more than $4
Read More...Sidewalk Snow Shoveling Rules Across Massachusetts
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Slick walkways can cause serious slip and fall injuries. That’s a major concern for property owners when temperatures drop below freezing and snow hits the ground, and it’s important that all property owners understand legal requirements for clearing snow from their premises. The requirements vary from
Read More...What If My Employer Doesn’t Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone When you’re injured on the job, you’re typically entitled to compensation in the form of workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are a few circumstances in which an injured worker is not covered by an employer through workers’ comp insurance. If your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation
Read More...Workplace Eye Injuries Are Common—Here’s How to Prevent Them
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Every day, around 2,000 workers suffer work-related eye injuries in the U.S. Though some of those injuries require no days off from work and no medical treatment, many require hospitalization, significant time missed at work, and—in the worst of cases—vision loss. How Eye Injuries Happen Eye
Read More...Who Has the Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop in Massachusetts?
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone If you’ve ever sat in a standoff with three or more other vehicles at a four-way stop, you might have wondered who has the right of way. And if you’ve ever been in a fender-bender or more serious crash because another driver got it wrong, then
Read More...Brain Injuries Have a Damaging Effect on Sleep
Reviewed by Jason Stone Brain injuries have profound consequences. Personality changes, mood swings, memory problems—these are just a few of the ways that a brain injury can change a person’s life for the worse. A recent study has shown another way these injuries negatively affect victims: sleep problems. What a New Study Tells Us About
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