Personal Injury
The Surge in E-Scooter Accidents in Boston
Boston, MA, has seen steady growth in the adoption of E-scooters and other bike-share programs. At the end of 2024, Bluebikes had 520 docking stations across the Boston metro area. The program has nearly 30,000 annual members, sold an additional 1.25 million 24-hour and single-trip passes, and logged over 4.7 million total trips. Unfortunately, as…
Read MoreBoston’s Infrastructure Projects and Their Impact on Personal Injury
As an old city, many of Boston’s bridges and roads were originally built in the early 1900s. After more than 100 years of use, some of these structures are becoming public safety risks. The city frequently has numerous construction projects underway to improve safety and account for population growth. It’s important that the city carry…
Read MoreHow Artificial Intelligence Could Change Personal Injury Law in Massachusetts
You probably already interact with AI every day without even realizing it – whether through voice assistants like Siri or Alexa, your recommendation algorithms on Netflix, or the facial recognition on your smartphone. AI is computer software that is getting closer to thinking and learning like humans. It can also analyze massive amounts of data,…
Read MoreThe Role of Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, expert witnesses might help you prove important aspects of your Massachusetts personal injury case. These experts offer specialized knowledge and insights that can help strengthen your claim. But what is an expert witness? Why are they so critical to your case? Let’s take…
Read MoreTop Five Biking Safety Tips to Remember
While biking is a popular way to get around Boston, unfortunately, bicycle accidents happen every day. It’s important to understand how to be safe so you can avoid being seriously injured in one. Today we want to talk about some key biking safety tips to remember, from our Boston personal injury law firm to you.…
Read MoreAppeals Court Rules Rejection of Voir Dire Questions Not Abuse of Discretion
An appeals court has ruled that a judge in a medical malpractice case did not abuse his discretion in replacing a plaintiffs’ proposed jury voir dire questions with more general questions of his own. Per Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Family members of a 51-year-old woman who died of complications from undiagnosed diabetes alleged in their lawsuit…
Read MoreWhat Is Compartment Syndrome?
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up in a closed space within the body, typically surrounding muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. This pressure can restrict blood flow, leading to damage to the tissues in the compartment. It can happen in any part of the body, but it’s most…
Read MoreHow Does PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Work After a Car Accident?
Policyholders pay their insurance premiums so money is available if and when they need it. If your home is damaged in a tornado, your homeowner’s insurance will help you repair it. If you have automotive insurance, you will have money available following a car accident. If you need a surgical procedure, your health insurance helps…
Read MoreUtility Box Falls on Woman at MBTA Station
On Monday, May 1, a heavy utility box fell from the ceiling at the Harvard MBTA station, injuring a commuter waiting for her train. These boxes were part of a pilot program that ran from 2011 to 2013 and have been unused since 2013, weighing anywhere from 20 to 30 pounds. As of this writing,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know if You’re Bitten by a Dog in Boston
It’s springtime in Boston – we and our neighbors are out enjoying the weather, along with our faithful canine friends. Although it’s always nice to say hello to a dog, animals can attack – often for no reason – and cause serious injuries. Breakstone, White & Gluck has successfully represented folks who sustained horrific injuries…
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