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Que se Debe Saber Antes de Contratar un Abogado

Al respecto, cuando se compra un coche o se alquila un apartamento, hay que tener en cuenta muchas cosas, como el seguro, la calidad, el vecindario, etc. Es lo mismo a la hora de contratar a un abogado. Así como es importante contratar al abogado correcto, también es importante no…

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Can You Sue Your Employer in Massachusetts For A Workers Compensation Accident?

Can You Sue Your Employer in Massachusetts For A Workers Compensation Accident? Many times I receive this question from new clients.  It is a reasonable question as one would assume you may sue your employer in Massachusetts for a workers compensation accident.  Certain times you can sue your employer, but…

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Is Your Accident Claim Worth Pursuing?

There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client.  Here are some, but not all, of those factors: 1) Has the Statute of Limitations run (it is different for different types of…

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I Slipped And Fell At Work. Do I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim?

I Slipped And Fell At Work. Do I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim? If you have been injured in a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident while on the job, and missed at least five calendar days from work, then you are entitled to Massachusetts workers compensation coverage.…

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“Am I Allowed to Fire My Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer?”

Absolutely.  The attorney/client relationship is based on a mutual and voluntary contractual relationship.  The client can exit the relationship at any time.  In fact, you are allowed to fire your Massachusetts personal lawyer at any time and you don't even need a reason for doing so. I find that many people who call me…

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How Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid

Most if not all Massachusetts personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability cases are taken on a contingency fee basis.  What does this mean?  I found the following informative and articulate post over at injuryboard.com authored by attorney Scott E. Smith.  Here is the post: Abraham Lincoln once said, "A…

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Someone Injured Me But I Can’t Afford To Hire An Attorney!

Someone Injured Me But I Can’t Afford To Hire An Attorney! Not to worry.  One of the hallmarks of personal injury law is that the injury victim does not get billed an hourly rate.  Rather, the legal fee is a percentage of the gross amount recovered for the client. Nearly…

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Telling Your Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney About Prior Accidents and Claims

One of the first questions I ask a potential personal injury client is whether he has made any claims in the past. Whether it be a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall or some other claim, it is important for me to know this information. The reason is that the…

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Helpful Tips for Those Going Through the Insurance Claims Process

Helpful Tips for Those Going Through the Insurance Claims Process The aftermath of an auto accident, slip and fall, injury at work, or any other injury causing event can cause great stress to not only the injury victim, but also to his or her family.  Oftentimes, the experience of going…

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