In Massachusetts, the conduct of insurance companies is largely governed by M.G.L. c.93A and M.G.L. c.176D. These two respective statutes require that insurance companies who handle all claims, including personal injury claims, do so in a fair and reasonable manner. Above all, insurance companies must not engage in practices that are unfair or deceptive. If it […]

Most people have heard the term ‘medical malpractice’ but many do not know what it actually is. Briefly stated, medical malpractice is “A physician’s deviation from the applicable standard of care that a similar physician would exercise under the same circumstances.” That definition was provided by www.cliffordlaw.com/glossary. Basically, medical malpractice means that a doctor negligently caused […]

The AP reports today that six London men became significantly injured while partaking in a drug trial for a new drug called TGN1412, a drug believed to treat Leukemia. The men were rushed to a local hospital after they suffered convulsions and organ failure after being administered the drug. Ironically, the trial was being run in […]

There has been increasing litigation surrounding personal injuries and property damage caused by mold exposure. The reason may be that although mold is everywhere – inside your home and outside your home – there are types of mold that can cause you serious personal injuries including respiratory and asthmatic ailments. It is important to for you to […]

I have made reference before on this blog to California attorney Jonathan G. Stein who writes a great blog called the California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog. I was searching this blog and found a link to a great post on why contingency fees are so important in personal injury cases, and how they provide […]

Bob Kraft, a Dallas personal injury and social security disability lawyer, has a great blog devoted to informing injury victims about their rights. Please visit Attorney Kraft’s blog here.

As discussed quite a bit on this blog recently, dog bites cause people serious injuries, including but not limited to, broken bones, scarring, and disfigurement. In order to prevent or at least minimize the occurrence of your dog biting and/or attacking someone, here are five suggestions: Start training early; Socialize young puppies; Use positive training […]

Slip and falls that occur on ice or snow in Massachusetts are very difficult to prevail upon. Usually, the person who fell (claimant) needs to demonstrate the existence of an “unnatural” accumulation of ice and snow. Or, put a different way, the claim must demonstrate that the landowner somehow altered the natural condition of the […]

Many are involved in accidents, are severely injured as a result, yet they do not have any type of health insurance to cover their medical bills. As discussed on earlier posts, if you have been involved in an auto accident in Massachusetts, your auto insurance company will pay the first $2000.00 of your medical bills, […]

Everyone seems to think that elderly motorists are more likely to get into an automobile accident than younger drivers. I know that is what I have always thought, or better, what I always assumed. A great article was written by Edward L. Kenney, a writer for the Delaware News Journal, wherein Mr. Kenney not only […]