A “wrongful death” is defined as a death brought on by negligence, a “willful, wanton, or reckless act,” or a breach of warranty in Massachusetts General Laws Ann. ch. 229, 2. To put it another way, a wrongful death claim may be made when someone perishes as a result of the legal wrongdoing of another […]

You may submit a claim if you think that DCR may be responsible for your personal injury or property damage. Depending on the nature of the claim, one of two distinct state statutory claim procedures may apply to it. Your claim would only be subject to one of the state claim procedures, not both, and […]

It is astonishing that roughly three million people are injured at work each year. It is important for these unlucky injury victims to take appropriate steps following their accident. Failure to do so can result in making an already tough situation even worse. Here are some things all people injured on-the-job should avoid: Failing To Report The Accident […]

If you are hurt in a car accident, PIP will cover your medical expenses up to $8,000 after deducting your deductible. For instance, if you choose a $1,000 deductible, you would be responsible for the first $1,000 of expenses and would only be reimbursed for the remaining $7,000 of expenses. Your monthly premium will be reduced […]

Everyone loves a good furry friend, especially in Boston. However, that furry friend can sometimes end up causing a dog bite, leading to serious injury. If you’ve experienced a dog bite injury, avoid the three most common mistakes that follow after: Not reporting the dog bite Not seeking medical attention Not hiring an attorney, and trying […]

In order to drive a car in Massachusetts, you must have at least a basic level of auto insurance. These policies are required to include both liability insurance, which protects other drivers in an accident, and personal injury protection (PIP), which covers the insured driver and his passengers. When two or more vehicles are involved […]

There are two legal options to recover costs if you were hurt by a drunk driver: insurance or a lawsuit. Each driver first looks to their own insurance to recover damages in a no-fault state. Your insurance claim would be for healthcare bills, property damage, and other costs. There are a few situations, known as […]

You were injured in an accident that was not your fault. Perhaps you had a car accident, or an injury at work? Maybe you slipped and fell, or maybe you were bitten by a dog? Perhaps it is a different type of case altogether. What are you supposed to do now? You are injured. Maybe […]

Everyone loves a good fuzzy friend, especially dogs. With over 300 breeds of dogs, it’s a no-brainer that there is a kind of dog for every kind of person. In Massachusetts, about 29 percent of the household population owns a dog. In order to protect victims from damage or injuries caused by a dog, Massachusetts has […]

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is a United States military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The water supply at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base was polluted with toxic chemicals from 1953 through 1987. More than 1 million individuals were exposed to these toxins, which caused many residents to get cancer and often die prematurely. To correct […]