Emotional distress is a type of injury within Massachusetts personal injury law. Sometimes the emotional distress claim is brought by someone who was injured in a Massachusetts personal injury accident and suffered not only physical injuries, but emotional distress injuries after the accident. Or, sometimes Massachusetts emotional distress claims are brought by a parent who, for […]

Massachusetts law recognizes personal injury claims bases on loss of consortium. A loss of consortium claim is “derivative” in that it stems from the personal injuries of the other spouse. For example, for a man who is seriously and permanently injured in a Massachusetts car accident, his wife is “indirectly” injured in that she can […]

Trucking accidents that occur on Massachusetts roadways usually cause very serious and permanent personal injuries, and even death.  Massachusetts truck accidents can be legally complex in terms of determining the cause of the accident, and who was at fault for the accident. Although there are many causes of truck accidents, here are few that you should […]

Attorney Jonathan Stein, a California personal injury attorney, has a great post today on his blog regarding a client’s right to terminate the attorney/client relationship. Please note that unlike California, Massachusetts personal injury claims have a three year, rather than a two year statute of limitations. Here is a link to Attorney Stein’s Blog where you can find the […]

Bicycle accidents happen every day in Massachusetts (especially in Boston, for obvious reasons). These accidents can result in soft tissue injuries, fractures, head injuries, and even death. If you have been involved in a Massachusetts bicycle accident and have been injured, it is crucial that you know your rights. You are entitled to have up […]

Massachusetts dog bite accidents occur each and every day. Needless to say, these accidents can cause very serious personal and mental injuries to the victim. They can cause scarring, fractures, disfigurement, etc. They can also cause mental injuries such as severe and permanent trauma, as well as fear of dogs  When it comes to the Massachusetts law […]

Car accidents cause those involved to experience many types of injuries. Some of those injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, and, sometimes, even death. Massachusetts car accidents happen every few minutes and the chances are high that most Massachusetts motorists will be involved in at least one car accident. There are certain things you should do after […]

If you have been involved in a Massachusetts auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other kind of accident, you will need to know something about insurance adjusters and how they work. I found the following provided by former insurance adjuster Daniel G. Baldyga which tells you some key things you should know if […]

People each and every day in Massachusetts sustain personal injuries on public transportation. Especially in Boston, with the high volume of taxi cabs, buses and trains, many people are injured on these modes of transport. But, these riders usually have a slightly easier time recovering compensation for their injuries sustained on public transportation. The reason […]

Massachusetts car accidents happen unfortunately each and every day with alarming frequency. It is therefore imperative for Massachusetts motorists to use caution and prudence when operating a motor vehicle. I think it is important for people to know some of the common, and less obvious, causes of most car accidents. To that end I provide the following […]