Boating Accidents--Staying Out of 'Hot Water'

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Summer is in full swing, with lakes and oceans are abuzz with vacationers frolicking on watercraft ranging from motor boats and jet skis to yachts. Unfortunately, the same dangers faced by motor vehicle operators driving to water recreation…

Distracted Driving: Dangerous & Rampant

Distracted Driver Awareness Month ended last month, but the problem remains.  Driver error causes 90 percent of motor vehicle accidents (“mva”)—with 26 percent of crashes blamed on cell phone use, according to National Safety Council…

No Bones About It: What To Do If You Are Bitten By A Dog

  A canine companion may be man’s best friend, but last year, one-third of homeowner’s insurance liability claim dollars-- more than $489 million—was paid to settle dog bite claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute,…

Independent Medical Examination or "Insurance Manipulation Exam"?

If you seek to recover for a personal injury, expect an insurer, be it a PIP (Personal Injury Protection) carrier for a motor vehicle-related injury, or a liability insurance carrier for an injury caused by a slip and fall or medical negligence,…

Personal Injury Protection Benefits & Lost Wages

Discussing Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) benefits concerning Massachusetts’ compulsory No-Fault automobile insurance is a surefire way to induce glassy-eyed stares from most Bay Staters. From time to time, our blog will tackle PIP-related…

Social Host Liability

Summer is a carefree time to take in a ballgame, relax at the beach, or party with friends. But what happens if a guest at your bbq over-indulges?  What if your teen-ager hosts a keg party while you and your spouse enjoy a Maine getaway weekend…