Proving a Slip and Fall Claim
What you need to know about proving a slip and fall claim Proving a slip and fall claim requires a thorough understanding of what caused the fall and knowledge of the applicable law. Here, we will...
View ArticleSlip and Fall Injuries
Information About Different Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries Slip and fall accidents are one of the major causes of injuries in the United States. Here we will discuss some of the major causes. Causes...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Law
Here is some useful information on personal injury law. Proving a Personal Injury Claim: Massachusetts personal injury law provides that in order to prevail against the person who caused your injury,...
View ArticleGiving a Statement to the Insurer and Signing Forms Statement
Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases: Statements and Signing Forms Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer can harm your personal injury claim for several reasons. One thing above all...
View ArticleWhat Questions Should I Be Asking An Attorney?
12 Questions you should be sure to ask. How much experience do you have? Have you ever been disciplined by the State bar? Are you covered by legal malpractice insurance? What are some of your case...
View ArticleLegal and Insurance Glossary
Important terms and their definitions Adjuster: A person employed by an insurance company to evaluate and investigate damages in an insurance claim. Admissions: Each party may serve on the other...
View ArticleMassachusetts Dog Bite and Attack Glossary
Important terms and definitions regarding dog attacks Adoption: The delivery of a cat or dog to any person eighteen years of age or older for the purpose of harboring as a pet. Animal Control Officer:...
View ArticleMassachusetts Personal Injury Damages
Proving a Personal Injury Claim You may be entitled to personal injury damages if you prove that the defendant was negligent and the defendant’s negligence caused you to suffer injury or harm. Burden...
View ArticleNegligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
In Massachusetts a person who has suffered emotional harm as a result of the negligence of another may be able to recover damages under the theory of negligent infliction of emotional distress Usually...
View ArticleWhen Just Saying No Isn't Enough: Negligent Failure to Secure Vehicle
In a previous article in Legal News (Jan. 2014) I reviewed the law of negligent entrustment of a vehicle in Massachusetts in which a vehicle owner can be held liable for damages caused by an operator...
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