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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Know Your Rights
The first step toward protecting your rights is to know what they are.
Is There a Statute of Limitation for a Civil Suit in Massachusetts?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides the means, called a civil lawsuit, by which you may pursue and receive justice.
Motorcycle Safety: Sharing the Road
Motorcycle safety is not strictly the rider’s responsibility. Anyone operating a vehicle on the open road should know how to safely share the road with motorcycles.
Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer Near Me?
The top 3 reasons criminal defense lawyer near me is the best idea.
Water Park Accidents: Are Public Pools and Water Parks Dangerous?
A day at the public pool or water park is supposed to be about fun in the sun. However, if conditions affect pool and water park safety, it can end in tragedy.
Motorcycle Accident Law Firm: 7 Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle Accident Law Firm, Raipher P.C., recommends these 7 Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders to reduce their risk of an accident.
Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident: What Now?
If you have been charged with leaving the scene of an accident in Massachusetts, the level of criminal liability you face depends entirely on the facts surrounding your case. Also known as “hit and run,” this crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending...
Failing to Use Their Turn Signal: Am I at Fault?
If you sideswipe, center-punch, or rear-end someone who makes a sudden move in their vehicle while failing to use their turn signal, are you at fault? The short answer is, maybe; the long answer is, it's complicated. Failing to Use Their Turn Signal In 2012, MSNBC...
Hit and Run Accident: What to Do?
Involved in a hit and run accident?
Criminal Defense: Charged in a Criminal Case. How Do I Protect Myself?
Solidifying your criminal defense can make all the difference. Criminal convictions can have costs that go beyond the length of a prison sentence. Depending on the particular charges, your occupational license, license to drive, right to possess a firearm, or...
Right of Way Accident: Who is at Fault?
An automobile accident attorney is well-versed in how to properly document and make a legitimate claim for such damages, or, if the accident was not your fault, make valid arguments as to why the damages are not your responsibility. Contacting a lawyer can be invaluable.
Is the Property Owner Liable If I Fell in Winter Weather?
Winter weather brings its own set of hazards as the snow and ice can jeopardize
your safety.
Social Host Liability in Massachusetts: Are You Liable for Your Guests’ Actions?
Are you held responsible for another’s actions after attending your party?
Playground Liability: Who is Responsible for Accidents and Injuries?
Who Is Responsible for Playground Liability? Playground safety has drastically improved since today's parents were children. Concrete landing pads, burning hot metal slides, and rusty merry-go-rounds have been replaced by soft synthetic surfaces, plastic equipment,...
10 Rear-End Collision Accident Symptoms Not to Ignore
Rear-end accident symptoms can be an indicator of serious injury not to be ignored.
Going to Court to Win a Case? Is it Necessary?
going to court should be the last resort
How Much Time Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Claim?
Although motorists are required to carry collision or comprehensive insurance coverage, most don’t know what to expect from the settlement process. Insurance coverage will help you pay for medical bills or repairs to your vehicle, so you probably want to know how fast the claim process is to plan for covering those expenses.
What is Comparative Negligence?
Over the years the legal standard in many jurisdictions has shifted to a negligence theory that doesn’t automatically prevent you from collecting on a claim if you bear some of the responsibility for your injuries.