Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Is there law in the state of mass. that would require someone who is involed in a serious accident to have a sobritey test at the scence, or taken to the hospital for blood work. Or is it soley on the judgement of the officers?


Asked on 1/11/10, 1:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John B. Stewart

Generally If a CDL holder is involved there must be a drug and alcohol test. There is no state law requiring officers to carry out a field sobriety test or blood test, so far as I know.

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Answered on 1/17/10, 12:40 am


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