The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts recently altered the law surrounding slip and fall accidents. Under the traditional approach, a storeowner would only be liable if there was notice of the dangerous condition that caused the injury. Notice could be shown in one of three ways. First, that the owner created the dangerous condition. Two, that the owner knew […]
Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!Recent Slip and Fall Decision Changes the Law
Boston attorney Dmitry Lev has recently started the Boston Bankruptcy Blog which provides information to those considering filing for personal bankruptcy in Massachusetts. In the last couple of years the bankruptcy laws have been revised considerably. Check out attorney Lev’s blog if you have questions regarding bankruptcy.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a weekly publication for lawyers on news and developments in Massachusetts law, has recently launched Exhibit A. Exhibit A is a monthly newsletter written by lawyers and intended for non-lawyers. It is written in a way which makes the law a little less confusing and easier to understand. It is a FREE monthly […]
No. Never. Following your Massachusetts personal injury accident, the insurance company that insures the person or persons that caused your injuries will want to obtain a recorded statement from you. I have one thing to say: don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance company! The insurance company is not your friend and do not let them talk […]
“Hit and run” automobile accidents occur each and every day in Massachusetts. This means the driver(s) that caused a car accident cannot be unidentified. If you are the victim of a “hit and run,” you may be concerned about how your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering will be compensated. Do not worry […]
Here are some things to do (and things to avoid) following an auto accident in Massachusetts: Call the police; Tell the police officer(s) exactly how the accident occurred; Be careful what you say to the other driver; keep things to an absolute minimum; If you have a camera in your car, photograph the accident scene […]
Boston pediatrician Robert P. Lindeman, MD was recently sued in connection with his alleged failure to diagnose diabetes in a young child. A medical malpractice suit was brought against Lindeman in the Suffolk Superior Court due to the death of the child. Remarkably, during the trial, Lindeman created a blog under the pseudonym “Flea” and […]
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; […]
Yes. Massachusetts recognizes loss of consortium claims. If your spouse was injured in an accident, and his/her injuries have affected the marriage relationship, then a loss of consortium claim can be brought. Sometimes an injury victim is unable to offer the affection and companionship he/she was able to provide before the accident. When this occurs, the spouse for the […]
Yes, you can. It is your homeowners insurance policy which provides liability coverage to you for these accidents. It is imperative that you contact your insurance carrier immediately after the accident. Once you report the event, your carrier will conduct an investigation and will begin communicating with the victim’s attorney. Since the Massachusetts dog bite statute is a […]