Most personal injury claims in Massachusetts settle at the claim stage without the necessity of a lawsuit. However, there is a good number of claims that do not settle with insurance companies. When that is the case, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed in court. The legal process is notoriously slow-moving, and therefore, these cases […]
How Long Does A Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
Year: 2020
Massachusetts workers compensation laws protect injured workers in the event of an accident at work. These laws provide for the payment of medical bills as well as payment for lost wages to an employee who experiences a personal injury on-the-job. Each and every employer in Massachusetts is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When presented with a […]
Being involved in a slip and fall accident is no laughing matter. These accidents happen to unsuspecting people each and every day. Serious personal injuries can oftentimes result from these slip and fall accidents, including broken bones, torn ligaments, and other types of injuries that may result. Taking the necessary steps after a slip and fall accident can […]
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a highly stressful experience. There are many things that can follow a car accident that can significantly disrupt one’s life. For example, if there were any personal injuries suffered in the accident, medical visits may become necessary. In addition, lost time from work may also come […]
Personal injury attorneys represent those that have become injured due to the negligence of another party. These attorneys represent those that have been injured due to negligence stemming from car accidents, slips and falls, bicycle accident crashes, and any and all other types of accidents that produce personal injuries. Attorneys that handle these cases are primarily […]
No one ever plans to be in an accident. An experience like this can really impacts one’s life. Suddenly you need to go to medical professionals if you were injured from the accident. You may even be missing time from work, and losing wages as a result. If you have been involved in any type […]
Many people consider hiring legal representation following a car accident. But, many people believe that all lawyers charge fees that are too expensive. That is a big reason why many decide not to hire a car accident lawyer. But the reality is that hiring a lawyer for an automobile wreck does not cost anything else. […]
There is no question that COVID-19 has completely changed our daily lives. Most of us are adjusting to a life we have never experienced. We must socially distance ourselves from others, and many of are working remotely (including my office). Many of my clients are concerned ab0ut how this change in society will impact their […]
Laws in the United States permit parties to sue if they have been injured in an accident. But in order for there to be a valid case, negligence must be shown. Negligence means failing to act as a reasonable person would similar circumstances. Therefore, before you can sue for personal injuries caused by a car accident, […]
If you experienced a motor vehicle accident, the last thing you want to do is to make the situation worse. These accidents can cause serious stress to people. You have had to receive medical treatment and you may be dealing with serious personal injuries. Make sure you avoid some common car accident claims mistakes that […]