The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately one out of every three traffic-related fatalities involves a drunk driver. Massachusetts allows for sobriety checkpoints that will likely be significantly deployed over this holiday season. Research clearly indicates that the incidents of Operating Under the Influence (OUI) occur at a notably higher rate …
Understanding Massachusetts Slip & Fall Premises Liability Law
During the holiday season, the winter weather creates possibly dangerous surface conditions. Snow and ice can make sidewalks, parking lots, entryways, and flights of stairs potential settings for injuries. Those who own, control, or possess property can be subjected to civil liability when other parties are harmed within their property. This liability can apply to …
Massachusetts Winter Weather Creates Dangerous Driving Conditions
Roughly 70% of U.S. roads are located in regions which receive at least an average of 5 inches of snowfall annually. Similarly, approximately 70% of the U.S. population also resides in these snowy regions. Snow and ice accumulation on the roadways creates potentially dangerous driving conditions by reducing friction, vehicle handling, and braking. Approximately 25% …
Winter Holiday Driving Tips
The holidays are approaching and winter will be here soon. Both the season and the time of year can pose extra hazards for Massachusetts drivers. If you’re going to be traveling over the next few months, DiBella Law Offices, P.C. has some driving safety tips for you. Whether you’re driving across town or driving out …
Christopher DiBella Achieves Super Lawyer Status—AGAIN!
For the sixth straight year, Christopher DiBella, founding partner of DiBella Law Offices, P.C., has been selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. Super Lawyers® is an attorney rating magazine and directory that recognizes lawyers who have attained a high degree of professional achievement in their field. Selection to Super Lawyers® involves a …
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Car Accident Injury Case
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the cost of ongoing medical bills, rehabilitation, and loss of income can quickly become overwhelming. For this reason, and many more, it’s important to seek the fair compensation you deserve with help from an experienced Boston car accident attorney.
Obstacles Faced in a Late-Life Divorce
Unfortunately, some couples can spend decades married and divorce later in life for the same reason younger couples do. In a late-life divorce, couples over the age of 60 face special obstacles when terminating their marriage – whether it be due to infidelity, a desire for a greater sense of independence, or irreconcilable differences. In …
Lawyer DiBella Selected for 2016 List of Massachusetts Rising Stars℠
Attorney Christopher DiBella has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠. This prestigious honor is given to only a select few — no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys have been awarded this same achievement.
The Dangers of Texting and Other Driving Distractions
It only takes a couple seconds to look down and read a text message, but that small window of time can mean the difference between making your commute safely and being involved in an accident. In 2014, the Cellular Telephone Industries Association reported that 431,000 individuals were injured in motor vehicle accidents that involved a …
Protecting Your Children From Dog Bites
According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Of the estimated 800,000 who seek medical attention, half of them are children. A child’s inherent curiosity can lead to danger when he or she is left with a dog unsupervised. Injuries from animal attacks can be …