Oftentimes a personal injury accident is clearly the result of a person or company’s negligence. Sometimes though, the injury victim himself may bear some degree of responsibility for causing the accident. Comparative negligence is recognized in Massachusetts as an affirmative defense. Essentially it means that the legal responsibilities for causing a personal injury accident is reduced by the […]

For those that have sustained injury, it is important to know the legal rights one may pursue for compensation. Not every injury though leads to a settlement. If the injury does arise out of a personal injury or workers’ compensation event then it may be possible to bring a case. But understanding the differences between these […]

Through years of handling injury cases in Boston I have seen some common types of workers’ compensation cases. Although workers can be injured at work in a multitude of ways, there are some common situations that give rise to work injuries. Here are some of them: Car Accidents Many people are required to drive as part of […]

Many that are injured at work in Massachusetts are not familiar with the workers’ compensation claim process. This can result in the injured worker unwittingly making mistakes with the claim that can greatly impact the benefits the worker can collect. Here are some common workers’ compensation claim mistakes to avoid. Not Reporting The Accident The first […]

If a settlement cannot be reached for your Massachusetts personal injury claim, then a lawsuit may be necessary. Part of the litigation process is a deposition. If you are facing an upcoming deposition, it is important to be prepared so as to ensure your deposition is a successful one. Here are some things you can expect at […]

The aftermath of an injury brings on a raft of issues. If you are pursuing a claim for personal injuries stemming from the accident, an issue you may be facing is whether or not to settle. The vast majority of cases do settle. Each case is of course different. Generally, the more issues and problems a […]

Car accidents give rise to many questions. Who pays my medical bills? Who pays for lost wages? Can I collect pain and suffering? If you have been involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, there is a process you must follow with the car insurance company that insures the car you were in at the time […]

If you have experienced a personal injury accident you may be thinking of getting legal help to pursue financial compensation. Many injury victims understandably are concerned about how much it will cost them to hire an injury lawyer in Massachusetts. Thankfully no costs are paid up front to a lawyer with these cases. Additionally, even if the case […]

In 2016 roughly 5% of homeowners filed homeowners claims. Many of these claims stem from personal injury accidents. Whether you are a homeowner or you were injured at someone’s home, it is important to know some common accidents that trigger this type of insurance coverage. People who own their home and have a mortgage are required to carry […]

It is no secret the law is a unique language comprised of many confusing words and phrases. Law school teaches future lawyers a unique language set. The law is filled with language not found in other professions. This is especially the case with personal injury law. If you’ve suffered an injury from an accident and you […]