That is a very difficult question which often cannot be answered with real accuracy. Here is a good article provided by freeadvice.com on common factors used to determine the relative value of a medical malpractice case: Jurisdiction: Where the injury occurred can sometimes have as much to do with the amount of damages or settlement you can […]
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In Massachusetts, those injured on the property of a “charitable institution” may face a grim reality. That is because the Massachusetts charitable immunity statute found at M.G.L. 231, section 85k imposes a cap on personal injury damages at $20,000.00. So no matter how bad your injuries, no matter how much your medical bills are, your damages will […]
All medical malpractice cases in Massachusetts have a statute of limitations of three years. But, sometimes the malpractice is hard or impossible to detect. Therefore, in such cases, the statute of limitations begins, or accrues when the victim learns or reasonably should have learned of the malpractice. But, no Massachusetts medical malpractice case can begin […]
In my Boston, Massachusetts personal injury practice, I frequently use private investigators to assist me on my cases. You would be surprised at how skilled private investigators are at obtaining information. An experienced and qualified private investigator can mean the difference between a denial, or, a settlement of your Massachusetts personal injury claim. Here is a […]
Massachusetts medical malpractice cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. What that means is that your attorney(s) will take a percentage of any settlement or verdict amount that is recovered in your case. In Massachusetts, there are caps on the amount of these contingency fees in medical malpractice cases. They are the following: 40% […]
If a claim for personal injuries does not settle, a lawsuit will need to be filed. It is the filing of a complaint that officially begins a personal injury lawsuit. This document is legally referred to as a pleading. If you have a small case with limited injuries the case should be filed in District Court. […]
As you may or may not know, most Massachusetts medical malpractice plaintiffs lose in court. In fact, roughly 90% of Massachusetts medical malpractice cases that go to trial are won by the defense. The truth is that Massachusetts jurors are hesitant to find against a doctor. The bottom line is that it is extremely difficult to successfully […]
Following your Massachusetts auto accident, you will be entitled to PIP benefits. Here is a quick primer on what PIP payments you are entitled to: “Reasonable and necessary” medical expenses incurred within two years of your Massachusetts motor vehicle accident; 75% of the wages that you lose as a result of your Massachusetts motor vehicle […]
Yes, you can. But why would you? Here is a great post provided by the Florida personal injury law firm of Perenich, Carroll, Perenich, Avril, Caulfield & Noyes, P.A. on this very topic: The answer to this question really requires you to first answer this question: How important is the proper settlement of the claim […]
Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis’ medical malpractice trial resulted in a mistrial this week. Weis’ attorneys moved for a mistrial after one of the jurors collapsed in the courtroom. The defendant doctors, upon seeing the juror collapse, rushed to the juror to provide aid. Upon seeing this unfold, Weis’ attorney moved for a mistrial […]