There are plenty of great lawyers in Massachusetts, and some that are not-so-great. It is crucial to find one that is trustworthy, aggressive, and experienced with cases just like yours. Finding the right lawyer can mean the difference between an unfair settlement and a fair one. But how do you find the right one amongst […]

Slip and fall accidents are extremely common and more often than not can cause life-lasting injuries. Just something as simple as a slippery floor without a sign can be the reason your world is turned up-side down. Suddenly, you have a concussion and a fractured ankle that are preventing you from work, and the medical […]

If you’ve been in an accident, an insurance adjuster will most likely contact you. Besides being nice to you, the adjuster will want you to sign a medical authorization form. This will allow the insurance company to obtain not only medical records related to the accident, but also medical records that predate the accident. You […]

Many people at work must frequently walk on wet or slippery surfaces. If you fell while working you may have a workers’ compensation case to pursue. If this happened to you, be sure to read our free book The Truth About Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Accidents. For many workers such as those who work in construction, they […]

When you become injured due to someone else’s negligence (in this example we’ll use a Slip and Fall), they become liable for your injuries. If you slip and fell on someone’s property, the owner of the property most likely has insurance. This type of insurance is called general liability insurance. The insurance company will assign […]

In Massachusetts, the claims process begins immediately after the car accident occurs and the insurance company is notified. The claim is assigned to a claims adjuster who starts investigating the crash. She will review the damage to the vehicles, the scene of the crash, and the police report (if there is one). She will call you […]

As tax season is in full swing, you may be wondering whether or not the settlement you received for your car accident is taxable. Overall, car accident settlements are not taxable in Massachusetts. In the world of car insurance, damages include payment for any outstanding medical bills, and lost time from work. Damage also includes pain and suffering. Pain […]

In Massachusetts, drivers are required to have specific types of insurance that also have minimum amounts of car insurance coverage. In most cases, additional coverages are available but in Massachusetts, you are required to have the following four types of coverage with minimum limits: 1. Bodily Injury to Others $20,000 per person $40,000 per accident 2. […]

If someone is hurt on your property, the liability provision of your homeowner’s insurance covers any personal injury claim that is filed. When someone files a claim under your homeowners’ policy, that is called a “third party” claim- and even if the injured party files a lawsuit against you, you are entitled to protection under […]

Economic damages are damages that are quantifiable and it is easy to determine monetary value. Some common economic damages are; medical expenses, lost wages, punitive damages, and disability benefits. With medical expenses, the injured victim would be compensated for medical treatments (present and future) that are necessary for recovery from the incident related injuries. The […]