Boston personal injury attorney Kenneth N. Margolin has a great post over at his blog which describes the effectiveness a “day in the life” video can bring to a catastrophic personal injury case. Here is his post: “When attorneys handle a case involving paralysis or other catastrophic injuries, one of the biggest challenges is effectively portraying their impact on […]

Usually, if you consult a Massachusetts medical malpractice attorney he/she will likely send your medical records to an impartial doctor to see if your treating doctor (the doctor you claim committed medical malpractice) deviated from the “standard of care.” If the reviewing doctor does see such a deviation, then your attorney(s) may take on your […]

Boston attorney Jason Stone has created a blog entitled “Boston Personal Injury Law.” He is off to a great start on what looks like a great new blog offering information about Massachusetts personal injury law. Check it out!

If you are handling your Massachusetts personal injury claim without an attorney, you will need to know how to write, and present, an effective demand letter to an insurance adjuster. Here is a primer from  Nolo.com on this very topic: “The demand letter is the centerpiece of the insurance claim negotiation process. In it, you set […]

Many Massachusetts personal injury attorneys have legal malpractice insurance. At the same time, there are many Massachusetts personal injury attorneys that do not. It is important for you to know the answer to this question. Do not be afraid to ask your current attorney, or your prospective attorney this very important question. He/she will understand your need to […]

If you are representing yourself in connection with your Massachusetts personal injury claim, here is a great bit of advice provided by freeadvice.com: “When you are first contacted, avoid volunteering information about the medical aspects of your case or statements that suggest you were at fault. Since you are not a medical expert, and may […]

Boston personal injury attorney Kenneth N. Margolin has written a great article on Massachusetts dog bites, and the law surrounding these accidents. Here it is: “In a 19 year period from 1979 through 1998, the federal Center for Disease Control, reports that more than 300 Americans died from dog bite attacks. Giving an idea of the […]

Whiplash is a common injury following a motor vehicle accident. What are the common symptoms of whiplash? Well, freeadvice.com offers a good answer to this question. Here it is: “Symptoms of whiplash can vary, but the more common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, persistent neck pain and stiffness for weeks, months, even years, and numbness or a “pins-and-needles” sensation in […]

Here is a list, provided by the Boston, Massachusetts personal injury firm of Swartz & Swartz of some common types of Massachusetts medical malpractice claims: Surgical Negligence – such as the negligent performance of a surgical procedure, the use of improper medical equipment, negligent failure to respond to certain signs and symptoms during surgery, or leaving […]

Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant in a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit, there is a good chance you will be deposed. The American Bar Association provides 10 tips for deponents which I feel can help you if you are facing an impending deposition. Here they are: Tell the truth. Listen to the question. Pause. […]