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 […]

Massachusetts slips and falls in stores happen all the time. Many of my Massachusetts slip and fall clients have the misfortune of falling while shopping.  Whether it be at the local coffee shop, or while shopping for groceries, or shopping for clothes, people are injured much too often at stores. It is shocking how common these accidents occur. Oftentimes, […]

This week I had a motor vehicle accident case scheduled to go to trial. Unfortunately, for the second time, the court either did not have enough judges and/or jurors so the trial has been delayed once again. The chances of the case proceeding to trial on its newly scheduled date are slim. Hence, do not be […]

Negligence in Massachusetts, and in all states, means failing to act reasonably in a situation and causing injury to a person(s) as a direct result. As a Boston accident lawyer, negligence is the lynchpin of each case my office handles. Whether it be a Massachusetts car accident, slip and fall, or any other type of personal injury […]

Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents happen much too frequently. Doing the right things after a slip and fall or trip and fall are very important in order to protect your legal rights. Should you have the misfortune of being involved in such an accident, keep the following in mind after a slip and fall accident: If possible, photograph […]

This is a topic I deal with quite frequently when representing personal injury victims. Often, my clients will call me and tell me the accident they were involved in has financially harmed them so much, they are willing to take a loan out. For example, suppose the client was riding a bicycle and was hit by […]

No one wants to be involved in a slip and fall accident. These accidents can cause very serious injuries, including broken bones and other painful injuries. If your slip and fall claim does not settle then a lawsuit will need to be filed.  If you have an upcoming deposition, here are some basic deposition guidelines to consider if you […]

If you were injured due to negligence, you may find yourself involved in a lawsuit. If it is you (or your attorney) that filed the lawsuit then you are referred to as the plaintiff and the party you sued is the defendant. A deposition is a part of the lawsuit process which you may be required to […]

Oftentimes slip and falls are caused by inebriation. Does that mean the injury victim does not have a case? No. Generally, if the injury victim is deemed less negligent than the company or person responsible for the accident, then she or she can pursue a claim. So who determines who is at fault, and whether […]