There are an estimated nearly 5 million dog bites in the United States each year per the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 800,000 of these result in the need for medical attention. Roughly half of these attacks occur on the dog owner’s property, and these claims comprise roughly 1/3 of homeowners claims. As a Massachusetts bite lawyer, it […]

Our office recently secured a $175,000 settlement for a client that was bitten by a dog. In this case, our client was working as a visiting home health aide. One day she went to a patient’s home to provide to provide medical assistance. Sadly, upon entering the home, she was attacked and bitten by a […]

Nearly everyone involved in ongoing Massachusetts personal injury cases want to know what their case is worth. Our clients who have the misfortune of being bit or attacked by a dog want to know what the dog owner’s insurance company will be offering to settle their case. Dog bite settlement amounts depend on a variety of factors. No two […]

It is almost unbelievable just how many people are bitten and attacked by dogs each year. Roughly 4.5 – 4.6 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Most of these unlucky people suffer personal injuries in this accidents. Many, understandably, want to file a claim for the damages they suffered from the bite/attack. There are a number of […]

Dogs provide loving and loyal companionship. However, they are animals and from time to time, some dogs attack and bite innocent people. When these incidents occur personal injuries can result. As accident lawyers we see these incidents occur quite frequently to our clients. There are an estimated 900 people each day that are brought to […]

It is harrowing how many people are injured by dogs each year. These injuries can include scarring, disfigurement, puncture wounds, psychological trauma, etc. Because the injuries can be so serious to victims, Massachusetts dog bite law is quite strict in holding dog owners responsible for all damages caused by a dog bite and attacks. Massachusetts Strict […]

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in a Massachusetts dog bite accident or attack. Also, if you live in Massachusetts and your slip and fall accident was in a different state, then that state’s laws apply. Not all states have a three year […]

Yes, you can. It is your homeowners insurance policy which provides liability coverage to you for these accidents. It is imperative that you contact your insurance carrier immediately after the accident. Once you report the event, your carrier will conduct an investigation and will begin communicating with the victim’s attorney. Since the Massachusetts dog bite statute is a strict […]

There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client.  Here are some, but not all, of those factors: Has the Statute of Limitations run (it is different for different types of cases)? Was the client injured? Did […]

Although no two insurance companies have the same approach, there are some common elements on how insurance companies value personal injury cases. Here are some, but not all of them: Is liability on the part of the insured person(s) or company clear, and if not, is there any liability at all? An example would be a […]