Car accident with a truck – what do I do?
Did you know that there are different types of settlements depending on the type of vehicles involved in a car crash? Truck accident settlements, for example, have extra factors that need to be taken into account that a regular personal injury settlement may not. At...
read moreTop 5 Driving Myths
“Don’t drive barefoot, it’s illegal” “Cops write more tickets at the end of the month” “I can speed if it’s going with the flow of traffic” We’ve heard it all, right? There are so many stories, tips and tricks about driving laws, tickets, and how to avoid fines and...
read moreSouthCoast Fun: Fall 2020
Summer 2020 may go down in the history books as a lot of things, but dull is not one of them. We wanted to take a little time away from sharing driving and safety tips and updates on our legal practice to offer a few suggestions about fun things to do in the...
read moreBicycles are everywhere during the pandemic – are you being safe?
Most times when you hear people talk about bike safety, you hear the standard pieces of advice: wear your helmet, don’t wear dark colors when riding at night, and follow the general traffic laws. What you don't hear is how to avoid getting into a collision in the...
read moreDussault + Zatir sponsors animal shelter program
We love puppies & dogs! Who doesn’t? Our love for dogs and all four legged friends is one of the reasons why we’re proud to collaborate with New Bedford Guide and sponsor their Animal Shelter Program. A few times each month, the NBG team heads over to...
read moreWho is at fault when a dog bites?
Our work with Forever Paws Animal Shelter is one of our favorite things we get to do. However, we’d be remiss to not acknowledge that dogs, especially when left unsupervised, untrained or in distress, can be a source of conflict. No one likes to think about it, but...
read moreHow does a personal injury lawsuit work?
Have you ever been involved in a lawsuit? If your answer is no, don’t worry. Many people have never been involved in a lawsuit and as a result, many accident victims get nervous about pursuing a personal injury claim. But remember, if injuries resulting from another...
read moreSee our new safety practices for in-person visits
Get a tour of the new safety measures we've put in place from Jim Dussault. We are open with expanded social distancing options including a shielded front office area as well as phone and online support. As always, if you have been injured, we answer phones 24 hours a...
read moreThink the roads are safer during the pandemic? Think again!
Roads throughout Massachusetts may be clearer as Massachusetts residents remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they aren't necessarily safer. Dussault & Zatir are open with expanded social distancing options including a shielded front office area as...
read moreDZ Videocast: “The Status of Our Courts”
See the latest interview with lawyer Jim Dussault about what is happening with the courts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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