No, you cannot sue your employer in Massachusetts. What you can do, however, is file a claim for Massachusetts workers’ compensation benefits. You do not need to show that your employer was at-fault for causing your injuries. Rather, you just need to show that you were injured at work, and you are therefore entitled to […]

The attorneys over at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. provided CBS channel 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts with a great, in-depth article regarding dog bite law in Massachusetts. Here it is: Dog Bite – What Should I DO? An animal attack is a frightening and traumatic event, particularly for a child victim. Animal attacks on […]

Yes. Statistics show that claimants who have an attorney often receive a higher settlement – even after the legal fee is deducted – than those who negotiate with an insurance company without representation. Suppose you were injured in a small rear-ender, and the insurance company calls you soon after the accident and offers you $500.00 […]

Here are some great nuggets of information for those injured in a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts that I found over at the CBS channel 3 Springfield, MA website : Slip and Fall FAQs Q: Under what circumstances is a landowner liable for damages to someone who is injured in a slip and fall […]

Generally, lawyers who take on auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite, and other personal injury cases charge a fee of 1/3 of the recovery. Very seldom does a lawyer who represents personal injury victims charge by the hour. What the 1/3 percentage fee means is that if the lawyer obtains a settlement, or verdict […]

The short answer: it depends if you want it to or not. Most cases involving personal injury such as motor vehicle auto accidents are resolved before trial. The reason most cases settle before trial is that jury, as well as bench trials (a judge decides the case outcome), are so uncertain. Their outcomes are so […]

These videos are really only appropriate in serious injury cases where death or serious disfigurement has occurred. If done well, these videos effectively showcase the injury victim and how he/she manages life’s daily requirements. The videographer will shoot the injury victim and effectively portray how he/she struggles to do the most mundane activities such as […]

If you are injured in a car crash in Massachusetts, the fact that you were not wearing your seat belt does not constitute negligence (fault) on your part. So, if are injured in the crash and bring a claim against the at-fault driver, the fact that you were not wearing your seat belt is inadmissible […]

Underinsured motorist coverage is provided by your insurance company per your automotive insurance policy. It comes into play when you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts and the person responsible for the accident does not have enough liability coverage to cover your losses and pain and suffering stemming from the accident. […]

If you have suffered this misfortune, here are some things you need to be aware of: There is only a two year 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 […]