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As personal injury lawyers, a sizeable portion of our case load are car accident cases. Through the years we have found there are some commonly asked questions from car accident victims. If you are the victim of a car accident case due to someone’s negligence, here are some answers to questions you may have: What if the […]
Many times car accident claims result in settlements to injured parties. This money is intended to make the claimant whole again. Of course, that is not possible, but the system is designed with this goal in mind. These settlements often provide compensation for lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, payment for outstanding medical bills, […]
Many drivers on their way to or away from work unfortunately get into car accidents. Generally in Massachusetts, if you are injured on the job, regardless of how the accident happened, and even if you are at fault, you are entitled to file a claim for workers comp benefits. But what if you are injured driving […]
Workers compensation disputes are quite common. There are in fact thousands of these disputes filed each year in Massachusetts workers compensation insurance companies, as well as by an injured employees. The dispute process at the Department of Industrial Accidents is a multi-step process. The conference is the second step in the dispute process that follows after the conciliation. Unfortunately, there is usually […]
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 […]