Many that are injured at work in Massachusetts are not familiar with the workers’ compensation claim process. This can result in the injured worker unwittingly making mistakes with the claim that can greatly impact the benefits the worker can collect. Here are some common workers’ compensation claim mistakes to avoid. Not Reporting The Accident The first […]

If a settlement cannot be reached for your Massachusetts personal injury claim, then a lawsuit may be necessary. Part of the litigation process is a deposition. If you are facing an upcoming deposition, it is important to be prepared so as to ensure your deposition is a successful one. Here are some things you can expect at […]

The aftermath of an injury brings on a raft of issues. If you are pursuing a claim for personal injuries stemming from the accident, an issue you may be facing is whether or not to settle. The vast majority of cases do settle. Each case is of course different. Generally, the more issues and problems a […]

Car accidents give rise to many questions. Who pays my medical bills? Who pays for lost wages? Can I collect pain and suffering? If you have been involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, there is a process you must follow with the car insurance company that insures the car you were in at the time […]

If you have experienced a personal injury accident you may be thinking of getting legal help to pursue financial compensation. Many injury victims understandably are concerned about how much it will cost them to hire an injury lawyer in Massachusetts. Thankfully no costs are paid up front to a lawyer with these cases. Additionally, even if the case […]

In 2016 roughly 5% of homeowners filed homeowners claims. Many of these claims stem from personal injury accidents. Whether you are a homeowner or you were injured at someone’s home, it is important to know some common accidents that trigger this type of insurance coverage. People who own their home and have a mortgage are required to carry […]

It is no secret the law is a unique language comprised of many confusing words and phrases. Law school teaches future lawyers a unique language set. The law is filled with language not found in other professions. This is especially the case with personal injury law. If you’ve suffered an injury from an accident and you […]

Depending on what type of personal injury case you have, in order for your case to be successful, it needs to be filed in the proper courthouse, should litigation become necessary. If your case is not filed in the proper court, then it may be dismissed by either the court itself, or the lawyer(s) assigned to defend […]

When an accident happens resulting in personal injuries, there will typically be medical bills that follow. In order to make sure they get paid, sometimes medical service providers as well as health insurance companies file liens on personal injury claims. But what exactly is a lien and who files them? Here are some answers. What Is A […]

Injured workers are eligible for workers’ comp benefits. As long as the injured worker is an employee (and not an independent contractor), and acting in the course and scope of employment, then workers’ compensation coverage is triggered. All employers in Massachusetts must carry this insurance coverage. Failure to do so can result in very stiff legal […]