There are an estimated 1.7 million rear end car crashes each year in the United States. Perhaps you recently had an accident. You may thinking “Do I really need a lawyer if I was injured in a car crash?” Yes. Statistics show that claimants who have an attorney often receive a higher settlement – even after […]

Not too 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 all Massachusetts personal injury lawyers – as well as personal injury lawyers in other states – […]

They know you won’t sue since you don’t have a lawyer representing you; They know that if you sue them, you will probably lose as the insurance companies have attorneys protecting their interests, and they know you are not a trained attorney who knows how to practice law; They are well trained negotiators and know […]

Under Massachusetts law, the auto insurance company that insures the vehicle you were occupying at the time of the accident pays the first $2000.00 of your reasonable and necessary medical bills related to the accident. If you were a pedestrian, or cyclist, the auto insurance company that insures the vehicle that struck you will pay […]

If a minor is injured in an accident and has a valid personal injury claim, it is the usually the mother or father of the minor that is the one bringing the claim. I represent minors who have been injured in accidents and when I meet with them for the first time, it is the parent […]

I get asked this question quite a bit from client. The short answer: it depends. Most cases involving personal injury (auto accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, etc.) are resolved before trial. The reason most cases settle before trial is that jury, as well as bench trials are so uncertain. Once the case is tried, […]

Massachusetts hit and run accidents happen all the time. If you have been involved in one, you need to know about the following: The accident must be reported to your insurance company immediately; The vehicle that caused the accident and left the scene is unable to be identified; The insurance company that insures the vehicle […]

According to USA Today roughly 19 million visitors pass through Boston each year. It is no surprise given all that Boston has to offer. With such a huge number of visitors, it is no wonder that many are injured. Many visitors are injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accident cases. Visitors […]

Unfortunately, I, like most attorneys, have to decline cases from time to time. The decision to decline a case can be based on one, or many different factors. Each attorney is different in how he/she evaluates an automobile accident claim. Here are some factors that an attorney will look at when deciding whether to take […]

I found this article over at Satellitedish.org and I wanted to share it with my readers because I think it is both intriguing, as well as scary. Here it is: We have all had it happen to us… It’s late at night and you are driving on a country road or maybe even a highway […]