Reasons Why Personal Injury Lawyers Are Absolutely Necessary In Our Society It is no secret that lawyers, and personal injury lawyers in particular, are oftentimes viewed very negatively in our society. People often view lawyers as untrustworthy, greedy, and opportunistic. This is unfortunate as there are roughly 1.34 million lawyers in America, and the vast majority […]

They know you won’t sue since you don’t have a lawyer representing you; They know that if you sue them, you will probably lose as the insurance companies have attorneys protecting their interests, and they know you are not a trained attorney who knows how to practice law; They are well trained negotiators and know […]

Slip and falls that occur on ice or snow in Massachusetts are very difficult to prevail upon. Usually, the person who fell (claimant) needs to demonstrate the existence of an “unnatural” accumulation of ice and snow. Or, put a different way, the claim must demonstrate that the landowner somehow altered the natural condition of the […]

Ideally, your attorney will have prepared you for the deposition beforehand. Here are some things you can expect: Your attorney will be with you; There will be a stenographer present who will ask for your license to confirm that you are who you say you are; The stenographer will swear you in under oath; The […]

If you have suffered this misfortune, here are some things you need to be aware of: There is now a three statute of limitations for claims against the MBTA; Notice of your accident should be sent – via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested – to the MBTA legal department located at the Transportation Building in […]

Yes. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, or any other kind of accident, and MassHealth pays for your medical bills, they will have a lien on any monies you obtain via settlement. A lien means MassHealth has an enforceable legal interest in money that you recover from […]

Under Massachusetts law, the auto insurance company that insures the vehicle you were occupying at the time of the accident pays the first $2000.00 of your reasonable and necessary medical bills related to the accident. If you were a pedestrian, or cyclist, the auto insurance company that insures the vehicle that struck you will pay […]

If a minor is injured in an accident and has a valid personal injury claim, it is the usually the mother or father of the minor that is the one bringing the claim. I represent minors who have been injured in accidents and when I meet with them for the first time, it is the parent […]

I get asked this question quite a bit from client. The short answer: it depends. Most cases involving personal injury (auto accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, etc.) are resolved before trial. The reason most cases settle before trial is that jury, as well as bench trials are so uncertain. Once the case is tried, […]

Massachusetts hit and run accidents happen all the time. If you have been involved in one, you need to know about the following: The accident must be reported to your insurance company immediately; The vehicle that caused the accident and left the scene is unable to be identified; The insurance company that insures the vehicle […]