Category: General Massachusetts Personal Injury Information

If you have been injured in a Massachusetts accident, it is important to not delay in bringing your claim. The reason is because these claims have very strict time deadlines. Personal injury claims in Massachusetts have what are called statutes of limitations. A statute of limitations is the period of time set by law in which you are […]

As a Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer I represent many Massachusetts motorcyclists that are injured by someone’s negligence. No matter how careful a motorcyclist is, car operators all too often negligently strike them, causing personal injuries. Frequently these accidents cause far greater injuries then most car accidents do. Sadly, as a Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer, my clients usually don’t […]

Unfortunately the attorney/client relationship can deteriorate. For a myriad of reasons, sometimes a personal injury victim feels the need to fire their Massachusetts personal injury attorney when things sour with the current lawyer. People from time to time contact me and say they are not satisfied with their representation. These people have common questions, and here are […]

As a MA personal injury lawyer, I am asked regularly about the stages of a Massachusetts personal injury case. Whether you were injured in a Massachusetts car accident, slip and fall, or dog bite accident, the stages of a lawsuit are generally the following: Complaint and Answer Your Massachusetts personal injury lawyer will begin the lawsuit […]

If you, a loved one, or a friend, has been the victim of wrongful death, hiring an attorney can be a crucial first step toward obtaining just compensation.  Wrongful death can arise from a car accident, medical malpractice, a dangerous product, construction site accident, etc. These cases can cause extreme grief, anxiety, and uncertainty for the […]

Being injured in a personal injury accident and going through a divorce are two things no one ever wants to go through. But many people have the burden of dealing with these two very difficult events, and sometimes at the same time. Frequently the injured spouse wants to know if they must share part of their […]

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 […]

With all of the recent snowfall we have had here in Massachusetts the past few weeks, conditions outside have been extremely dangerous. With such an inclement weather brings a marked rise in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. Such accidents often cause very serious injuries. If you, a loved one, or a friend, has experienced […]

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 […]