Facts on Opioid Addiction in Massachusetts: Opioids are a class of drugs found in the opium poppy plant. They are commonly used as painkillers. The most commonly used opioids are: OxyContin and Percocet (oxycodone), Vicodin (hydrocodone), Abstral, Fentora, and Duragesic (fentanyl), heroin, Duramorph (morphine), Demerol (meperidine) and Belbuca (buprenorphine). Massachusetts has one of the highest
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Fast Facts on Marijuana In Massachusetts
Marijuana and Driving in Massachusetts: Driving while high on marijuana is illegal and you could get an OUI There is no conclusive test for measuring THC impairment. Police officers use observational skills, field sobriety tests, and drug recognition to prosecute civilians. Breathalyzers that detect THC impairment are under development. After alcohol, marijuana is the drug
Read More...Ways to Avoid Drowsy Driving
We all know how dangerous driving drunk is. There are endless resources like ride-sharing and designated driving that have been set up to help stop drunk driving. So why aren’t we doing anything about drowsy driving? It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t get behind the wheel drunk, but I’m willing to guess that you’ve hopped
Read More...Antibiotics Linked to Aortic Aneurysm & Aortic Dissection
Fluoroquinolones are a group of widely-used, broad-spectrum antibiotics prescribed to treat a variety of respiratory and urinary tract infections. Unfortunately, they have also been long associated with a large number of dangerous complications and adverse health effects. Most recently, fluoroquinolone antibiotics have been shown to greatly increase the risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissections
Read More...Elder Neglect and Abuse in Massachusetts Nursing Homes: How You Can Protect Your Senior Loved Ones
Massachusetts nursing homes have been making national news recently and yet again, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Last Wednesday, following a year-long investigation, the state’s Attorney General Maura Healey announced that serious instances of neglect have been discovered in as many as 7 elder care facilities across the Bay State. Healey said that her
Read More...Warning to Residents of Synergy Health Centers
I hope your loved one is not a resident of any of the nursing homes listed below. Why? Because SynergyHealth Centers are only closing two of them (New England Health Center in Sunderland and Waban Health Center in Newton) despite the fact that it has been reported that Synergy had more than $31 million in unpaid mortgage loans
Read More...Jason Stone Injury Lawyers Wants to Help The Victims of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover’s Columbia Gas Explosions
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
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
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