The last decade has Massachusetts looking at the shape of Cape Cod bridges and roadway safety since there’s been increasing traffic on the Cape and a many are in serious need of repair or replacement. Both safety and functional concerns have drivers and state and local government in Massachusetts taking notice. The Massachusetts Department of […]
The slip-and-fall accident, someone unknowingly stepping onto a liquid or other slick substance on the floor of a retail establishment like a supermarket, or tripping on an item carelessly left underfoot, is the prototypical premises liability accident, and the one that most people are likely familiar with. But premises liability can also involve other injury-causing events that have nothing to do with trip hazards or other threats to maintaining balance.
A lot of attention, and well-deserved, is and should be paid to drivers that are distracted. More and more states, including Massachusetts, outlaw and consistently campaign heavily against texting and driving. This is due to the fact that the amount of auto accidents caused by drivers who are distracted by texting is and continues to […]
What is the Massachusetts Move Over Law? Each year, first responders and tow truck drivers across the country are injured or killed on the job while providing roadside emergency services help to those in need. Dangerous habits like distracted driving, aggressive driving and operating under the influence of alcohol and cannabis products continue to exacerbate […]
After a person has been convicted of sexual assault in Massachusetts, the next phase of the process is sentencing. A judge will rely on a number of factors in order to determine an appropriate sentence.
Biking on Cape Cod: BE SAFE & KNOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD According to the Cape Cod Times, roughly 400,000 bikers use the region’s main bike trail, which stretches 22 miles from Dennis to Provincetown by rail trail. Bicycle riders increase exponentially when you add in bikers on shared-use roadways, including Route 6 and […]
Biking on Cape Cod: Know and Observe the Rules This recent case involved a biker who was minding his own business riding straight down the road on a side street in Yarmouth Port, just outside the main city of Hyannis, Massachusetts. Suddenly, and without warning, a car on his left side made a turn directly […]
At Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys, whether it’s the most recent recoveries or those from years past, we continually strive to exceed our client’s expectations. But even more importantly, we aim to help them on the road to recovery and return as best as possible to life as they know it. $800,000 Multi-car […]
The 4th of July fireworks and parades are the official start of the Cape Cod summer. Towns throughout the Cape have spectacular light shows and crowd-pleasing activities that last all season long. Lobster rolls, clam bakes and clam boils, barbecues, biking, boating and bashes begin. People visit whether it’s for a week or the entire […]
Several years ago, I represented a biker in his early 30’s traveling down Main Street in Hyannis on a Busa, past the downtown area heading towards Cape Cod Hospital. Suddenly and without warning, a car pulled out of a parking space and attempted a U-turn in front of the man on the motorcycle. Fortunately, there […]
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