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Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

Informs injury victims in Massachusetts and beyond about their rights and remedies following a personal injury event (Motor Vehicle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, or Medical Malpractice).
By Christopher F. Earley, Esq.

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Last Entry: January 28, 2014 at 20:12:58

"The Insurance Adjuster Won't Call Me Back. What Should I Do?"

Posted on November 30, 2009
Ah yes, the frustration of dealing with insurance adjusters. Most of them are dealing with hundreds of files, and your case is just another file. The best way to reach an adjuster who is not calling you back is to...

Why Personal Injury Claims Can Take Forever to Resolve

Posted on November 28, 2009
Some cases settle relatively quickly, while some take years to settle. Oftentimes, there is no settlement at all after years of litigation and the case must be decided in court by either a judge or jury. The bottom line: there...

Things to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Initial Meeting

Posted on November 16, 2009
Here are some things to ask when consulting with a personal injury lawyer: 1) What percentage of the recovery will you take if there is a settlement or verdict? (33% is standard); 2) Do you focus solely on personal injury...

Scarring and the Importance of Professional Photography

Posted on November 11, 2009
Whenever I have a client who has been injured in an accident, and sustained scarring from the accident, I usually hire a professional photographer to document the scarring. If you expect to be compensated fairly for the scar(s), the only...

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'How long do I have to sue in Massachuetts for injuries from a car accident?'

Posted on October 24, 2009
Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in an auto accident. There are exceptions however, such as a two year statute of limitations for claims stemming from...

'I was injured in a car accident in Massachusetts that was caused by a drunk driver. What are my rights?

Posted on October 20, 2009
If a drunk driver causes a Massachusetts auto accident, the injury victim can bring claims against multiple parties. Obviously, a claim can be brought against the drunk driver's insurance company. But, there are also less obvious parties that may be....

The Role of 'Notice' in Slip and Fall Claims in Massachusetts

Posted on October 20, 2009
The success of slip and fall cases in Massachusetts hinge on the element of "notice." Property owners in Massachusetts are required to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition free from defects. These owners must take reasonable measures to...

"I Was in a Car Accident in Massachusetts. Can I Make a Claim for Pain and Suffering?"

Posted on October 11, 2009
That depends on the amount of your medical bills. As long as your "reasonable and necessary" medical bills stemming from the car accident are at least $2000.00, then you can bring a claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault...

Massachusetts Car Accidents and Lost Wages

Posted on October 10, 2009
If you were involved in a car crash in Massachusetts, the insurance company that insures the car you were in at the time of the accident will pay for your lost wages. The lost wage claim is part of your...

"Can My Son/Daughter Bring a Claim for Personal Injuries in Massachusetts?"

Posted on September 28, 2009
Yes. If a minor is injured in an accident and has a valid personal injury claim, it is the usually the mother or father of the minor that is the one bringing the claim. I represent minors who have been...

Demand Letters and Personal Injury Cases

Posted on September 24, 2009
Here is a primer from Nolo.com on this very topic: "The demand letter is the centerpiece of the insurance claim negotiation process. In it, you set out to the insurance company your strongest arguments concerning: what your injuries were and...

"I Was Hurt at Work. What Are My Legal Rights in Massachusetts?"

Posted on September 19, 2009
I found this informative post over at lawfirms.com that contains some crucial information you need to know if you were injured on the job in Massachusetts: Workers Compensation Laws in Massachusetts Workers compensation is a system of laws meant to...

'I am Partly At-Fault for an Accident. Can I Still Make a Claim?'

Posted on September 16, 2009
Yes. In Massachusetts, as long as you are not more than 50% responsible for a car crash, then you may still make a claim. However, the amount of your settlement will be reduced by the percentage of fault you have...

What is a Soft Tissue Injury?

Posted on September 16, 2009
Many of my clients have experienced soft tissue injuries following their accident. But what is a soft tissue injury? Briefly stated - for I am most definitely not a doctor - soft tissue injuries include injuries to the soft tissue...

As of November 1, 2009, MBTA Will Be Subject to M.G.L. c.258

Posted on September 16, 2009
Due to a recent legislative bill, the MBTA's exposure is now capped at $100,000.oo for personal injury claims that are brought against the MBTA. However, there is an exception to this monetary cap in the event of "serious bodily injury."

