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 […]

Business owners have to keep their premises safe, so as to avoid negligently allowing any lawful visitors to the property to become injured. If a property owner’s negligence causes someone to slip and fall, that person can potentially file a claim or lawsuit against the property owner. There is no way to completely avoid these claims […]

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 […]

So you’ve been in an accident. You’re probably stressed, irritated, hurt, and confused. You may be wondering what your next steps should be, maybe you’re wondering if you should get a lawyer. The short answer is, yes. If you’ve been in a car accident in Massachusetts you should definitely get a lawyer. Many people wonder […]

Many people at work must frequently walk on wet or slippery surfaces. If you fell while working you may have a workers’ compensation case to pursue. If this happened to you, be sure to read our free book The Truth About Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Accidents. For many workers such as those who work in construction, they […]

Dogs provide loving and loyal companionship. However, they are animals and from time to time, some dogs attack and bite innocent people. When these incidents occur, personal injuries can result. As accident lawyers we see these incidents occur quite frequently to our clients. There are an estimated 900 people each day that are brought to […]

If you have been injured in an accident, slip and fall, or dog bite– you are most likely going to need an attorney to assist you with your case. A lawyer is a necessity when it comes to serious injuries, and even better, most personal injury attorneys only get paid if they win your case or get […]

When you become injured due to someone else’s negligence (in this example we’ll use a Slip and Fall), they become liable for your injuries. If you slip and fell on someone’s property, the owner of the property most likely has insurance. This type of insurance is called general liability insurance. The insurance company will assign […]