Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need to Know.” The bottom line is, “In no way will consumption of alcohol protect you from COVID-19 or prevent you from being infected by it.” In fact, it is more likely that alcohol will decrease your defense against the virus. The WHO factsheet may in many ways represent a […]
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Refunds? It’s a term we all know and love, but most of us don’t associate refunds with costly insurance premiums…at least until now. In a surprising turn of events amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our country’s largest auto insurers are finally giving back at a time our fellow Americans need it most. In the […]
In this time of social isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are attempting to pass the time with an exercise routine that respects the “6-foot-rule.” Also, where appropriate, an exercise routine that incorporates the outdoors with fresh air and the ability to explore nature seems more palatable. Even where going outdoors is not […]
According to the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (“MADD”), every two minutes someone is injured in a drunk driving crash and every 51 minutes, someone is killed by a drunk driving crash. Drunk driving remains the #1 cause of death on our roadways. On December 29, 2019, a 13-year-old girl, Claire Zisserson, died in a […]
Back pain impacts us all. 50%-80% of all adults will experience at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime. Even if we personally do not experience back pain, it is likely that someone close to us will. Accordingly, in this time of social distancing, decreased access to fitness facilities, and individuals working remotely […]
While the world feels locked down, there is certainly concern that justice may be delayed. There is a well-known legal maxim that says “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.” William Penn wrote in a 1693 book “To delay justice is injustice.” In response to the Covid19 Pandemic, our Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court issued an order postponing […]
In the context of decreased health care access and the recommendation of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many personal injury victims have been self-treating for their injuries. Among the ways individuals are seeking relief for their pain, ibuprofen is a common option. Ibuprofen is a drug classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Of its […]