Quincy Legal Issues Blog
Take these 3 photos after a slip-and-fall accident
Because you have an active retirement, you regularly leave home to visit shops, restaurants, theaters and other places. If a property owner does not keep the premises safe and clean, though, you may sustain a serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident. The Centers for...
What are the DUI penalties in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, law enforcement can arrest you for DUI if you have a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. This state law also applies to intoxication by controlled substances. Review the Massachusetts laws about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs....
Can a drug conviction make you ineligible for financial aid?
When you spent the majority of your time living alongside your parents, you may find yourself living an entirely new lifestyle once you get to college. Many college students experiment with drugs or alcohol while attending school, but if you are a recipient of...
Take these 3 steps after an Uber or Lyft accident
If you regularly hop into Uber, Lyft or other ride-hailing service vehicles, you are not alone. In fact, the Pew Research Center reports that nearly half of Americans use ride-hailing services. Still, as with any automobile accident, you are vulnerable to injury in an...
Common causes of Uber and Lyft accidents
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient service for many Massachusettsans. The benefits also come along with the risk of accidents that cause injuries or fatalities for passengers, occupants of other vehicles and pedestrians alike. Numerous types...
Are you at risk for gray divorce?
According to some estimates, divorce among adults older than 50 has more than doubled in the United States over the past decade. What factors contribute to the significant increase in so-called gray divorces? Review the common causes of gray divorce to learn more...
How to tell your kids about your divorce
When you married your spouse, you likely did not intend to eventually end your marriage, but divorce is a common experience for many couples. According to Time, after marriage, couples in the U.S. are 39% likely to eventually get divorced. No matter the situation,...
Types of assault charges in Massachusetts
Massachusetts law defines assault as intending or trying to use force against another person. If this attempt succeeds, the offender could receive assault and battery charges, defined as deliberate nonconsensual or harmful contact with another person. When facing...
4 reasons your DUI breath test results may be unreliable
Few things have the potential to ruin your fun evening faster than a stop for suspected drunk driving. After all, if a judge or jury convicts you of driving under the influence, you are susceptible to a few different legal penalties. You may also have trouble...
Common summer injuries in kids
Summer is always a fun time for children because instead of waking up every day and going to school, they can stay home. It is also a time when families may travel or do activities that they cannot do other times of the year. Kids in Danger explains that summer...
