Articles Tagged with Boston slip and fall attorney

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Businessman walking with Caution sign beside slippery floor sign with a banana
If you’ve ever slipped, tripped, or taken an unexpected tumble due to a dangerous situation, you know it can be more than just a clumsy moment. These incidents can lead to severe injuries and leave a lasting impact on your life. Knowing what to do in the aftermath is crucial, and that’s what this guide is all about—helping you navigate the complexities of slips, trips, and falls and understanding your rights to compensation.

Whether it’s a slippery floor in a grocery store or a poorly maintained sidewalk, if you’ve been hurt in a slip or trip and fall accident, it’s important to grasp the immediate steps you should take. From seeking prompt medical treatment to collecting evidence that supports your case, being informed empowers you to protect your well-being and legal rights.

We’ll delve into the common causes and injuries linked to these accidents, emphasizing property owners’ responsibility in maintaining safe environments. Recognizing who might be liable for your slip and fall injury is crucial, and we’ll explore the complexities involved in personal injury claims.

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¿Por qué es Importante Contar con un Abogado de Lesiones Personales?
Sufrir una lesión personal puede ser una experiencia traumática y económicamente onerosa. Ya sea debido a un accidente de coche, negligencia médica, o cualquier otro incidente desafortunado, la comprensión de sus derechos y navegar por el sistema legal es crucial.

Por qué debe contratar a un abogado con experiencia en lesiones personales

Experimentar una lesión grave es inesperado y abrumador. A menudo, las personas se encuentran investigando sus derechos y opciones sólo después de que haya ocurrido un accidente. En tales situaciones complejas, tener un abogado experto en lesiones personales puede ser un cambio de juego.

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An injury to the mind, body, or emotion can be detrimental to one’s health. When pursuing a personal injury claim it is essential to recover fair compensation; where you receive reparation for not only economic losses, but also for your pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is the physical and emotional pain associated with your injury- which can transform you into a different person as it takes a toll on you. 

While some damages regarding your injury are easy to quantify, others are not. Damages that can be estimated using a calculator (i.e., medical bills, lost wages) are called economic damages. However, damages that cannot be quantified are categorized as non-economic damages. Pain and Suffering falls under this category, however there are a couple of standard ways in which a value can be determined; The Multiplier Method and The “Per Diem” Method. Continue reading →

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Boston Snow And Ice Accident Attorney

If you slipped and fell on snow and ice you may be confused about what to do, and what your rights are.  There are things you can do after a slip and fall to protect your rights.

Slip and fall accidents can cause injuries ranging from strains and sprains, to dislocations and broken bones, to even death.  The challenge from a legal standpoint with these cases is establishing liability.  The fact that you slipped and fell on snow and ice does not mean you have a case worth pursuing.  Some slip and fall cases are worth pursuing, and some are not.  Here are examples of both:

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Unfortunately, sometimes the attorney/client relationship can break down for a number of reasons. If you are unhappy with your slip and fall lawyer, you can change lawyers at anytime, and you don’t even need a reason.

Whether it be lack of communication, failure of the attorney to move the case forward, or lack of willingness to fight for what is fair with the insurance company, a client may need to take his file to another attorney’s office for handling. You are not penalized at all for making the change.

If you need to change slip and fall lawyers, you have that right and your attorney cannot demand any fees before giving you your file. Best of luck with your case, and call me right now at 617 338 7400 for a free consultation!

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With all of the recent snowfall we have had here in Massachusetts the past few weeks, conditions outside have been extremely dangerous.  With such an inclement weather brings a marked rise in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents.  Such accidents often cause very serious injuries. 

If you, a loved one, or a friend, has experienced this misfortune, I invite you to call 617 338 7400 for a completely free, no obligation consultation.   Please note this blog, as well as my Slip and Fall Blog, is rife with information pertaining to all things related to Massachusetts slip and fall cases.  I look forward to potentially helping with you case.

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What To Do Following A Slip And Fall Accident

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:

1) If possible, photograph the scene of the accident (or have someone else do it as soon as possible if you are unable to do it yourself);

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Deposition Tips For Massachusetts Slip And Fall Victims

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 are a plaintiff in a personal injury case:

1)  Know the date, day of the week, time, and location of the accident;

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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 the injury victim or property owner is more to blame for the accident? A jury does.
Intoxication therefore is not a bar to recovery. But, intoxication will bar any recovery when the injury victim is greater than 50% responsible for the accident.

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