In Massachusetts, domestic violence victims and their families have certain protections under state law, including as it relates to their employment. A state law passed in 2014, M.G.L. c. 12, §§ 3, 6, and 9, allows anyone who has experienced domestic violence or has...
Driving under the influence creates a potentially fatal hazard on the road. Commuters, pedestrians, bicyclists, passengers and the intoxicated driver could all suffer from a collision. Massachusetts lawmakers have passed legislation hoping to reduce drunk driving...
Domestic violence affects an alarming number of people in Massachusetts and throughout the country. Spousal abuse, along with child and elder abuse, are likely the most well-known examples. However, domestic abuse and violence may occur between different family...
Are you or a loved one among the Massachusetts drivers who got into motor vehicle accidents involving trucks? The large size of trucks compared to that of cars have the power to do a tremendous amount of damage. What kind of evidence could help your case? Basic...
Persons that drive under the influence present a danger to others and themselves. Police in Massachusetts may keep their eyes out for drivers who appear intoxicated, and pulling over drivers to conduct sobriety checks is not uncommon. Since "reasonable suspicion"...
No one wants to be involved in an accident of any type, but being injured in a collision with an intoxicated driver is even worse. The DUI laws are in place for very real reasons, and causing accidents and potential fatalities is chief among those situations...
In the state of Massachusetts, it is against the law to commit domestic violence against a family or household member. Not only does the law specifically state who is considered a family or household member, but it is clear regarding what constitutes domestic violence...
COVID-19 and the pandemic shutdowns made virtual communication commonplace. Now, the ease of virtual communication can lead to smoother co-parenting. Here are a few things to know about virtual co-parenting in Massachusetts and why it can be beneficial to your...
Even if you can prove that one party was negligent in a Massachusetts personal injury case, it is not the end of the story. The defendant may try to point a finger at you and argue that you were the cause of your own injuries. This invokes the principle of modified...
In Massachusetts, judges evaluate a variety of factors to decide whether it is in the child's best interests to have one parent as the primary caregiver. State law requires judges to investigate allegations of domestic violence prior to making a ruling in a child...
