Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident. There are exceptions however, such as a two year statute of limitations for claims stemming from injuries on MBTA property. Also, if you live in […]

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in an auto accident. There are exceptions however, such as a two year statute of limitations for claims stemming from accidents involving MBTA vehicles. Also, if you live in Massachusetts and your auto accident was […]

If you have, hopefully this will help you. Many Massachusetts accident victims experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following a significant mental and/or physical injury. The Florida personal injury firm of Perenich, Carroll, Perenich, Avril, Caulfield & Noyes, P.A has a great post on their website about PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Here it is: “After […]

If a drunk driver causes a Massachusetts auto accident, the injury victim can bring claims against multiple parties. Obviously, a claim can be brought against the drunk driver’s insurance company. But, there are also less obvious parties that may be held responsible. For example, if the drunk driver was over-served at a bar, club, restaurant, […]

The success of slip and fall cases in Massachusetts hinge on the element of “notice.” Property owners in Massachusetts are required to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition free from defects. These owners must take reasonable measures to insure their property is safe for those lawfully on the property. In order to establish negligence […]

A torn meniscus is a very common, painful and debilitating injury that often occurs from slip and fall accidents. It can be caused by a number of factors. Often, a personal injury accident can cause this type of injury. When that happens, the medical bills and lost time from work can be formidable. Since so many people suffer from […]

A torn meniscus is a very common, painful and debilitating injury that occurs quite commonly from auto accidents. Since so many people suffer from torn menisci, I thought it may help to provide some information about torn menisci and how serious such an injury can be. I therefore provide the following courtesy of The University of Virginia: […]

Whiplash is a common and painful injury following a car accident. Some of the symptoms of whiplash are headaches, dizziness, and neck pain and stiffness. If you feel like you have suffered a whiplash injury, seek the appropriate medical attention. My office has experience representing people who have suffered whiplash. If someone has injured you […]

That depends on the amount of your medical bills. As long as your “reasonable and necessary” medical bills stemming from the car accident are at least $2000.00, then you can bring a claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. There are exceptions to the $2000.00 requirement. Examples are injuries involving broken […]

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts by a negligently operated vehicle, you will need to know a few things. It is the operator’s insurance company that is responsible for paying for your “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses. They will also pay 75% of any lost wages you sustain as a result […]