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For Pedestrians, the Real Danger May Be in the Parking Garage
There’s no doubt about it. With the amount of traffic in Boston and the difficulties with street parking, those who want to get around the city are best off taking the T. However, even if you’re riding the subway, trolley, water taxi, or bus, you will still have to interact with vehicles before you get to your destination. Often, these interactions will take place in parking lots and garages, which can be a dangerous place for pedestrians. Read the rest »
We Say, “Go Red Sox!” (And Stay Safe at the Game)
With over 37,000 seats, Fenway Park is packed to capacity for just about every Red Sox game. While fans typically leave these games with hoarse throats and great memories, they can also leave with injuries. One fan found that out recently, after being struck by a flyaway baseball bat.
Now that the Red Sox are facing the L.A. Dodgers in the World Series, conditions are going to get crowded! Read the rest »
DiBella Law Offices, P.C. Gives Back to Massachusetts
The Red Sox have clinched their division, and residents of the Bay State are looking forward to an eventful autumn. Christopher DiBella, founding attorney of DiBella Law Offices, P.C., is a Massachusetts native who cares deeply about the welfare of his community. It is in this spirit that Mr. DiBella’s firm is launching an ongoing award program aimed at giving back to the constituency they serve. Read the rest »
Fires and Explosions Kill One, Displace Thousands in Massachusetts
A series of gas explosions and fires devastated residents of Merrimack Valley, just north of Boston, last week. One young man was killed when a chimney fell on his car and crushed him, and dozens of others were injured. Read the rest »
An Interstate Bike Trip and Liability
Cycling is great way to get around in Massachusetts. Bicycles are much cheaper to maintain than cars, and riding a bike is a much cleaner option for the environment.
But those who choose to take interstate bike rides, from Massachusetts down to Connecticut or up to Vermont, should be aware of bicycle laws in those other states. While Massachusetts has bike-friendly laws, other states may not. Read the rest »
Arrested for Assault? You Can’t Afford to Wait
Assault can conjure up different ideas for different people. Some may imagine bar brawls, while others may think assault includes speaking harshly to someone. So when a person is charged with assault in Massachusetts, what exactly does that mean?
That depends on the type of assault, if anyone was injured, and the extent of those injuries. In any case, if you are accused of assault in the Boston area, getting a tough criminal defense attorney is your best chance of defeating the charges. Read the rest »
What Will Be Your Legacy?
Most people spend the majority of their life working hard to ensure the safety and well-being of their loved ones. Researching safe vehicles, purchasing a home in a good neighborhood, and planning for a secure financial future are all tasks that responsible adults undertake. And with August being “What Will Be Your Legacy Month,” now is the perfect time to take the next step in securing that financial future through professional estate planning. Read the rest »
What About Stadium Accidents and Injuries?
From Fenway Park to Boston Garden to Gillette Stadium, there’s no doubt that Massachusetts has some of the best sports stadiums in the country. But while most of the time you go to see an exciting match-up between two teams and make a lot of great memories, sometimes going to catch a game can be dangerous. So what happens when a spectator is hurt while on the stadium premises? Read the rest »
Winner Chosen for 2018 DiBella Law Offices, P.C. Scholarship
After narrowing our scholarship race down to five finalists on June 5th, we thought our job would be easier. However, picking the winner from among these hard-working, talented students was anything but! Our law office did finally come to a unanimous agreement, and without further ado, we’d like to congratulate… Read the rest »
What the Penn State Hazing Teaches Us
Hazing is a part of many university and college campuses. It typically happens at the beginning of the school year, when young men wish to join fraternities and young women wish to join sororities. Unfortunately, there aren’t many minor instances of hazing. These situations, which can involve something seemingly innocent, can quickly get out of hand and turn deadly. Read the rest »
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