If you’ve experienced a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you are most likely able to file a claim through comparative negligence. This is because a landowner has a responsibility to keep their property in a reasonably safe state. A plaintiff can receive compensation when they slip and fall on another person’s property as […]

After winning a personal injury case in Massachusetts, there are a few steps that typically occur. The court will issue a judgment in your favor, which is a legal document stating that the defendant is responsible for paying you damages. The defendant may choose to appeal the judgment. If this happens, the case will move […]

In Massachusetts, a variety of incidents and injuries are covered by personal injury legislation. It enables people to seek compensation for their losses when they have been hurt as a result of another party’s carelessness or wrongdoing. Medical costs, missed pay, and other damages are examples of this. The state’s tort laws apply to personal […]

Myth #1: A Personal Injury Claim Cannot Be Made for Minor Injuries You might not immediately be aware of the full degree of your injuries following a personal injury accident. Many injuries sustained in accidents are not immediately apparent and may get worse over time. No matter how serious your injuries appear to be, you […]

There are two legal options to recover costs if you were hurt by a drunk driver: insurance or a lawsuit. Each driver first looks to their own insurance to recover damages in a no-fault state. Your insurance claim would be for healthcare bills, property damage, and other costs. There are a few situations, known as […]

You were injured in an accident that was not your fault. Perhaps you had a car accident, or an injury at work? Maybe you slipped and fell, or maybe you were bitten by a dog? Perhaps it is a different type of case altogether. What are you supposed to do now? You are injured. Maybe […]

Everyone loves a good fuzzy friend, especially dogs. With over 300 breeds of dogs, it’s a no-brainer that there is a kind of dog for every kind of person. In Massachusetts, about 29 percent of the household population owns a dog. In order to protect victims from damage or injuries caused by a dog, Massachusetts has […]

If you are responsible for a car accident bodily injury liability coverage pays for the medical costs of the people who are injured (not including yourself). This coverage also helps cover payment for legal defense in the event you are sued for damages. According to the State of Massachusetts, in order to register a car in Massachusetts, you […]

PIP, or Personal Injury Protection is no fault insurance that covers medical expenses, regardless for who is at fault in a car accident. Any person making a claim for PIP benefits must first submit a PIP application. This application asks for basic biographical information, information about the accident, health insurance information, etc. Keep in mind the insurer […]

If you’ve been in an accident, an insurance adjuster will most likely contact you. Besides being nice to you, the adjuster will want you to sign a medical authorization form. This will allow the insurance company to obtain not only medical records related to the accident, but also medical records that predate the accident. You […]