Although automobiles are getting safer, they still cannot fully protect people from suffering injuries when there is a collision. A common injury from a car accident are broken bones. Broken bones are referred to medically as fractures. Fractures can either be displaced or non-displaced. Sometimes they require surgery (open reduction internal fixation, or ORIF) and […]

No matter how careful and experienced a driver you may be, you may at some time in your life be responsible for negligently causing a car crash. If the crash results in personal injuries, you may be facing a potential claim and lawsuit. Many people that do cause an accident want to know, do you need a […]

Massachusetts slip and fall law is a branch of premises liability law that is intended to encourage landowners to keep their properties safe. If they fail to do, they can be held liable.  Keep in mind that property owners are not automatically liable if someone slips and falls on their property. Rather, the person that fell has the burden […]

Pedestrians are unfortunately struck much too frequently by motor vehicles. Many of these accidents are caused by negligence. The victims of these accidents understandably want to know if they may file a claim or sue the driver that caused the accident. Motor vehicle operators must use caution so as to avoid striking pedestrians. When they […]

Meniscus tears are very serious injuries. They are a common injury that can be caused by playing sports, skiing, and from many other types of activity. They also frequently occur from personal injury accidents. When a person suffers a torn meniscus due to negligence, they frequently want to know what their options are. They want […]

From time to time many of us may need to rent a car. Whether it be through U-Haul, Avis, Hertz, Zipcar, or another company, the car rental business is alive and well. Even though rideshares through Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed in popularity, renting a car can still be become necessary for all of us. […]

Many people have heard the word negligence before, but may not know what it actually means. Basically, negligence is a legal term that means failing to conduct oneself reasonably in a given situation. If someone is injured due to negligence, he may bring a claim against the negligent party. Determinations of negligence are very fact-specific. All […]

Many workers who get injured on-the-job want to know what rights they have. Generally, if you get injured at work in Massachusetts, your rights are contained at MGL c. 152. This is a series of laws that control what you can collect in workers’ compensation benefits, how much you can collect, and for how long. […]

For many people that have been injured due to negligence, the medical bills and even lost wages begin to pile up. Many of these negligence victims understandably want to have these losses paid for. Some though are reluctant to pursue action against the person that caused the accident because they don’t want to sue the […]

If you’ve been injured due to someone’s negligence, you may be thinking of hiring a lawyer to represent you. Friends, family or co-workers may be suggesting you “talk with a lawyer.” If you are curious on what to expect when you meet with a personal injury lawyer, here are some things to keep in mind […]