Whiplash is a frequent injury in Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents. It is also one of the most common reasons why people file personal injury lawsuits against other drivers. Whiplash is a serious injury. Depending on the severity of the injury, you could require...
Citizens in the Boston area are no strangers to accidents involving the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Accidents can happen on public transportation, like busses, trolleys, trains, or MBTA facilities and stations. In either circumstance, you...
A wrongful death suit is a lawsuit filed by the surviving family because of someone else’s death. Wrongful death suits can be complicated because plaintiffs may sue on behalf of decedents and surviving family members. There are a variety of damages that may be...
Semi truck accidents can be very dangerous. Injuries sustained by victims can be life-altering, physically, financially, and emotionally. Because of this, victims need to get compensation for their injuries as soon as possible. Knowing how long it takes to settle such...
Car accidents are scary. The fear and adrenaline you experience after a collision can last for a long time, camouflaging any pain you might have. When soreness does appear, it’s often ignored. However, if that soreness doesn’t subside for many weeks, it...
Under Massachusetts’ wage and workers’ compensation laws, a presumption exists that a work arrangement creates an employer-employee relationship. The party receiving the services has the burden of rebutting this legal presumption. The employer must...
Whiplash is a typical injury associated with car accidents. Whiplash can be caused by very serious accidents or minor fender benders. Symptoms from whiplash can be very painful or even debilitating in severe cases. How people experience whiplash is unique to the...
Motorcycle accidents are incredibly dangerous. Riders are often severely injured and left with mountains of medical bills. To make matters worse, many injured motorcycle riders have to leave their jobs or take extended time off from work while they recover, so they...
After a serious accident, people should immediately be checked out by a doctor. However, not everyone realizes the true extent of their injuries right away. Other people also do not realize they might have a right to file a lawsuit for their injuries. If you have neck...
Wrongful death claims arise from many of the same types of incidents and accidents that result in personal injury lawsuits. In a personal injury claim, the victim has the right to seek compensation for their injuries and damages, including medical bills and emotional...