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 […]
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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, […]
As I have said on prior posts, it is essential to get photographs of your accident and the injuries and/or property damage you sustained as a result. I found a great post on the Nashville Personal Injury Blog, written by Attorney Ray Runyon, regarding just how great Google Earth can be for personal injury plaintiffs, […]
Personal injury attorneys who handle auto accident cases, slip and falls and dog bite cases almost always take these cases on a contingency fee basis. What that means is the attorney will be paid a percentage of any settlement or verdict amount that is ultimately obtained for the client(s). The attorney will usually take a percentage […]
Motorcycle operators usually have to be use greater caution than other operators on the road because of the increased risk for injury. To those motorcyclists who are concerned for promoting their individual safety on the road, I offer you the following resource: American Motorcyclist Association. I invite you to contact me if you have been […]
The bostonchannel.com reports today that the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the highest court in Massachusetts) announced that for people who represent themselves in Massachusetts courts, a new handbook will be made available. According to the Chief Justice, the handbook will advise people on “courtroom demeanor, personnel and procedure.” I think this […]
Jonathan G. Stein, a California PI attorney who I have mentioned before on this blog, has written a great article on how even low-impact accidents can cause great damage to a motor vehicle. Check out the post here.
Many people have heard the word deposition before, but many people do not know what a deposition actually is. In its most basic sense a deposition is an examination under oath, conducted by one party to a lawsuit against the other party to the lawsuit. For example if you had a car accident and a […]