Meniscus tears are very serious injuries. They are a common injury that can be caused by playing sports, skiing, and from many other types of activity. They also frequently occur from personal injury accidents. When a person suffers a torn meniscus due to negligence, they frequently want to know what their options are. They want […]

From time to time many of us may need to rent a car. Whether it be through U-Haul, Avis, Hertz, Zipcar, or another company, the car rental business is alive and well. Even though rideshares through Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed in popularity, renting a car can still be become necessary for all of us. […]

Many people have heard the word negligence before, but may not know what it actually means. Basically, negligence is a legal term that means failing to conduct oneself reasonably in a given situation. If someone is injured due to negligence, he may bring a claim against the negligent party. Determinations of negligence are very fact-specific. All […]

Many workers who get injured on-the-job want to know what rights they have. Generally, if you get injured at work in Massachusetts, your rights are contained at MGL c. 152. This is a series of laws that control what you can collect in workers’ compensation benefits, how much you can collect, and for how long. […]

For many people that have been injured due to negligence, the medical bills and even lost wages begin to pile up. Many of these negligence victims understandably want to have these losses paid for. Some though are reluctant to pursue action against the person that caused the accident because they don’t want to sue the […]

If you’ve been injured due to someone’s negligence, you may be thinking of hiring a lawyer to represent you. Friends, family or co-workers may be suggesting you “talk with a lawyer.” If you are curious on what to expect when you meet with a personal injury lawyer, here are some things to keep in mind […]

Paralegals are the unsung heroes of the legal world. Without paralegals, lawyers would be unable to perform their work. Paralegals perform legal work and depending on the attorney(s) they work under, handle substantive legal tasks. They handle an array of duties that greatly assist any law practice. They are above legal assistants in terms of […]

The Boston branch of the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has a new home. Effective immediately they are now located at 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111. The Boston branch is the base and the largest branch of the DIA court system. Please note this change of address if your Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim is being […]

Massachusetts follows a no-fault car insurance system. This means if you have a car accident, and even if you are at-fault for causing the accident, you can still have your medical bills paid through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) That means your car insurance company (or the vehicle you were a passenger in at the time of the accident, or […]

For cases in litigation, the discovery process is what all cases go through. The rules for discovery are set forth in the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, which largely models the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Here are some of the facets of discovery you can expect if your case is already, or expected to be, in […]