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 […]

The MBTA is subject to many personal injury claims each and every year due to the high number of passengers they transport every day. As an MBTA accident lawyer I have successfully handled many of these claims over the years. Many personal injury claims against the MBTA are for injuries sustained on buses, trains, and injuries that […]

Many times people are injured in motor vehicle accidents and other accidents as a result of someone who, at the time of the accident, was working for his/her employer. But can you sue the employer if the employee causes your injuries? Well, that depends. What needs to be shown is that the employee who caused […]

To follow-up on a previous post regarding statutes of limitations (the period of time in which you have to institute litigation), I thought it would be helpful to provide some specific examples to Massachusetts injury victims. To that end, I found the following on expertlaw.com: Professional Malpractice: Malpractice actions must be commenced within three years […]

Children, just like adults, can  be involved in an unexpected personal injury accident at any given time. No one ever wants to see a child injured in any way, and as a father I do everything possible to make sure my kids are always safe. But there will always be careless and negligent acts which will result in injury […]

I have posted many times on this blog about dog bites. Although many people may not be aware, there are staggering statistics on the incident of dog bites in this country. I came across the Cameron Herald which published a story today that reveals some chilling facts about dog bites. Here are a few excerpts […]

Many of my clients are understandably concerned about the tax consequences of a personal injury settlement/award. Generally, monies you receive as compensation for your personal injuries are not considered taxable income. The reason for this is that by receiving monetary compensation for your personal injuries, you are considered to be put back in the position […]

Don’t worry because no matter what your financial situation, if you have been injured in an accident, and you have a case, most, if not all personal injury attorneys will take your personal injury case on a contingency fee. But what does that mean? It means your personal injury attorney will only be paid if […]

To follow-up on the discussion of the prior post regarding contingency fee agreements, one more thing has to be stated. Although your Massachusetts personal injury lawyer will not be paid until and unless he/she receives monetary compensation for you, he/she will deduct any expenses that were advanced. What I mean by this is most personal […]