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Bicycle Helmets Recommended in Massachusetts, Even for Patriot Quarterback Tom Brady

We know, we know, Tom Brady is invincible. The best quarterback in football, Superbowl rings on more fingers than anyone, and an amazing win against Pittsburg on Sunday night. But caught by the paparazzi while riding bicycles with his wife and two sons, we see that neither Tom nor Gisele wear helmets when they bike around Boston. Bicycle injury lawyer Neil Burns reports that while the law in Massachusetts does not require adults to wear helmets, it is highly recommended. Last year 630 bicyclists died in the US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Brain and spinal injury lawyer Neil Burns notes that 91% of bicyclists killed in 2008 were not wearing helmets. “A helmet is the single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash,” according to NHTSA Bicycle Safety tips.

Massachusetts Attorney Fees Must be Reasonable

A case having authority in Massachusetts was recently decided by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting in Boston. All Massachusetts attorney fee agreements must be reasonable, the Court said. Further, Court held that this includes contingent fee agreements. Massachusetts attorneys cannot charge too much for their services in light of the actual work performed. The Boston attorneys at the Law Office of Neil Burns are always up front regarding costs and fees, and they respect the fact that it is your money that fuels and drives your case.

Insurance Companies, and Agents Spent Millions on Congressional Races

Insurance companies spent over $31 million, split almost evenly between Democrats and Republicans, in the recent mid term elections. This is about the same as they spend in the last mid term election cycle, in 2006. (In that election, however, they were 2 to 1 in favor of the republicans.) These numbers do not include money spent on lobbying, which is estimated at over $120 million so far this year. As a Boston personal injury lawyer, I see everyday how this money trickles down to have an adverse effect on clients who are the victims of an injury.

Massachusetts Legal Malpractice: Chapter 93A Has Four Year Statute of Limitations

In a case decided by the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Court dismissed all counts against Attorney Stephen Hrones except the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A claim.

Neil Burns Awarded Massachusetts Superlawyer Distinction for 2010

Once again, I thank my colleagues who have honored me with the nomination as a 2010 Massachusetts Superlawyer. Frankly, it is the lawyers that nominated me that are the super ones! The only path to this honor is first, and foremost, utmost attention to aggressively and zealously representing our clients interests.

Paying for Massachusetts Automobile Injuries

You’re driving back from a Boston Bruins game, you’re a Massachusetts resident, and you are seriously injured in a car accident. You’re taken to the hospital and you’re naturally worried about your health and being okay. And then you start thinking about work, bills, the mortgage, your family–you were seriously injured in that car accident.

Halloween Safety for Massachusetts Youth…and the Rest of Us

Halloween seems to bring out the fun in most folks. However, from the perspective of lawyers, who often see new cases following Halloween injuries, we want to remind parents to keep kids safe on Halloween. Street crossing is more important than ever – drivers can be distracted and kids’ costumes may not be focused on reflectors and lights; use reflective tape and insist that kids carry flashlights (and use them).

Massachusetts Teenagers Involved in Fewer Fatal Car Accidents

There is good news for Boston and Massachusetts residents concerning car accidents. Massachusetts had the lowest fatality rate from all crashes (i.e. car accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents) involving passenger vehicles in 2008, according the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, teenage traffic deaths declined nearly 17% in 2009 compared to 2008 for youths aged 15 to 19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says in a new report. The Boston car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Neil Burns are excited to share this news showing a decrease in teen car accident fatalities.

Legal Spotlight and Attorney Lecture at Boston University

Boston University was the site of a lecture recently given by Massachusetts car accident and personal injury attorney Thiadora Pina. The event was dubbed Legal Spotlight, and included Boston University undergraduate students interested in attending law school and learning more about Boston personal injury law. The event was organized by the Cape Verdean Student Association and the Diversity in Law Association, two undergraduate organizations that are part of Boston University.

Notice to Massachusetts Parents of Stroller Recall

Massachusetts residents, perhaps visiting Boston with their young children in a stroller, need to be aware of a stroller recall issued by Graco Children’s Products Inc., a unit of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. The strollers have resulted in four child deaths and also reports of children’s injuries, and the Boston personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Neil Burns want to inform you of this danger.