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In more than 30 states, steps have been taken to decriminalize marijuana, to make it legal with a prescription or even to make marijuana legal for recreational use.  In Massachusetts, medical marijuana is legal but the roll out has been accompanied by a number of issues. Go Local reports that medical marijuana dispensaries have paid...

Halloween is supposed to be a fun time for children in Boston and surrounding suburbs, including Cambridge and Quincy. Kids may go to parties, out trick-or-treating, on hayrides or to costume contests. Unfortunately, when children are out on the streets on Halloween night, an experienced personal injury lawyer knows there is a significant risk that...

Driving while fatigued has become a major problem on U.S. roads. The National Sleep Foundation reveals that the annual costs of drowsy driving crashes totals about $12.5 billion. There are 1,500 people dying annually in the U.S. due to collisions involving fatigued driving, and there are another 71,000 people getting hurt. Drivers generally know that...

Dementia is a serious condition to treat that is incurable. While there are many potential reasons why people develop Alzheimer's or other types of dementia as they age, one potential risk factor is traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research has repeatedly demonstrated that there is a potential link between suffering traumatic brain injury and subsequently developing...

Parents put kids in car seats and do everything they can to protect them from accidents, but some parents may be putting their children at risk of serious injury or death inside of vehicles. This risk comes from heat stroke. On a day when the temperature outside is in the 80's, the temperature inside of...

Bicycle riders and drivers are being forced to coexist more on the roads as people increasingly turn to bicycling as a method of commuting or getting exercise. This is especially true in Boston, which has been named one of America's Best Cities for Biking. Unfortunately, even in bike-friendly cities like Boston, tensions can arise when bicycle...

Car accident costs are very high both for individual victims and for society. The driver who is responsible for causing a motor vehicle collision is also responsible for compensating the victims of accidents. However, it is up to the victims to pursue a damage claim. Accident attorneys in Springfield, MA at the Law Offices of...

A Massachusetts man involved in a motorcycle accident two years ago is sharing his story with others and urging caution on the roads. According to ABC, the man was riding his motorcycle at about 10:00 in the morning in September 2012. He had a helmet on and was heading to meet a friend for breakfast....