Although this blog is aimed at informing Massachusetts injury victims of their rights following a personal injury event, I do from time to time like to mix it up. So, if you are a solo attorney or an attorney with ambitions to go solo, you need to read Build a Solo Practice, LLP authored by Connecticut attorney Susan Cartier […]

Maryland personal injury attorney Ronald Miller, author of the Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog, has set up a new blog called the Maryland Lawyer Blog. Although the blog is brand new, I can tell that Ronald is off to a great start on this one. Check it out even if you are not a Maryland attorney, as it will provide […]

Today a Suffolk County jury awarded a man $13M for serious personal injuries he sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle. The case name is William T. Dodge v. Arda Tezel. With interest, the verdict comes to approximately $16M. The plaintiff was however assessed 1% comparative negligence by the jury. I will provide more information on this […]

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a weekly publication for lawyers on news and developments in Massachusetts law, has recently launched Exhibit A. Exhibit A is a monthly newsletter written by lawyers and intended for non-lawyers. It is written in a way which makes the law a little less confusing and easier to understand. It is a FREE monthly […]

Here are some basic deposition guidelines to consider if you are a plaintiff in a personal injury case: Know the date, time and location of the accident; Know where and when you sought medical treatment for your injuries; Do not give flowery answers; keep your answers brief and only answer the question that is asked; […]

Yes. Massachusetts recognizes loss of consortium claims. If your spouse was injured in an accident, and his/her injuries have affected the marriage relationship, then a loss of consortium claim can be brought. Sometimes an injury victim is unable to offer the affection and companionship he/she was able to provide before the accident. When this occurs, the spouse for the […]

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 […]

In Massachusetts, if you are hurt at work, you cannot sue your employer for your injuries.  What the law allows you to do is to file a claim for Massachusetts workmans compensation benefits for your on-the-job injuries. As a Boston workmans compensation attorney, I am frequently asked by clients if they may sue for pain and suffering. While […]

One of the first questions I ask a potential personal injury client is whether he has made any claims in the past. Whether it be a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall or some other claim, it is important for me to know this information. The reason is that the claims adjuster and the defense […]

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently decided the case of O’Brien v. Leahy Landscaping. In that case, the plaintiff, O’Brien, sustained a fractured wrist after slipping and falling due to snow and ice that had remained on the Defendant’s premises for five days following a snow storm. As you may know from reading this blog, the only way […]