Is a Personal Injury Lawyer Cold-Calling You Asking if You Need a Lawyer for Your Accident Case? Beware

Posted on September 16, 2009
Sadly, there are lawyers who scour the accident reports from recent car crashes in order to solicit, either on the telephone, letter, or both, potential clients in hopes of drumming up business. Many lawyers, including myself, look with disfavor on...

Have You Been Involved in a Car Accident, and Feel the Insurance Company Does Not Care About You? Read This:

Posted on September 12, 2009
A great article on insurance companies that I just had to share, courtesy of CNN: Insurance companies fight paying billions in claims Put yourself in the driver's seat of this accident. You are heading down the street when a truck...

Important Car Safety Information from the Massachusetts DMV

Posted on September 11, 2009
I found this over at the DMV website and wanted to pass it along since it is filled with great Massachusetts car safety information: Seat Belts All drivers and passengers who are 12 years old and older must wear seat...

Important Things to Do Following a Personal Injury Accident

Posted on September 10, 2009
- Get the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all parties; - Get the names, telephone and addresses of all witnesses; - Call an ambulance and the police, if necessary; - Get the insurance information, if possible, for all parties;...

"I received a personal injury settlement. Is it taxable?"

Posted on September 05, 2009
Generally speaking, the answer is no. The reason is that a personal injury settlement is intended to make you whole, or put you in the position you were in prior to the accident. Essentially, IRS does not tax you on...

What to Expect at Your Massachusetts Personal Injury Deposition

Posted on September 04, 2009
Ideally, your attorney will have prepared you for the deposition beforehand. Here are some things you can expect: - Your attorney will be with you; - There will be a stenographer present who will ask for your license to confirm...

Injured By a Product in Massachusetts? Here is a Great Article

Posted on September 03, 2009
I came across yet another fantastically informative article over at the website of CBS Channel 3 of Springfield, MA. This article gives you some great inf0rmation if you have been injured by a product in Massachusetts: Q. What is Products...

Factors That Influence the Value of a Massachusetts Injury Claim

Posted on September 02, 2009
This list does not cover all factors that determine the value of a claim, only some of them: - Type of accident; - Whether or not the accident was partly your fault; - The type of injury was sustained; -...

Why Insurance Companies Love When You Don't Have an Attorney

Posted on September 01, 2009
- They know you won't sue since you don't have a lawyer representing you; - They know that if you sue them, you will probably lose as the insurance companies have attorneys protecting their interests, and they know you are...

Think Your Massachusetts Injury Claim is Not Worth Pursuing? You May Be Wrong

Posted on August 28, 2009
Many of my clients, at the end of their case, often tell me that they were not going to pursue their case initially. They tell me that once they realized the insurance company did not care about them, as their...

"Who Pays My Medical Bills If I was a Bicyclist Hit by a Car?"

Posted on August 27, 2009
Here is how insurance law works, generally speaking, when you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Massachusetts: The auto insurance company that insures the driver who hit you will pay up to $8,000.00 of your medical bills, as...

"I Was Injured in an Accident Outside of Massachusetts. Can I Hire a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer if I Live in Massachusetts?"

Posted on August 26, 2009
Yes. If you were hurt in an accident outside of Massachusetts, you can hire a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer if you live in Massachusets to help you. Many times, the law of the state where your accident occurred controls which...

Why Personal Injury Lawyers Do Not Deserve a Bad Reputation

Posted on August 26, 2009
The following points are intended to illustrate the beneficial effects of personal injury lawyers on society: Personal injury lawyers force insurance companies to compensate the injured fairly; Personal injury lawyers force people who have injured someone in a car accident...

Health Insurance Liens and Personal Injury Settlements

Posted on August 24, 2009
If you have been involved in a personal injury accident in Massachusetts, and your health insurance company has paid some, or all of your medical bills relating to your accident, then they are entitled to be paid back if you...

Claims Against Massachusetts Nursing Homes for Abuse of the Elderly

Posted on August 23, 2009
This subject makes me sick. I cannot believe how this can happen, but it does. It makes me so sick that I wanted to share this article I found over at CBS Channel 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The article illuminates...

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