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Drunk driving charges can have serious consequences. In addition to fines and jail time, motorists may lose their driving privileges. They may also suffer significant personal and professional setbacks. Fortunately, legal defenses exist that can mitigate drunk driving...
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities on the road. Sadly, these accidents continue to occur far too often. Understanding the common types of injuries that can result from car accidents is important for drivers, passengers and all road users....
Child support is a key aspect of ensuring the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. It is a legal responsibility that both parents have to provide financial support for their children. When a parent fails to pay their child support obligations,...
Law enforcement agents often use breath tests to determine the blood-alcohol concentration of drivers they suspect of operating a vehicle under the influence. However, these tests can sometimes give false readings and lead to unjust convictions. Anyone facing an OUI...
You're likely to spot commercial vehicles on highways or other roads in Massachusetts. Whether you call them big rigs or semi-trucks, these vehicles are much heavier than passenger automobiles. Therefore, larger trucks typically cause lots of damage in accidents. But...
There’s no one type of abuse victim in Massachusetts. Despite this, many people might have a very specific image in their head when they think of a domestic violence victim. It’s important to recognize the sign of abuse in different groups. What’s considered abuse?...
An abusive relationship can make you feel isolated, but the fact is that domestic abuse between intimate partners in Massachusetts is more common than you might think. Victims now have more access to justice and routes to leave abusers, but escape remains difficult....
When people hear about "marriage infidelity" in Massachusetts, they usually think about one spouse committing adultery. However, there's another form of betrayal that's subtly but surprisingly on the rise and is leading to a growing volume of gray divorces—financial...
Reckless driving refers to a catch-all description of behaviors behind the wheel that display a wanton disregard for others' safety. Even though many Massachusetts motorists realize that it can cause collisions, they may continue to drive in a manner that puts...
Around 4,500 children visit the emergency department in Massachusetts each year for traumatic brain injuries. Nationwide, that number is at 283,000. A bump or blow to the head could cause a TBI. The jolt to your head causes your brain to jerk back and forth. Your...