I found a good post over at the Portland Personal Injury Lawyer blog that provides a crisp definition of products liability law. Here it is: If a defective product causes an accident that results in death, injury or property damage, the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and lessor of the product may be liable for the damages caused by the […]

If you are injured at work in Massachusetts, you cannot sue your employer. What you can do is file a Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim. Your employer is required under Massachusetts law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation was created in the early part of the last century as a compromise between employers and employees. When […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that may change the law on punitive damages. This is important because the ruling could affect Massachusetts injury victims and their ability to obtain punitive damages in court. Here is an article provided by the American Trial Lawyers Association on this very important topic: The Supreme Court […]

A torn meniscus is a very common, painful and debilitating injury. It can be caused by a number of factors. Often, a personal injury accident can cause this type of injury. When that happens, the medical bills and lost time from work can be formidable. Since so many people suffer from torn menisci, I thought it may […]

Although the procedural rules in Massachusetts (Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure) on where you may file a lawsuit are complicated, you still need to know which court(s) can hear your lawsuit. Generally, Small Claims Courts in Massachusetts hear lawsuits where the amount in controversy (the damages) is no more that $2k. The District Court can hear […]

The Boston Herald today reported on a vicious pit bull attack on a Brockton man. Here is the full story: The hound from hell that mauled a barefoot and shirtless Brockton man outside a Memorial Day weekend cookout has gone on the attack in the past at least once, according to officials. Deuce, who bit 49-year-old […]

It is nearly summer and that means pools are starting to open. That also means that pool injuries will inevitably occur. Children, because of their size and naivety, are especially vulnerable to pool injuries. I found this over at insurance.com which reminds and teaches us how we can prevent children from being injured in and around […]

Homeowners insurance is something that many Massachusetts residents have, but are not sufficiently familiar with. It is important that you understand what is and what it not covered by your policy. Make sure you have a copy of your policy to refer to when you need to. I found this over at insurance.com which explains some basic elements of […]

That is a good question. If you were involved in a Massachusetts auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other kind of accident, and you were injured, you may need to sue the person(s) that caused your injuries. But before you run to court and file a complaint, you need to consider and weigh whether […]

Generally, that is a difficult question to answer. Usually when the injury victim has reached a “medical end-result” is when settlement negotiations can begin. A “medical end-result” means maximum physical improvement following your Massachusetts accident. Once you have reached that point, your Massachusetts injury lawyer will send a demand package to the insurance company. This demand package […]