Negligence in Massachusetts, and in all states, means failing to act reasonably in a situation and causing injury to a person(s) as a direct result. As a Boston accident lawyer, negligence is the lynchpin of each case my office handles. Whether it be a Massachusetts car accident, slip and fall, or any other type of personal injury […]
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Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents happen much too frequently. Doing the right things after a slip and fall or trip and fall are very important in order to protect your legal rights. Should you have the misfortune of being involved in such an accident, keep the following in mind after a slip and fall accident: If possible, photograph […]
Here is the article from Boston.com: MetLife settles with state over allegations it wrongly assessed auto accident surcharges. By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff MetLife will pay at least $50,000 in penalties and refund an undetermined amount of money to customers to settle allegations it imposed costly surcharges on Massachusetts drivers who were found not at […]
Here is a great article written by Carrie Van Brunt-Wiley of Homeinsurance.com regarding the critical importance of buying the right homeowners insurance policy for adequate liability protection. Your Best Line of Defense when Paying for Your Legal Defense You never thought it could happen to you. In fact, it seemed to come out of nowhere. […]
This is a topic I deal with quite frequently when representing personal injury victims. Often, my clients will call me and tell me the accident they were involved in has financially harmed them so much, they are willing to take a loan out. For example, suppose the client was riding a bicycle and was hit by […]
Here is a great article from the Wall Street Journal written by a doctor regarding how hospitals can make the administration of health care safer for patients. Here is the article: How to Stop Hospitals From Killing Us Medical errors kill enough people to fill four jumbo jets a week. A surgeon with five simple […]
No one wants to be involved in a slip and fall accident. These accidents can cause very serious injuries, including broken bones and other painful injuries. If your slip and fall claim does not settle then a lawsuit will need to be filed. If you have an upcoming deposition, here are some basic deposition guidelines to consider if you […]
Here are some basic deposition guidelines to consider if you are a plaintiff in a personal injury case: Know the date, time and location of the accident; Know where and when you sought medical treatment for your injuries; Do not give flowery answers; keep your answers brief and only answer the question that is asked; […]
If you were injured due to negligence, you may find yourself involved in a lawsuit. If it is you (or your attorney) that filed the lawsuit then you are referred to as the plaintiff and the party you sued is the defendant. A deposition is a part of the lawsuit process which you may be required to […]
Oftentimes slip and falls are caused by inebriation. Does that mean the injury victim does not have a case? No. Generally, if the injury victim is deemed less negligent than the company or person responsible for the accident, then she or she can pursue a claim. So who determines who is at fault, and whether […]