Because of our climate here in New England, slips and falls on snow and ice are quite common. Generally, these cases are claims for negligence against the snow blow company, property owner, or other potentially responsible party. The burden is on the injury victim to show that the party responsible for snow and ice removal where you […]

Massachusetts slips and falls in stores happen all the time. Many of my Massachusetts slip and fall clients have experienced the misfortune of falling while shopping. Whether it be at the local coffee shop or while shopping for groceries or shopping for clothes, people are injured much too often at stores while they shop. Oftentimes, […]

Many people at work must frequently walk on wet or slippery surfaces as part of their job duties. If you fell while working, you may have a Worker’s Compensation case to pursue. If this happened to you, be sure to read our free Consumer Guide called The Truth About Massachusetts Worker’s Compensation Accidents. For many workers, […]

Massachusetts car insurance law is based on a no-fault system. This means even if you were at fault or negligent in causing the car accident, you’re still entitled to have your medical bills and lost wages paid through Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, for short. This mandatory auto insurance allows people to get their car […]

Nearly each and every personal injury case has lien issues involved. These liens must be resolved at the time of settlement in order for the settlement funds to be properly distributed to all parties. Understanding what a lien is, as well as understanding the various types of liens, is important if you have an ongoing […]

As I have written in my books entitled, The Truth Series, nearly all personal injury and Worker’s Compensation cases in Massachusetts require a lawyer’s services. But not every case needs legal assistance. For a very small case with very limited medical treatment and clear liability, it may not make economic sense to hire an attorney. However, […]

Just as important as it is to hire the right lawyer, it is equally important to avoid hiring the wrong lawyer. Here are some things to look out for as you search for the right lawyer. Does the lawyer have a history of receiving ethical complaints? If so, it may be time to look for […]

It is very important to thoroughly research and to be very choosy when selecting which attorney you hire for your personal injury case. Massachusetts has roughly 50,000 practicing attorneys, and many of them handle personal injury cases. Here are some questions to ask any attorney you are considering hiring for your personal injury case. Do […]

Almost everyone at one time or another will experience the misfortune of being involved in a car accident. Many car accidents, thankfully, involve minor impacts that result in very little, if any, property damage to the involved vehicles. There is an assumption that a minor car accident does not and cannot cause personal injuries to the occupants […]

I frequently say to my clients that insurance companies are in the business of making money and collecting premiums as opposed to paying money out to deserving claimants. Insurance adjusters are trained by the insurance company to use common defenses in response to a claim that is presented. The following are some of those common […]