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How Trucking Company Policies Affect Your Massachusetts Injury Claim

Truck accidents can leave people with serious injuries and expensive medical bills. Claims can be complicated because trucking companies are required to follow detailed federal and state safety...

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Injuries from Defective Equipment at Work

People across Massachusetts use machinery, tools, and safety equipment every day on the job. Most of the time, they trust that equipment to work the way it’s supposed to. But when something fails —...

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How Surveillance Footage Can Help or Hurt a Premises Liability Case

Security cameras are everywhere now. In stores, office buildings, apartment complexes, parking lots, and other public spaces. When someone gets hurt on another person’s property, that footage can...

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Survivor and Estate Rights in Massachusetts Wrongful Death Cases

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing is incredibly difficult. In addition to grief, families are often left to deal with unexpected costs. Medical bills, funeral expenses,...

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The “Recreational Use” Statute in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute (Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 21, § 17C) encourages private landowners to allow the public to use the landowner’s property for recreational purposes. The encouragement...

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The Role of Vehicle Black Box Data in Car Accident Investigations

Black boxes aren’t confined to airplanes and trucks anymore. Many modern cars now have event data recorders (EDRs), also known as black boxes. EDRs capture information about the operation of a vehicle...

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How the Massachusetts RMV Crash Report Can Help (or Hurt) Your Claim

Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 90 § 26) requires drivers involved in an accident to stop, exchange information, and file a written crash report. If you’re in a car accident in Massachusetts, you should...

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The Medical Expense Threshold in Massachusetts Car Accident Claims

If you’re in a car accident in Massachusetts, your own Personal Injury Protection policy should pay up to $8,000 in combined medical and wage loss benefits. After the first $2,000 in medical bills,...

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Delayed Fetal Distress Recognition in MA Hospitals

Even for parents with detailed birth plans, labor may not go as expected. While most parents understand there may be changes, what they rarely expect is that the hospital will miss something or make a...

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Injuries Caused by Poor Home Maintenance in Older Properties

Older homes have charm and character. Unfortunately, that original flooring, period craftsmanship, and sense of history can also come with a bit more than an owner bargains for. What’s hidden behind...

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Repetitive Stress Injuries for Office Workers

Repetitive and stress motion injuries are very common workplace injuries in Massachusetts. Many workers think these injuries are just part of the job and that nothing can be done. However, in many...

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What Parents Need to Know About Liability After Teen Driver Accidents in MA

If your teenager is involved in a traffic accident, your first concern is, quite obviously, making sure that they’re okay. Then, you might start worrying about whether or not you, as the parent, could...

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How Expert Testimony Can Make or Break a Brain Injury Case in MA

Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most devastating injuries an accident victim can suffer. Moderate and severe injuries can leave victims struggling to communicate, ambulate independently,...

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Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Personal Injury Claim in Massachusetts

After an accident, you may be focused on reporting the incident, making sure you’re safe, and taking time off from work. However, if you plan on seeking compensation with a personal injury claim, it’s...

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Common Driver Excuses in Pedestrian Accidents–and How to Disprove Them

When a driver is involved in a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts, it doesn’t take long for the excuses to start coming. Even though drivers are required to use reasonable care (due care) and comply...

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Who’s At Fault for a Fall on an Icy Sidewalk?

Every Massachusetts winter brings the same weather hazards – snowstorms, freeze-thaw cycles, black ice, and sidewalks that are nearly impossible to navigate. Slip-and-fall accidents on icy sidewalks...

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Understanding Non-Economic Damages

After the shock of a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you’ll likely have to deal with insurance companies, confusing paperwork, and unexpected problems at work or home. Many people...

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How “Open and Obvious” Defenses Work in MA Slip and Fall Cases

Slip and fall accidents can leave you with serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and a long recovery. In Massachusetts, if you file a premises liability claim, one of the first defenses a property...

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What Happens if You’re Hit by a Car While Jaywalking in Massachusetts?

If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk, you might be wondering if you can still get compensation for your injuries. Many people assume that “jaywalking”...

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How to Get a Police Report After an Accident in Massachusetts

If you’ve been in a car accident in Massachusetts, one of the first questions you might have, after making sure everyone’s safe, is: “How do I get a copy of the police report?” It might not seem urgent...

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