Everyone loves a good fuzzy friend, especially dogs. With over 300 breeds of dogs, it’s a no-brainer that there is a kind of dog for every kind of person. In Massachusetts, about 29 percent of the household population owns a dog. In order to protect victims from damage or injuries caused by a dog, Massachusetts has […]

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is a United States military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The water supply at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base was polluted with toxic chemicals from 1953 through 1987. More than 1 million individuals were exposed to these toxins, which caused many residents to get cancer and often die prematurely. To correct […]

If you are responsible for a car accident bodily injury liability coverage pays for the medical costs of the people who are injured (not including yourself). This coverage also helps cover payment for legal defense in the event you are sued for damages. According to the State of Massachusetts, in order to register a car in Massachusetts, you […]

Now that summer is in full swing, one of New England’s favorite summer pastimes is riding bikes throughout cities, beaches, and the countryside. Many love riding through Boston. With that in mind, it’s important to remember safety tips for bike riding in Boston. The city of Boston has provided a guide for riding bikes safely […]

There are plenty of great lawyers in Massachusetts, and some that are not-so-great. It is crucial to find one that is trustworthy, aggressive, and experienced with cases just like yours. Finding the right lawyer can mean the difference between an unfair settlement and a fair one. But how do you find the right one amongst […]

Workers’ compensation in Massachusetts is a compromise between workers and employers. This legal framework is found at M.G.L. c. 152. When workers in Massachusetts get hurt at work, they are entitled to have their medical bills paid. They are also entitled to be paid for their lost wages. Such compensation is paid even without showing fault […]

Slip and fall accidents are extremely common and more often than not can cause life-lasting injuries. Just something as simple as a slippery floor without a sign can be the reason your world is turned up-side down. Suddenly, you have a concussion and a fractured ankle that are preventing you from work, and the medical […]

PIP, or Personal Injury Protection is no fault insurance that covers medical expenses, regardless for who is at fault in a car accident. Any person making a claim for PIP benefits must first submit a PIP application. This application asks for basic biographical information, information about the accident, health insurance information, etc. Keep in mind the insurer […]

If you’ve been in an accident, an insurance adjuster will most likely contact you. Besides being nice to you, the adjuster will want you to sign a medical authorization form. This will allow the insurance company to obtain not only medical records related to the accident, but also medical records that predate the accident. You […]

If you (or your attorney) receives a less-than-desirable settlement offer, and negotiations have not produced a resolution, then a lawsuit needs to be filed. At this stage of the process, if you don’t already have a lawyer, it may be a good idea to get one. That is because any dog bite lawsuit, no matter […]