Workers’ compensation in Massachusetts is essentially a compromise between workers and employers. When workers get hurt at work, they are entitled to be compensated for their medical bills and missed time from work. Such compensation is paid even without a showing of fault on the part of the employer. In exchange, workers cannot sue their […]

The answer, unfortunately, is that there is no answer. Determining what a Massachusetts personal injury case is worth is more of an art than a science. There is no way to definitively tell you what your claim is worth until after you have reached a “medical end-result” and fully completed your medical treatment. At that time, your […]

Ok, you have finally settled your Massachusetts personal injury claim. Now what? In most instances, the insurance company responsible for paying you for your injuries will cut you a check. This settlement check is usually one lump sum payment. But sometimes, it makes sense to spread the disbursement of settlement monies over time. The vehicle to do that is […]

“Hit and run” automobile accidents occur each and every day in Massachusetts. This means the driver(s) that caused a car accident cannot be unidentified. If you are the victim of a “hit and run,” you may be concerned about how your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering will be compensated. Do not worry […]

In Massachusetts, if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or any other accident, and you are partly at fault for causing the accident, you may still recover compensation for your injuries. Massachusetts law states that in the event you have contributed to your own injuries (if you were somehow […]

Many times in Massachusetts the negligence of someone can cause fatal injuries to the victim of that negligence. If the victim dies as a result of that negligence, the victim’s family may bring a clam against the negligent party for wrongful death. Since the victim is dead, his claim against the negligent party does not […]

Slip and fall accidents occur with alarming frequency in Massachusetts. Slip and fall accidents also can cause very serious injuries. It is extremely important following your slip and fall accident to put the relevant property owner on notice that you slipped and fell on his/her property. Do this as soon as possible. Include in the […]

According to Jury Verdict Research, the number of Plaintiffs’ personal injury verdicts in the United States has remained fairly constant in recent years. However, the amount that juries are awarding in personal injury cases has been changing. For example, the median premises liability verdict was down from $156,398 in 2002 to $90,005 in 2003. In vehicular […]

Massachusetts law requires that all operators carry uninsured motorist coverage (UM). This will protect you if someone without insurance has injured you in a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident. UM benefits are paid by your insurance company. You are required to carry in Massachusetts a minimum of $20,000.00/$40,000.00 in UM coverage. I suggest you purchase more […]

It is well known that drunk drivers in Massachusetts oftentimes cause serious and sometimes fatal car accidents. Most people are aware that drunk drivers can be faced with criminal charges. But also, drunk drivers who cause injuries to others can be sued for negligence, among other things. But many people do not know that if […]