Archives for June 2021

Year after year, more states legalize marijuana. Proponents explain legalization can have many perks, including boosting the economy and creating jobs. But, new research shows legal recreational marijuana may come with an additional benefit – a decrease in workers’ compensation claims. When States Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Workers’ Compensation Claims Decrease Thousands of Americans are injured …

New Study Links Legalized Recreational Marijuana to Decreased Workers’ Compensation ClaimsRead More

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life. Now, even as Massachusetts lifts its mask mandate and social distancing requirements, lasting effects of the pandemic have made their way to the state’s beaches, pools, and lakes. As beaches, pools, and lakes reopen at total capacity for the first summer since the height of the pandemic, …

No Lifeguard on Duty: What the Commonwealth’s Lifeguard Shortage Means for Pool, Beach, Lake SafetyRead More

Bicycling is one of the most popular forms of transportation and exercise. Unfortunately, bicyclists are at a real risk of injury when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Accordingly, safety precautions must be taken, particularly as summer approaches and the number of bicyclists on the road rises. Sometimes accidents can still occur, regardless of safety …

Safely Sharing the Roads: How Bicyclists and Drivers Can Prevent AccidentsRead More