Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence, and they can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to office buildings. In Massachusetts, the winter weather can make it even more difficult to avoid slip and fall accidents, as snow and ice can create slippery and dangerous conditions. However, there are steps you can take to avoid slip […]

Will I receive retirement benefits if I obtain Social Security disability benefits and then reach full retirement age? When recipients of Social Security disability benefits reach full retirement age, their benefits immediately convert to retirement benefits. A person cannot simultaneously claim retirement and disability payments on the same earnings record, according to the law. I’m […]

Most accidents that happen while working or with the employer’s express authorization outside of the job are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Injury-related workplace situations must ultimately be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. However, there are some circumstances in which claims from injured employees would not be covered. These, for instance, include: Traveling to and […]

Under workers compensation, you are entitled to medical care and, in some circumstances, payments to replace lost wages if you are hurt or ill as a result of your employment. All Massachusetts employers are required to provide their employees with workers’ compensation insurance. No matter how many hours they put in, whether they were paid […]

If you’ve experienced a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you are most likely able to file a claim through comparative negligence. This is because a landowner has a responsibility to keep their property in a reasonably safe state. A plaintiff can receive compensation when they slip and fall on another person’s property as […]

After winning a personal injury case in Massachusetts, there are a few steps that typically occur. The court will issue a judgment in your favor, which is a legal document stating that the defendant is responsible for paying you damages. The defendant may choose to appeal the judgment. If this happens, the case will move […]

If you have suffered a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts, here are some steps you should take: Seek medical attention: Your safety and well-being should be your top priority. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you do […]

In Massachusetts, a variety of incidents and injuries are covered by personal injury legislation. It enables people to seek compensation for their losses when they have been hurt as a result of another party’s carelessness or wrongdoing. Medical costs, missed pay, and other damages are examples of this. The state’s tort laws apply to personal […]

Following an accident, Massachusetts has its own deadline, or “statute of limitations,” for bringing a personal injury claim in the state’s civil courts. You have three years under this law to sue someone for personal injuries in a Massachusetts court. This three-year period often begins to run on the day of the accident. Rarely, the […]

Myth #1: A Personal Injury Claim Cannot Be Made for Minor Injuries You might not immediately be aware of the full degree of your injuries following a personal injury accident. Many injuries sustained in accidents are not immediately apparent and may get worse over time. No matter how serious your injuries appear to be, you […]