According to the National Safety Council, 5,218 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash in 2024, an increase of 30% over the last 10 years. A collision involving a large commercial truck may, at first, look like any other motor vehicle accident case. But when an 18-wheeler, tanker truck, or other heavy commercial vehicle […]
Parker Scheer Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2027
Boston personal injury law firm Parker Scheer LLP announces that thwo of its attorneys were recognized for legal excellence in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. Co-founding Partner Eric J. Parker was recognized in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs practice areas. Managing Partner Susan M. […]
Are You Covered on Vacation? A Massachusetts Traveler’s Guide to Insurance
Vacations should be relaxing and nobody wants to think about accidents and emergencies while planning a getaway. But illness, car accidents, and injuries at rental properties happen more often than travelers expect. Many people assume their insurance will follow them wherever they go, however, that assumption doesn’t always hold true, especially once you cross an […]
Will Insurance Cover an E-bike Accident in Massachusetts?
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other powered micromobility devices (MMDs) such as electric scooters, e-skateboards, and mopeds, are becoming increasingly popular as affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives to driving. As their use grows, however, so do questions about safety, liability, and insurance coverage after an accident. It is important to understand that coverage of an e-bike […]
Eric J. Parker Weighs In on Commercial Landlord Liability in Parking Lot Slip-and-Fall Case
When you’re hurt on someone else’s property, one of the first and most important questions is: who is responsible? The answer isn’t always obvious — and as a recent federal court decision shows, it can hinge on details most people never think about, like whether a property is residential or commercial, and what a lease […]
