If a defective hernia mesh caused you complications then contact a hernia mesh attorney. If detective hernia mesh caused the death of a spouse, child, family member or loved one then it is important to reach out to a top hernia mesh lawyer. High powered national litigation lawyers are reviewing potential cases of defective hernia […]
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can be over 60 feet long and weigh 80,000 pounds. As per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, they can take up to 40 percent longer to come to a complete stop than a passenger vehicle. Given their gigantic size, they’re considerably more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. Massachusetts Truck Accident […]
Skiing and snowboarding have increased in popularity in recent years and unfortunately this leads to many more skiing accident claims. The increase in the number of skiers and snowboarders means that there are more people on the slopes going at greater speeds and trying to execute difficult moves. The result is that the number of […]
In today’s world of ever-advancing medical technology, the sad truth is that human error still plays a large part in the treatment patients receive. As a result, unnecessary injuries and deaths occur at a sometimes alarming rate. When this happens, patients or their families may seek compensation by filing a medical malpractice suit using a […]
More construction workers in MA are injured every day in work accidents than any other type of employment. Injured workers and their families are confronted not only with a severe injury, but also with financial pressures and losses. Massachusetts Construction Accident Lawyer The general rule is that workers’ compensation is the sole and exclusive remedy […]
When the outdoor temperatures turn warm after the cold winter months, many of us spend leisurely days at water parks in an effort to beat the heat in a relaxing and fun-filled environment. Unfortunately, thousands of victims suffer serious injuries every year in water slide and water park accidents. In some cases, catastrophic accidents involve […]
While amusement parks and theme parks in Massachusetts are designed for enjoyable activity and fun, serious accidents can be catastrophic and all too often leave the victims seriously injured or dead. Thrill-seeking rise can easily cause severe internal organ damage, broken bones and heart attacks. Many unsuspecting park guests suffer minimal harm on rides that […]
The most important aspect of getting the highest settlement or verdict from car accident injuries is receiving prompt and thorough medical treatment. Insurance companies love to argue that anyone who did not see a doctor right away could not have been seriously injured in the auto accident. So it is imperative that you receive treatment […]
You are driving along a roadway enjoying the scenery and a beautiful day, while your favorite music plays. The light ahead turns green as you approach the intersection, and WHAM! Your idyllic moment is gone for good when a van brakes too late and skids into the intersection and T-bones your car. At first, all […]
Slip and fall incidents can be very serious mishaps that can cause severe injuries that can really take a toll on someone’s life. Slip and fall accidents are generally referred to as “premises liability” cases. In the case of PAPADOPOULOS vs. TARGET CORPORATION The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court set forth the applicable negligence standard in Massachusetts […]
If you are a resident of Massachusetts and are disabled and unable to work, it is important that you seek legal advice from a social security disability attorney. Usually, Massachusetts lawyers who practice SSI also represent disabled clients in ssdi causes of action. Supplemental Security Income lawyer Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability […]
Commercial and municipal bus accidents in Massachusetts and Rhode Island cause serious injuries and fatalities to many passengers, pedestrians and other motorists each year. Bus line drivers and operators have a responsibility to provide hazard free, safe public transportation to every passenger and ensure they drive safely for other motorists and pedestrians sharing the road. […]
Whenever a motorist in Massachusetts makes a choice to break the law by operating a motor vehicle while impaired on drugs or alcohol, the lives of innocent people are at stake. Drunk and drugged driving accidents in Mass. are a serious problem, which often produces catastrophic results were victims are often injured or killed by […]
A rear end collision is one of the more common kinds of accidents involving more than one vehicle. A rear end accident is usually the result of one vehicle being hit from the rear by another vehicle following too close behind. Most of these motor vehicle accidents occur through driver distraction or inattentiveness. The numbers […]
A majority of Massachusetts motorcycle injury personal injury lawsuits involve left hand turn accidents with serious injuries or fatalities. Often times, motorists operating passenger vehicles and commercial trucks fail to yield the right-of-way, cutting off the motorcyclists approaching an intersection or traveling on an open stretch of road. MA Motorcycle Accident Lawyer A Massachusetts Motorcycle […]
Pedestrian accident statistics indicate that Boston is a safe city for pedestrian travel. However the Boston Globe reported on pedestrian accident and pedestrian death statistics by statin,g “the Boston Police Department has refused for years to report most crashes — pedestrians, bikes, cars, and everything else — to the Registry of Motor Vehicles” Source Massachusetts […]
A serious car accident that kills a loved one is devastating. In addition to the grieving process, the family will need to figure out a way to secure their financial future, especially if the funds provided by the loved one help support the household. Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawyer When a family member dies in a […]
In most personal injury, causes of action such as truck accidents, car accidents, and motorcycle crash claims, the statute of limitations in Massachusetts is 3 years. This SOL begins to run from the date of the crash. The Statute of Limitations is a law that bars filing a lawsuit and seeking compensation from a tortfeasor […]
To see a car full of teenagers is no rare occurrence, be it in movies or down your very own street. This new found freedom is a major step in a teen’s life as they head towards adulthood. Despite this being a rite of passage for these young drivers, there is a concern about the […]
A diagnosis of mesothelioma is a grim diagnosis for the victim. Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer which is rarely diagnosed until it has reached its final stages, wherein it has already spread to other parts of the body, severely lowering the mortality and survival rate of the victim. As of now, treatment […]
Significant malfunctions of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement including premature failure and metal poisoning have led to a voluntary product recall of the products from the market. Subsequently, recipients of these tainted medical devices have filed numerous federal and state lawsuits against Stryker Orthopaedics alleging that the company was negligent both with the design, manufacture […]
Are MA Government entities immune from paying full damages when one of its employees is negligent causing a fatal Massachusetts accident? Are the caps in Liability applicable in the event that a government worker accidentally kills a civilian in accident in Mass.? The Liability caps do not apply in wrongful death lawsuits and fatal car […]
If you thought that immunity was reserved for the television show “survivor” and had nothing to do with the law in Massachusetts, then you are wrong. In Massachusetts, immunities are created by statute. Personal Injury, Car accident and Wrongful Death Attorneys in Massachusetts and across the Country tend to detest immunities and laws which cap […]
In Massachusetts and other states, Social Host liability is a hot button issue that courts are attempting to resolve. Social host Liability includes not only liability for house parties, cookouts, family functions, employee holiday parties but includes Fraternity Parties, Keg Parties as well as liability for friends and / or boyfriends, girlfriends participating in friends […]
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is called the “silent epidemic” because it is not well recognized or often well diagnosed but, yet it is estimated to affect approximately 1,500,000 Americans every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this results in tens of thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations […]
As a California personal injury attorney, I have used various techniques to try to persuade jurors to award a large amount of money for pain and suffering damages for my clients, but I think it all goes back to one fundamental concept as follows: We must teach the jurors how to follow the law. I do this […]
There is no denying that those who drive a bright red or bright yellow sports car are often targeted when it is time to hand out speeding tickets. However, are drivers that drive a ‘fast car’ more likely to be involved in a serious car accident than those who do not? Massachusetts Car Accident Lawyer […]
