Massachusetts Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Boston Parking Lot Accident Lawyer

Parking lots can be deceivingly dangerous areas fraught with hazards.  Populated by large numbers of vehicles and pedestrians, collisions are frequent in parking lots.  There are multiple types of accidents that can occur in parking lots.

Slip and fall accidents are very common in parking lots.  Sometimes a property owner or snow removal contractor hired by the property owner fails to clear snow and ice from the parking lot.  Someone falls as a result and sustains serious injuries.  Or, the property owner may fail to address holes or other hazards in the parking lot and someone falls and is injured.

Can I Sue For My Dog Bite Injury?

Dog bite attacks can range from benign to catastrophic.  Sometimes a dog bite can leave someone with very minor injuries.  Sometimes the outcome is much different.  A man in Florida last week was tragically killed when he was attacked by a pack of dogs.  Regardless of the injuries suffered, many dog bite victims wonder “Can I sue for my dog bite injuries?”

Massachusetts law is clear that in the absence of teasing, tormenting or abusing of a dog, a dog bite victim may sue the dog owner for their injuries and losses.  This legally is referred to as strict liability.  Note that negligence does not apply in these cases.

Can I Sue For An MBTA Injury?

The recent rash of MBTA train derailments has put the MBTA in the news recently.  These accidents are common and generally cause various types of injuries to many innocent passengers.  There can be a number of causes for these crashes including operator inattention or negligence, maintenance failure, equipment failure, etc.

For those unlucky people that are injured in these accidents, they frequent want to know “Can I sue for an MBTA injury?”

Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Injured Workers

No one really has to think too much about workers’ compensation benefits until a work injury actually occurs.  At that point the injured worker will be forced to become familiar with what benefits he may collect, and how much those benefits will be, following a work accident.  Here are some of these available benefits, as well as the amount of these benefits an injured worker may collect under the workers’ compensation laws of Massachusetts.

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How To Avoid A Pedestrian Accident 

Boston has been called America’s Most Walkable City.  It truly is a great city to enjoy on foot, with all the rich history and culture Boston has to offer.  But pedestrians all too often are struck by negligently operated motor vehicles.  These accidents can result in injuries ranging from minor cuts and bruises, to in some cases even death.  It is important for pedestrians to use an abundance of caution to avoid getting hit by cars, and here are some practical ways to do so.

Use Crosswalks Whenever Possible 

Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim After A Car Accident 

Injuries on the job can happen in a variety of ways.  Sometimes these injuries can be caused by slipping and falling, picking up a heavy object off the floor, etc.  One of the most common, and complicated, types of workers’ compensation claims is when an employee has a car accident while on the clock.

If you have been injured in a car accident while on the job in Massachusetts, and missed at least five calendar days from work (they don’t have to be consecutive), then you can file a claim for Massachusetts workers’ compensation coverage.  Generally, your employer’s workers compensation insurer must pay your medical bills and your lost wages.  They do though by law have 14 days upon notice of the claim to either start paying a claim, or they can deny a claim.

How Long Does It Take To Handle A Car Accident Case?

Unless someone has been involved before with a car accident claim, they probably don’t know how long the case will take to conclude. New clients that call us frequently ask us “How long will it take to settle my case?”  This is a good question.  While each case is different, here are some general guidelines that can help answer this question.

Generally, with few exceptions, no case can settle until all medical treatment has concluded.  Thus, if you injured your neck or back in the accident and you are actively treating with a chiropractor, your case will not be in a position to settle until you are done with your medical treatment.  In a case where the available insurance policy limit is minimal, and the injuries are serious such as a fractured bone, or a surgical procedure was needed, your case can settle before you have finished your medical treatment.

Ways A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You

Those who experience an injury at work are suddenly thrust into the world of workers’ compensation.  Days lost from work and medical bills may start to be adding up.  Insurance companies may be calling you, and possibly even sending you paperwork you may not understand.  It may make sense to consider hiring legal representation.  But many people wonder the ways a workers’ compensation lawyer can help.

Here are some of them:

How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers In Boston Charge?

Many people injured in an accident due to someone’s negligence are often told by family or friends to “get a lawyer.”  But sometimes the idea of hiring an attorney conjures up fear about racking up really high legal fees.  The last thing the victim of an accident wants to do is pay an attorney when medical bills and lost wages already may be adding up.

Most people don’t realize that personal injury lawyers, unlike other lawyers, do not charge hourly fees, or charge a retainer.  That is because these lawyers only get paid if a client’s case settles.  That is called a contingency fee.

What Injuries Are Covered When A Dog Bites You?

Many dog bite victims after an attack are unsure what to do. They likely need medical treatment for their injuries and money for their medical bills.  The injuries are so bad maybe they can’t even work.  Many of these victims, when dealing with the aftermath of the attack, wonder what injuries are covered when a dog bites you.

Massachusetts dog bite law is very clear that a dog owner is automatically liable for all losses his dog causes to someone in an attack.  Here are some damages you can collect for your losses if a dog attacks and injures you: