Do recreational pot laws cause an uptick in traffic accidents and fatalities? Several studies say that they do. If you, a family member, or a friend have been in an accident caused by an intoxicated person in Massachusetts, contact our law firm as soon as possible. We can help. Percent…
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is now the only state in the U.S. where individuals convicted of a first-time offense of operating under the influence of alcohol cannot be subjected to interlock ignition devices before their car keys are returned. Boston drunk driving accident attorneys understand a number of traffic safety…
The head of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles resigned this week after revelations that the department should have already suspended the commercial driver’s license of the man responsible for killing seven motorcycle riders in a horrific crash last weekend. The car hauler he was driving collided with a group…
Boston is among the cities with the highest number of convicted drunk drivers on the roads, according to a new study by the insurance industry. The report by QuoteWizard found Boston has the second highest number of drivers with drunk driving convictions of any city in the United States. While…
May is graduation season and is often a time of great joy and family gatherings. Don’t let irresponsible use of alcohol or drugs turn the season into a tragedy. There are more than 100 high schools in Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth and Middlesex counties. And the Boston area is home…
It is the most dangerous time of the year on the roads for young drivers, and alcohol is a factor in a significant number of these crashes. From spring break until the end of graduation season, teenagers and young adults will be celebrating newfound freedoms, hitting the road with friends,…
Gov. Charlie Baker is recommending adoption of a state panel’s recommendation of a series of efforts to combat drunk driving. The measures target marijuana specifically, and would revoke a driver’s license for refusal to submit to testing when suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. The commission, which included…
Our drunk driving injury lawyers in Massachusetts are following legal efforts aimed at drunk drivers across New England as the 2019 legislative session begins in earnest. Massachusetts ranks in the middle of the pack, placing 22nd in a scoring of legal efforts in all 50 states to reduce the risk…
CBS4 Boston rang in the new year by asking why Massachusetts does not have tougher drunk driving laws. It’s a fair question and an admirable focus as we enter 2019. As we reported earlier this fall on our Boston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Blog, relaxed marijuana laws and the opioid…
‘Tis the season for holiday parties. Whether you are out enjoying the season with friends and family, at your company holiday party, or entertaining guests at a restaurant or in your home, we urge you to celebrate responsibly. Not only can you help prevent a holiday tragedy, you will also…