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 […]
How Do I Report A Personal Injury Accident?
How Do I Report A Personal Injury Accident?
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 […]
It is mid-April, 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic has completely revolutionized American society. All of us now are ordered to stay at home and socially distance from others to the greatest extent possible. Many are fortunate enough to work remotely from home. However, there are those that are required to report to work, such as […]
For those that have been negligibly injured in an accident, a natural question arises, and that is, “How much will my personal injury case settle for?” The answer to that question depends on a number of factors that must be considered. Each case is, of course, different with its own set of facts and circumstances. […]
There are an estimated 4.7 million dog bites in the United States each year. Of these, roughly 800,000 require medical treatment for the personal injuries sustained. An attorney in Massachusetts who handles these accident cases is an advocate for the injured victim. The attorney’s primary and ultimate responsibility is to obtain full and fair financial compensation […]
Most personal injury claims in Massachusetts settle at the claim stage without the necessity of a lawsuit. However, there is a good number of claims that do not settle with insurance companies. When that is the case, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed in court. The legal process is notoriously slow-moving, and therefore, these cases […]