Blog Posts in March, 2015

Massachusetts pedestrian in critical condition after car accident

In our society, people are expected to behave in a certain way. While some laws govern how people are supposed to act when they are involved in a car accident , for example, it should simply be human nature to stop and render aid for an injured person. Unfortunately, people are involved in hit-and-run accidents far too frequently, often leaving behind injured victims wondering when, and if, help ...

Why Estate Tax Is Not So Bad

WHY ESTATE TAX IS NOT SO BAD By Attorney Melinda Kwart, Percy Law Group Everyone is concerned with the payment of estate taxes. As you can see from the chart below, the effective rate of Massachusetts estate tax is really quite low when compared with taxes you may have to pay if an asset were transferred other than at death. For example, if you were to inherit a piece of real estate at the death ...

Dangerous workplace a given for police officers

There are certain lines of work in which the risk of injury is higher than the norm. Manufacturing, construction, and industrial positions all come with a higher-than-average risk of suffering a workplace injury. Most Massachusetts readers will agree that, for the state's police officers, the community in which they serve can be considered a dangerous workplace. This is evidenced by the story of ...

Record snow increases risk of workplace injury in Massachusetts

Many Massachusetts residents are ready for spring to finally arrive. This winter has been a rough one, with one 30-day period seeing more than 100 inches of snowfall. Heavy snow has led to dangerous conditions for Massachusetts residents, and a number of hazards for workers in a wide range of fields. As the snowfall levels rise, so does the risk of workplace injury. One of the most dangerous ...