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April 21, 2018

What to Know About Whiplash Claims (Part 2)

If you file a Boston personal injury lawsuit, the amount you will receive in an award or settlement depends on many factors. Mainly, it depends on the financial damaged you incurred, the non-financial damages, and your liability for the accident.

Financial

Financial damages are legally called “economic damages”. They are are accident-related costs that you can easily compute. This means items such as medical costs, lost earnings, and the lost earning potential are all types of economic damage. An award is designed to reimburse you for financial expenses that you would not have had if the collision never happened.

April 21, 2018

What to Know About Whiplash Claims (Part 1)

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car collisions are an everyday occurrence in Boston. Victims in car accidents can sustain a variety of injuries.

Whiplash is perhaps the most well-known, and often occurring injury in a car accident in Boston.

Although common, whiplash is grossly misunderstood. Whiplash is specifically an injury to the neck from intense, quick back-and-forth movement of the neck. The term whiplash comes from the movement that creates the injury. This type of action can cause severe injury to the neck and spine.

April 20, 2018

This Common Behavior Increases Your Risk of A Car Accident According to Research

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

It is common knowledge that driving is most dangerous when driving on an unknown route.

The risk in that scenario increases when the driver is following another driver to a final destination. It is the worry of losing the car in front of you that distracts the driver.

Doing everything possible to remain in the line of sight of the driver is what contributes to the risk of accident.

April 20, 2018

Summer is Near, and So Are These Seasonal Driving Risks

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that some of the most dangerous months of the year to be driving are July and August.

As summer approaches, it is important to learn about what makes summer driving so dangerous.

Some cities in Massachusetts will report an increase in drivers during the summer months because of tourists.

More people on the road means more car accident deaths and injuries during the summer.

April 20, 2018

Preventing Dog Bites Around Children

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Dogs are family, and are a child’s best friend. The family dog is generally good for the family, it can teach important life lessons.

But, while dogs and young ones can enjoy a friendship, dog attacks against children happen. They occur annually and injure children in varying degrees. Remember that any interaction between dogs and children should always be watched carefully. Especially when the children are young and when the dog is a acclimatizing to the environment.

Reasons for a Dog Bite

April 20, 2018

Keeping Safe on the Road As A Bicyclist

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Riding a bicycle is typically a very safe activity. Especially now that there are better pieces of safety equipment available, and increased motorist awareness of the dangers of sharing the road.

Bicyclists also have their own set of laws to which they must abide like motorists. Bicyclists have the duty, too, of operating their bike on the road in such a way as to prevent the risks inherent in sharing the road with motorists. The prevalence of bike lanes have helped in decreasing injuries and fatalities.

There is still more that can be done to keep us all safe on the roadways when we share the road.

April 20, 2018

Here’s Why Slip-and-Fall Accident Happen

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Numerous people across the state will visit the emergency room annually for help due to slip-and-fall accidents. Some injuries will not be serious and after some quick treatment they’ll be on their way will not result in a hospital stay. However, other injuries can be severe such as fractures, breaks or even a fatality. Hundreds of slip-and-fall accidents can take a financial toll on the victim and his or her family. The most common reasons for this accident are the condition of surfaces and the lack of job training at the businesses.

Slip-and-fall accidents happen when the walking surfaces are left in an unsafe condition, like with water or other liquids. This is because of failure to maintain the surface, like removing the hazard timely. The surface can also be unsafe due to the weather, such as tracked-in snow. Even an attempt to do the right thing, like keep floors clean, can result in an accident. When signs are not posted to notify guests that the floor is slippery a dangerous accident can occur.

A walking surface that is not level is also cause for concern. Carpeting that is fraying or cracks and potholes can cause a slip-and-fall accident. The law mandates that property owners keep their land safe for guests who are invited onto the property. This means clearing any potential dangers.

April 20, 2018

Drowsy Driving is Impaired Driving

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hundreds of accidents occur annually due to driver’s falling asleep at the wheel. Drowsy driving causes severe impacts. Truck drivers are more likely to be involved accident due to lack of sleep because of the inherent nature of the job.

The only way to be the most alert as a driver is to get sufficient sleep. Drowsy driving is more common than you think. Drivers across the country drive after a late night at work, or staying out all night for a party. Many drivers have experienced the effects of drowsy driving when they find they have nodded off for a split second. They jump to alertness when other driver’s honk their horns or they sense the car veering off-road.

Truck drivers who have to drive for long periods of time have a far more increased risk of an accident that non-commercial drivers. When one truck driver is involved in an accident due to impaired driving, it does not just affect one other non-commercial driver but possibly half of a dozen due to the size of the truck.

April 20, 2018

Do These Tips Really Prevent Car Accidents?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

As a motor vehicle driver, you have a duty under the law to keep yourself, your passengers, and the public safe. Driving lessons may have been something you had a long time ago, but it is those principles you need to keep in mind each day.

However, some of the things you think you learned may not be tips that actually keep you safe.

Some “safe driving” habits are actually the reason that certain injuries take place. Therefore, it is important to understand these things to prevent injuries.

April 20, 2018

Alert Motorcyclists Can Avoid Accidents

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

It is common knowledge that driving a motorcycle comes with risks, risks which are different from those accompanying driving a car.

Despite these risks, people are still driving more and more motorcycles every year. Riding a motorcycle comes with a lot of positives, but it is important to minimize and acknowledge the risks.

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