I have written before on how you can never trust a car insurance company. It is important to know how insurance companies set up their claims departments. Once a claim is reported, the insurance adjuster begins investigating the claim. The adjuster will likely call you and send you letters. The adjuster typically is assigned many, many files. The adjuster’s key […]

This is a common question we receive from our clients that have been hurt on the job. Understandably, they are concerned with many issues, especially whether they will owe any taxes on workers’ comp benefits they collect while they are out of work. Unlike with motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases, there are no federal or Massachusetts […]

Before a personal injury claim can be resolved, the case must be negotiated. Effective negotiation can lead to a just and fair settlement. Negotiating these claims with insurance adjusters is more of an art than a science. As is the case within any negotiation framework, there is not one singular approach that works in all […]

Insurance claims frequently involve demand packages. These are sent to an insurance company by your attorney. But what is a demand package, and what does it contain? This is information you want to know if you have a pending injury claim open in Boston. What Is A Demand Package? A demand package is a compilation […]

Slips and falls surprisingly account for roughly 1 million hospital visits each year in the United States. These accidents can result in strains and sprains, broken bones, and even death. Understanding the typical causes of these accidents can aid in preventing them in the future. Here are some common causes of slip and fall accident cases in Massachusetts. Slips […]

With so many workers experiencing injuries on the job, many of these of people need legal representation. But, many of these people are unsure of how to find the right workers’ compensation lawyer to help them. There is definitely no shortage of lawyers in Massachusetts. In fact, there are roughly 43,000 lawyers here in the Bay State. With so many […]

Many injured workers receive a letter at some point that the workers compensation insurance company is requiring them to go to an IME, or Independent Medical Examination. This is a requirement for injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It is an exam whereby the insurance company selects, and pays, a doctor to perform a quick physical examination […]

There are on average 6 million car accidents each year. Many of these are low speed car accidents. These accidents sometimes do not cause serious property damage to the vehicles involved. Because of this, insurance companies constantly argue that these accidents cannot possibly cause personal injury to the car’s occupants. They are convinced and constantly argue that no human […]

This is a common question work injury victims face. Besides the stress of not being able to work, injured workers face many other issues. They sometimes are concerned that their employer will become angry if they hire an attorney. They worry the insurance company will stop their benefits, or take other adverse action against them if they hire […]

Following your accident at work, you may have hired an attorney for your case. It is of course always a good idea to have legal representation for a workers comp case. It is important to hire a lawyer that you are comfortable with and confident can successfully represent you. Sometimes however, the attorney/client relationship can deteriorate. Just […]