How Has COVID-19 Impacted Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Courts?

COVID-19 has completely impacted every American. As well, nearly every facet of life has been impacted by this virus. The court and legal system have also been greatly impacted by COVID-19. To adapt to this new and hopefully temporary new reality, courts have made changes to accommodate limitations put on by the virus. The Massachusetts Department […]

For anyone that has been involved with a Massachusetts personal injury claim, he or she knows that the process can be quite lengthy. Whether you had a car accident or any other type of accident, there are many different reasons as to why the claims process can be a very long one. Most legal processes take […]

Our entire society in America has been completely upended by the widespread COVID-19 pandemic. Most states have issued stay at home orders as well as social distancing guidelines, which have greatly impacted nearly every single American. Sadly, there are many, many deaths arising from COVID-19 exposure. Additionally, tens of thousands have become sickened by this […]

The American legal system compensates those who have been wrongfully injured by the negligence of others. This is a branch of American civil caw. Such compensation is intended to make the injury victim whole. This includes paying the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering that arose from a personal injury […]

Many people, unfortunately, are the victims of a personal injury accident. One of the most important things to do following an accident, which was caused by negligence, is to report the accident. Timely reporting the accident to the appropriate party can ensure that an accurate record of the incident is taken down. It really depends on […]

There is no question that the aftermath of an accident can be very distressing. An accident victim may be going to medical appointments, and therefore racking up medical bills, and also may be losing time from work. Additionally, the victim may be receiving paperwork as well as phone calls from insurance companies. Naturally, confusion can […]

There is no question that knowledge is power. The more you know, the better your decision-making process will be. That is the case, as well, when dealing with insurance adjusters. Following any type of accident, you may find yourself dealing with an insurance company adjuster. These adjusters are trained to minimize any and all claims […]

If your personal injury claim does not settle at the claim stage, then your attorney will need to file a civil lawsuit for you in court. As part of any civil lawsuit for personal injuries, depositions must be taken. For example, if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, the attorney for the party you […]

Like all other states, Massachusetts has laws which govern the period in time in which a lawsuit for personal injuries can be filed. That time period is called a statute of limitations. Generally speaking, statute of limitations have very few, if any, exceptions. In the event the statute of limitations passes without the necessary complaint being […]

Personal injury lawsuits are civil lawsuits that are intended to seek compensation due to negligence. When someone is injured due to negligence, they oftentimes can incur financial loses as well as pain and suffering. Lawsuits for personal injuries are intended to provide financial compensation to make the victim whole. These are different than criminal cases […]