Insurance claims, and in particular personal injury claims, are resolved by settlement. The injured party (or their attorney) submits a demand package. In return, the insurance company will likely present in response a settlement offer. However, insurance companies quite frequently extend settlement offers that are less than reasonable. What can be done in response? First, let us explore why […]

Tragically a 69-year old woman was killed while bicycling Friday at around 1:30 PM when she was struck by a cement truck. This occurred at the corner of Park Drive and Brookline Avenue. Apparently the truck was branded with Boston Sand & Gravel Co., and was being driven by a 67-year old man from Salem. The bicycle was completely crushed from the impact. […]

Unfortunately there are always some bad apples. In the world of personal injury law, some bad apples fake an accident, their injuries from an accident, or their inability to work following an accident, in order to pursue a personal injury or workers compensation claim. This type of behavior is illegal and unethical. Is it also […]

Roughly two million people are the victims of violence at work each year. These incidents can cause injuries to innocent workers ranging from soft tissue injuries, cuts and abrasions, broken bones, to even death. Victims of assault may be forced to miss work, and incur medical expenses if the injuries are serious enough. Many of these victims may be looking […]

Slip and fall accidents happen in many different ways. They happen at supermarkets, at rental properties, at work, and many other types of places. They may be caused by liquid on the floor, snow and ice, or ceiling leaks. These accidents also cause many different types of injuries. Many times people that slip and fall wonder if they should […]

Massachusetts is bracing for a snowstorm to hit early this week. Winter storms invariably lead to greater risk for accidents to happen. Many such accidents lead to personal injuries. Staying safe during these weather events is critical, and here are some tips for doing so. Slips And Fall Accidents Snow and ice can cause serious injuries at any given […]

It is not just Boston that sees wrongful death brought upon by negligently operated duck boats. Seattle in September 2015 experienced an unspeakable tragedy when a duck boat vehicle crashed into a bus full of people. Five people were killed and 60 people were injured as a result. The jury decided the manufacturer, of the amphibious vehicle, Ride […]

It is astonishing that roughly three million people are injured at work each year. It is important for these unlucky injury victims to take appropriate steps following their accident.  Failure to do so can result in making an already tough situation even worse. Here are some things all people injured on-the-job should avoid: Failing To Report The […]

Personal injury claims frequently arise from accidents occurring in parking lots.  As a Boston parking accident lawyer, I have represented many people injured in these accidents.  Understanding their cause can help to avoid these accidents in the future. While there are so many types of situations that can cause parking lot accidents, here are some common […]

For injured workers that are collecting Massachusetts workers’ compensation benefits, they understandably want to know how long they can expect to receive these benefits. Each case is different, so what one injured employee may collect is different from what another injured employee can collect. However, there are maximum benefits each worker may collect which is […]