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....

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...