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Police officers receive a great deal of training so that they may perform their duties without causing harm to the people they protect. Still, many individuals suffer personal injuries because of encounters with police officers. Those who have been mistreated by the police can incur physical pain, emotional distress, and economic hardship. Fortunately, you can […]

After a Boston car accident, it’s important for victims to gather any evidence that could support their claim. That includes potential traffic camera footage, which may only be available for a short period of time, if at all. Don’t expect the live traffic cameras found in Boston and maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation […]

Lane change accidents can be complicated, making it difficult for victims to know who caused their injuries. To identify a negligent party and hold them accountable, Massachusetts victims should hire an experienced attorney. As a victim, getting to the bottom of a lane change accident is important. Common causes include failure to signal, misjudging lane […]

Damages in a lawsuit or insurance claim are classified in multiple ways.  One classification separates “compensatory” damages that pay you for the harm you suffered from “punitive damages.”  What are punitive damages, what do they do, and how do you calculate these damages? Punitive damages are not meant to pay the victim back for harm […]

After being injured in an accident, you might wonder what evidence is needed to negotiate a fair settlement or be awarded compensation at trial. The responsibility to provide sufficient evidence to prove your case is known as the burden of proof. If your evidence does not meet the burden of proof, you will lose your […]

Many personal injury victims in Massachusetts endure great physical pain and emotional anguish. Accordingly, plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits can recover monetary damages for any pain and suffering related to the harm they incurred. A reasonable amount for pain and suffering can vary depending on several factors. Typically, when calculating these damages, courts will evaluate […]

When a person is injured, it is sometimes necessary to file a lawsuit to recover compensation. Many people have only a vague idea of what damages they might be able to recover for their injuries. Most, though, understand that a lawsuit could help recover certain financial expenses associated with their accident, a category known as […]

Non-economic damages are often a bit confusing for those who are just being introduced to personal injury law.  If you were injured in an accident, you may be interested to know what damages you can receive and how non-economic damages fit into your claim. Non-economic damages are a type of compensatory damages, which means that […]

  Each day in Massachusetts, people are injured because of other parties’ negligent actions. Victims may seek compensation for the injuries they incurred. However, not all careless behavior will be considered negligence. Some accidents really are “freak accidents.” That being said, if you suspect you were hurt because of negligence, you absolutely can – and […]

Personal injury victims in Massachusetts are entitled to financial compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries. In many instances, victims are contacted by defendants’ insurance companies in the immediate aftermath of their accidents. These insurers typically want to settle cases as quickly and as cheaply as possible. You should not settle an injury claim […]

Personal injury plaintiffs may recover compensation for the cost of any medical procedures they incurred. In many cases, victims must undergo costly surgical operations. Accordingly, the need to have surgery can increase the value of an injury case in Massachusetts. Surgical operations are usually expensive. Additionally, the road to recovery after a surgical operation can […]

The aftermath of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers can be complicated. Most victims have trouble determining how to recover compensation for the harm they incurred. There are several factors that can determine who is liable for an Uber or Lyft accident in Massachusetts. Victims may be able to file claims under Uber and Lyft’s […]