Category Archives: Personal Injury
Separating Fact from Fiction in Massachusetts Personal Injury Law
Whether you have been in a car crash, suffered an accident at work, had a slip and fall accident, or were the victim of medical malpractice, you are probably wondering whether you should file a personal injury claim in Massachusetts. There is a lot of information available on the web, but sometimes separating fact from […]
Other Types of Transportation Accidents in Massachusetts
Car accidents are not the only type of vehicle accidents that lead to personal injury. Every year in cities and towns all across Massachusetts, people are injured in various forms of transportation accidents. There are many different types of transportation accidents. Some of the more common ones include: Public buses. Injuries can be sustained from […]
How to Find a Personal Injury Attorney in Massachusetts
When accidents occur, knowing how to be selective and diligent in your search for a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer is helpful. Following some of the steps below can help you find an excellent attorney: Ask your friends. A recommendation from a friend or family member is the best way to find an attorney, so ask […]
Most Common Workers Compensation Claims in Massachusetts
It is an employer’s responsibility to ensure a safe working environment. When they fail to do so, accidents happen, and the injured worker has the right to file a claim. If you have been injured in a workplace because of the negligence of your employer or a colleague, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact […]
Do You Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Any citizen can represent himself or herself in a court of law. You are not required to hire a personal injury lawyer in order to file a claim against a negligent party. But because of the complicated and changing nature of the legal system, hiring a personal injury attorney in Massachusetts has many benefits. Listed […]
Massachusetts Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law protects those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of another person or entity. Whether it is medical malpractice on the part of a doctor or the failure of a property owner to maintain proper safety standards, laws are in place to uphold the rights of injured individuals who […]
The Statute of Limitations and Child Plaintiffs
If you or someone you love suffers an injury, you must seek legal aid immediately. You do not have unlimited time to file a lawsuit. In fact, in Massachusetts, you only have three years from the time of injury to file a claim. But what if the victim is a child? Does anything change? Yes. […]
What Should You Do If Your Insurer Refuses to Pay?
If you suffer injury in an accident, you may be entitled to an insurance settlement. However, it is important for you to realize that insurers look to resolve conflicts as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Although they may appear to be on your side, the truth is that their goal is to minimize their […]
Keeping Up With the Law
Contrary to popular belief, the law is constantly changing. So what does this mean for injury victims? Well, it means that when hiring a lawyer it is vital to the success of your case that you retain a lawyer who is knowledgeable and on top of local laws and any changes that occur. Even the […]
Just Compensation for an Injured Repairman
When a forty-six year old Massachusetts boiler repairman received a phone call from a condominium complex to repair a boiler unit, he had no idea that his life was about to change. The boiler unit exploded, and the repairman was terribly scalded on more than fifty percent of his body. His life would never be […]