A Personal Injury Law Blog from SUGARMAN
The first test of a driverless truck was conducted last summer. This milestone will cause major disruptions in the trucking industry, which generates $800 Billion per year. Trucking provides more jobs...
SUGARMAN is extremely pleased to announce that Rosa G. Mazzeo, an associate with the firm since 2017 has been named by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an Up and Coming Lawyer. Massachusetts Lawy...
On December 9, 2019, a Safety Review Report was published on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The report found the MBTA’s approach to safety concerning and questionable. Since th...
As of February 23, 2020, Massachusetts drivers will be penalized for holding their cell phones while operating a vehicle. The new legislation, An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telep...
Topics: Auto Accident Law
Vaping companies in Massachusetts continue to feel the wrath of the public. Following the recent ban on vaping products in the Commonwealth, Attorney General Maura Healy filed suit against e-cigarette...
Topics: Product Liability
Amazon Prime provides a vast selection of products that can be delivered in just a few hours. This convenience comes with a price – your safety. A Wall Street Journal investigation found...
Topics: Product Liability
34 school districts in Massachusetts do not meet the state guidelines of having at least 1 nurse for every 500 students. Why is this concerning? In some communities, students’ only access to healthcar...
The firm is proud to announce that Marianne LeBlanc, appointed to the Board of Bar Overseers in 2018, was recently appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court as Vice-Chair of the Board of Bar Overs...
On January 7, 2020 a Complaint was filed that states Amtrak’s new arbitration clause in their “Terms and Conditions” violates the Constitution. The new clause forces passengers to give up their First ...
Topics: Premises Liability, Railroad Accidents
Just before the holidays, there were three deadly crashes in just three weeks on Route 24 in Massachusetts. Drivers want to know what’s being done to protect them. In recent years, MassD...
Topics: Auto Accident Law
For many Bostonians, riding the train, subway, or bus is part of their daily commute. They see firsthand that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) transit system is riddled with probl...
Topics: Auto Accident Law, Railroad Accidents
Massachusetts drivers are used to horrible commutes. In fact, the Boston Globe found that the problem has been getting worse, and many Boston drivers believe the traffic in their city is worse than an...
Topics: Auto Accident Law