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E-scooters have become a very real commuter option for Massachusetts residents, especially those who reside in larger metros like Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Lowell (college students, included!). E-scooters are inexpensive, fun, and useful for short trips. Before buying or renting one, it’s important to know some foundational rules for riding, as well as what the…

On July 9, 2026, 36-year-old Louisa Gag, a transportation planner for the City of Boston and longtime bicycle safety advocate, was riding her bike to work at City Hall. While traveling on Tremont Street near Roxbury Crossing, an intersection that cycling advocates for years flagged as dangerous, she was struck and killed by a truck…

For the second year in a row, Allstate Insurance’s 2026 America’s Best Drivers Report ranked Boston as “the most collision-prone city in the entire country.” According to the report, Boston drivers average just 3.76 years between collisions, giving them a relative crash likelihood roughly 189% higher than the national average. For context, the average U.S.…

Providing relief to shelters, food pantries, and meal programs across the Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley in their fight against food insecurity LOWELL, Mass. (July 6, 2026) – Marcotte Law Firm, LLC today announced that Michael D. Molloy, Esq., the firm’s Managing Member, has joined Merrimack Valley Food Bank’s (MVFB) Board of Directors. Attorney Molloy…

It is an unfortunate truth that car accidents are a common occurrence in this country. When more than one vehicle is involved, establishing fault is crucial to an insurance claim, as well as any potential lawsuit. This makes sense; if it is your fault, you or your insurance company should bear the brunt of any…

We have previously discussed a number of issues surrounding premises liability. For example, in the context of snow and ice, classifications of individuals on your property, and doctrines like attractive nuisance. We are now going to dive into some evidentiary issues that may arise in your claim, specifically in the context of surveillance video in…

In a previous post discussing Premises Liability, we briefly noted two (2) relevant legal doctrines – Attractive Nuisance and Sovereign Immunity. We recently discussed the Attractive Nuisance doctrine, so today will be focusing on the doctrine of Sovereign Immunity and its codification under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act. As discussed in previous posts, if you…

How Do I Document My Car Accident Injuries? When you’ve been injured in a car accident, your life can be turned upside down. In addition to dealing with the normal hurdles that life brings, you also have to deal with an injury. Now you’re also having to go to doctor’s appointments and therapy visits while…

As we get into the summer months, it is time for all of the fun activities associated with the warm weather and all the “tough” decisions. Hamburger or hot dog? Beach or pool? Red Sox or Yank…(we all know there’s no decision to make there!). One of the state’s best warm weather activities is the…

Many lawyers use the term “premises liability,” which is a phrase that most people don’t use. Therefore, there’s often a misconception about what the term means. In reality, it’s a way to describe the duty owed by a business or property owner. These claims are a type of a negligence lawsuit, which means the focus…