by Tom Rogers | Apr 6, 2012 | Commercial, Farrell Backlund, Risk Management, Workers Compensation
Have you ever played the game of “If I was starting a football team today, who would I draft to be my starting quarterback?” Tom Brady, of course. That’s a no brainer, but a topic for another blog. What if we were starting a company today? Where would you invest...
by John Tessier | Feb 10, 2012 | Auto Insurance, Farrell Backlund
When it comes time to buy a car or truck, most people struggle with an important question-do I buy new or used? There are pros and cons to both choices, and serious consideration should be taken to be sure you do what you feel is best. Below are some things to think...
by John Tessier | Jan 18, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Safety
Winter is a wonderful time of year, filled with beautiful scenery and scores of outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy the simple pleasures of sledding, ice skating, the occasional snowball fight, or you enjoy more involved winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding...
by John Tessier | Jan 6, 2012 | Auto Insurance, Farrell Backlund
On January 3rd, 2012 Massachusetts adopted a federal law prohibiting the use of hand-held mobile telephones while operating a commercial vehicle. This does not prohibit drivers from using a mounted cell phone where a call can be answered with the push of a single...
by John Tessier | Dec 6, 2011 | Farrell Backlund, Health Insurance
The Middleboro Gazette had an interesting article on deer ticks and Lyme disease, below is a condensed version of that article. Most people think that once the first frost of the year hits we no longer have to worry about ticks until the flowers start blooming...
by John Tessier | Nov 14, 2011 | Auto Insurance, Claims, Farrell Backlund
According to car-accidents.com, the NHTSA reports that there are approximately 1.5 million car crashes each year as a result of deer. Deer are especially active during fall, which coincides with their mating season. Although we cannot stop deer from entering roadways...
