Many times following an accident an attorney should be hired. That ensures the best possible outcome and settlement for a case. But there are also times when a personal injury lawyer is not needed. Here are some of those times. First, if negligence or liability cannot be proven then you don’t need a lawyer because you […]

Pedestrians are unfortunately struck much too frequently by motor vehicles. Many of these accidents are caused by negligence. The victims of these accidents understandably want to know if they may file a claim or sue the driver that caused the accident. Motor vehicle operators must use caution so as to avoid striking pedestrians. When they […]

For many people that have been injured due to negligence, the medical bills and even lost wages begin to pile up. Many of these negligence victims understandably want to have these losses paid for. Some though are reluctant to pursue action against the person that caused the accident because they don’t want to sue the […]

Paralegals are the unsung heroes of the legal world. Without paralegals, lawyers would be unable to perform their work. Paralegals perform legal work and depending on the attorney(s) they work under, handle substantive legal tasks. They handle an array of duties that greatly assist any law practice. They are above legal assistants in terms of […]

The Boston branch of the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has a new home. Effective immediately they are now located at 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111. The Boston branch is the base and the largest branch of the DIA court system. Please note this change of address if your Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim is being […]

For cases in litigation, the discovery process is what all cases go through. The rules for discovery are set forth in the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, which largely models the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Here are some of the facets of discovery you can expect if your case is already, or expected to be, in […]

For people that have an ongoing Massachusetts personal injury claim or car accident case that receive an offer they are unhappy with, they have two choices. They can either accept the offer and settle the case, or they can file a lawsuit. Many people who consider the latter option want to know what are the costs […]

As is the case with all relationships in life, some are good, and some are not so good. It is no different with attorney/client relationships. Some clients may be quite satisfied with their lawyer, while others may be frustrated with their current lawyer. They may be so frustrated that they even want to change lawyers. For example, you […]

The aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming. You are unsure of what to do, who to trust, and you also may be dealing with pain and discomfort from the injuries you received from the accident. You may be deciding whether or not to contact a personal injury lawyer. Here are three things to consider before contacting one: […]

Today millions and millions of people have social media accounts. Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms have gained wide traction with nearly all age groups throughout the world. While social media has many beneficial uses, it does not help in any way when an accident victim posts about their case on social media. The […]