Year: 2025

My Dog Bit While on Leash, Am I Liable?

Are you worried you can’t sue for a dog bite injury in Boston because the dog was on a leash? Massachusetts law doesn’t let leash use excuse a dog owner from responsibility. If you were hurt, you could still be entitled to compensation for your injuries – even if the dog was leashed and had […]

How Comparative Negligence Affects Personal Injury Claims in MA

Were you recently involved in a slip and fall accident in Boston? Is someone else trying to blame you for your own injuries? If so, you should know how Massachusetts’ comparative negligence laws could affect your injury claim. An experienced slip and fall attorney can explain how the law applies to your situation and demand […]

ICD-10 Code for Ground-Level Fall

When you get treatment after a slip and fall accident, your healthcare providers will classify your injury using an ICD-10 code. Healthcare providers use ICD-10 codes to identify the external cause of a patient’s injury or health condition, facilitate data collection and research, and improve consistency in injury classification. ICD-10 codes also advise insurance companies […]

Scaling the Wall - Christopher Earley

Personal Injury Attorney Christopher Earley Publishes New Book Earley tells the story of battling childhood trauma through his 30s in his new book  Christopher Earley, founder and partner of Earley Law Group, has published a new memoir titled “Scaling the Wall: One Man’s Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fulfillment and Success.”  In the […]

How Long does It Take to Settle a Dog Bite Injury Claim?

Many of us interact with dogs. Whether those encounters occur only occasionally or every day, they’re typically harmless. But when dogs are unsupervised, get scared or territorial, or act out, they may attack and harm innocent people. Dog attacks can cause significant physical and emotional trauma. However, victims have the right to pursue compensation through […]

Are Injury Settlements taxable in Massachusetts?

Most, if not all, of the compensation you receive in a personal injury settlement isn’t taxable income. However, some of your settlement might be taxable. It’s crucial to be aware of the taxes that may apply to your hard-won compensation.   Call Now at (617) 338-7400 Non-Taxable Portions of a Settlement According to IRS guidelines, […]