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For most slip and fall accident cases in Massachusetts, the statute of limitations is three years.
Possibly. Most cases do settle. If a case does not settle at the claims stage, then a lawsuit will need to be filed . However, even if a slip and fall claim is filed in court, the case can still settle and you may not have to go to court.
Asking family and friends for a referral is always a good idea. If that fails, read online reviews of lawyers that you are interested in hiring. Of course, we feel you should hire the Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers to help you!
It depends. Is the other party at fault? Are you at fault? If liability can be established against the other party, and you were injured, then you probably have a case worth pursuing.
That also, depends. Basically, when you are finished with your medical treatment is a good time to open a dialogue with the insurance company about reaching a possible settlement. Some cases take months, some take years, but the average case takes roughly 6 months to settle, from the date of the injury.
Technically, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Massachusetts is generally three years with some exceptions. That means that if a lawsuit is not filed within that three-year period, the claim will forever be time-barred. The statute of limitations runs from the day of the accident. There are essentially no exceptions to the statute […]
A personal injury can be an injury to one’s physical person or an emotional injury. Examples of common physical personal injuries are broken bones, burns, lacerations, tears, strains, and sprains, etc. Examples of emotional or mental personal injuries can be post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, etc. There are innumerable ways in which someone can sustain a […]
The most common types are car accident cases. Other common personal injury accidents are slip and falls, workers’ compensation, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, etc.
Technically, there is no requirement to hire an attorney. One can absolutely represent one’s self for an injury case. However, it is always recommended to seek legal counsel so that your rights are fully protected. An experienced injury attorney will help navigate your case through the claims process, and if necessary, the judicial process. That […]
Neither federal law or state law considers personal injury settlements in Massachusetts to be taxable income. The reason why is that a settlement is not considered a taxable event because the settlement is strictly intended to make the victim whole. That means the settlement is intended to put the injury victim financially in the place […]