Similar to buying a car, or even renting an apartment – there are many things to consider when hiring an attorney. Just as important it is to hire the right lawyer, it is equally important to avoid hiring the wrong one. Here’s some things to look out for as you search for the right lawyer […]

They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and while it’s mostly true, like everything else in life there is an exception to the rule. Without notice or warning, a dog can attack and it’s neither enjoyable nor pleasant for the dog, owner, or victim. In Massachusetts, the dog bite law is set forth in […]

There is no question that knowledge is power. The more you know, the better your decision-making process will be. That is the case, as well, when dealing with insurance adjusters. Following any type of accident, you may find yourself dealing with an insurance company adjuster. These adjusters are trained to minimize any and all claims […]

Each day people call us and tell us they have been injured in an accident. No matter what type of accident the person experienced, they likely have suffered losses due to the accident. Understandably, these people want to seek compensation so that they will be reimbursed for their losses. Many of these people tell us that […]

If you are involved in a car accident you are likely going to file a claim with your car insurance company, and if you were injured, with the insurance company for the driver that caused the accident. It is secret that insurance companies deny perfectly legitimate claims constantly. They do this because they don’t want to […]

If you recently had an accident, you may be getting phone calls from an insurance adjuster. Maybe you are receiving confusing paperwork that you are being asked to sign? Maybe the adjuster is pressuring you to sign a release? But something does not feel quite right. If you are wondering should you talk with the […]

Far too many times in my years of representing car accident victims have I handled cases in which there is inadequate insurance to cover my clients’ injuries. Unfortunately, until the Massachusetts legislature enacts higher mandatory minimum bodily injury coverage requirements, injured car accident victims will be shortchanged. That is because Massachusetts law only requires compulsory bodily […]

Before a personal injury claim can be resolved, the case must be negotiated. Effective negotiation can lead to a just and fair settlement. Negotiating these claims with insurance adjusters is more of an art than a science. As is the case within any negotiation framework, there is not one singular approach that works in all […]

The aftermath of a personal injury accident comes with a host of questions. A common question is can the injury victim go to their own doctors, or does he/she have to go to the insurance company doctors? The answer is, it depends. It also depends on the type of case involved. Car Accident Claims Following a car […]

If you were involved in a car crash in Massachusetts, the insurance company that insures the car you were in at the time of the accident will pay for your no-fault benefits. Payment for medical bills and lost wages are the two no-fault benefits you are entitled to. No-fault benefits are called Personal Injury Protection benefits in […]