Lowell, Massachusetts Legal Blog

Teens are often excited to get out on the road, but their parents likely feel very anxious about their driving. Young adults can easily make mistakes while driving that can result in life-altering injuries or a traumatic experience that forever changes the teen's...

The holidays at the end of the year and the New Year itself often lead to raucous celebrations. People get together with friends or family. They may travel across the states to celebrate with their loved ones. The combination of travel and celebration can be...

As temperatures drop, driving and collision risks increase substantially. The winter months see inclement weather that may include sleet, freezing rain and snow. Freezing precipitation is just one of many factors that can lead to increased traffic risk during the...

Parents generally want to protect their children from pain and provide them with every opportunity in life. Unfortunately, parents have to make decisions that may put their children at risk. For example, most parents need to regularly transport their children in motor...

A variety of different factors influence the likelihood of a major pedestrian collision. Visibility factors including the time of day, the clothing of the pedestrian and where they cross the road are important considerations. Statistically, late night is a...

Summer is winding down and the back-to-school season has just begun – or is about to start. That means that the roads are quickly going to become congested again with those familiar yellow buses.  For drivers, this is a good time to brush up on the rules of the road...

Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a host of injuries. While many of these are minor, others can result in long-term consequences for the victim. A need for immediate medical care and the possibility of needing to continue that care may be daunting, as not everyone is...

Young adults often lack the experience at the wheel that makes adults generally much more competent in dangerous and unpredictable driving situations. The more experience people have driving, the easier it is for them to handle the challenges of operating a motor...

Motorcycle Season is upon us with the beautiful spring and summer weather. Motorcyclists have a unique viewpoint of the road and road conditions. Motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy the feeling of freedom and control. Yet, the freedom that comes with these open vehicles...

Drunk driving is a consistent safety issue. People never know when they might encounter an impaired motorist on the road. Some people work third-shift jobs and might stop at a bar at 9:00 in the morning, only to drive home drunk at 10:00. People may encounter impaired...