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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

"Why is My Personal Injury Case Taking So Long?"

Posted on August 23, 2009
When you have been involved in a Massachusetts accident, and you hire an attorney, it can take months, or even years, for the case to come to a conclusion. First, your case cannot even be attempted to be resolved until...

"I Was Injured at Work. Can I Sue My Employer?"

Posted on August 21, 2009
No, you cannot sue your employer in Massachusetts. What you can do, however, is file a claim for Massachusetts workers compensation benefits. You do not need to show that your employer was at-fault for causing your injuries. Rather, you just...

"I Was Involved in a Small, Rear-end Car Accident, Should I Hire An Attorney?"

Posted on August 20, 2009
Yes. Statistics show that claimants who have an attorney often receive a higher settlement - even after the legal fee is deducted - than those who negotiate with an insurance company without representation. Suppose you were injured in a small...

Superb Dog Bite Article from CBS 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts

Posted on August 20, 2009
The attorneys over at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. provided CBS channel 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts with a great, in-depth article regarding dog bite law in Massachusetts. Here it is: Dog Bite - What Should I DO?Close An animal...

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Some Great Massachusetts Slip and Fall Information from CBS Channel 3 in Springfield, MA

Posted on August 19, 2009
Here are some great nuggets of information for those injured in a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts that I found over at the CBS channel 3 Springfield, MA website : Slip and Fall FAQs Q: Under what circumstances is...

How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers Charge in Massachusetts?

Posted on August 19, 2009
Generally, lawyers who take on auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite, and other personal injury cases charge a fee of 1/3 of the recovery. Very seldom does a lawyer who represents personal injury victims charge by the hour. What...

Failure to Wear a Seat belt in a Massachusetts Auto Accident Cannot Be Used as Evidence

Posted on August 17, 2009
If you are injured in a car crash in Massachusetts, the fact that you were not wearing your seat belt does not constitute negligence (fault) on your part. So, if are injured in the crash and bring a claim against...

Will My Personal Injury Case Go To Trial?

Posted on August 17, 2009
The short answer: it depends. Most cases involving personal injury (auto accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, etc.) are resolved before trial. The reason most cases settle before trial is that jury, as well as bench trials are so uncertain....

'Day in the Life' Videos for Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases

Posted on August 17, 2009
These videos are really only appropriate in serious injury cases where death or serious disfigurement has occurred. If done well, these videos effectively showcase the injury victim and how he/she manages life's daily requirements. The videographer will shoot the injury...

Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Massachusetts (what you need to know)

Posted on August 15, 2009
Underinsured motorist coverage is provided by your insurance company per your automotive insurance policy. It comes into play when you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts and the person responsible for the accident does not have...

Information for Massachusetts Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Victims

Posted on August 15, 2009
If you have been injured in a pedestrian, or bicycle accident in Massachusetts by a negligently operated vehicle, you will need to know a few things. It is the at-fault operator's insurance company that is responsible for paying for your...

Injured Due to the Negligence of the MBTA?

Posted on August 15, 2009
If you have suffered this misfortune, here are some things you need to be aware of: 1) There is only a two year statute of limitations for claims against the MBTA; 2) Notice of your accident should be sent -...

Great New Massachusetts Workers Compensation Blog

Posted on April 08, 2009
The lawyers over at Altman & Altman, which is a Massachusetts personal injury and Massachusetts criminal defense firm, have a great blog dealing with Massachusetts workers compensation law. Here is a link: http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyerblog...

Important New Massachusetts Bicycle Safety Laws

Posted on February 02, 2009
Attorney David White of Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C. has a new, informative post on his blog regarding recently implemented bicyle laws in Massachusettts. The enacted new laws protect Massachusetts bicylists, and said protection was very, very necessary...

Interesting Data Regarding Truck Accident Verdicts

Posted on August 28, 2007
Colleague and fellow personal injury lawyer Ronald Miller has an informative post over at his Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog concerning truck accident verdicts. Be sure to check out this very interesting blog. Here is part of the post: A recent...

Criminal Acts and Civil Liability in Massachusetts

Posted on August 27, 2007
The point of criminal law is to punish for wrongdoing. The point of civil law is to hold wrongdoers financially accountable to deter similar behavior in the future. With certain criminal offenses in Massachusetts, there is often a criminal prosecution...

8 Top Traffic Ticket Myths

Posted on August 26, 2007
Kudos to the Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Blog for pointing out a great article on yahoo.com regarding traffic ticket myths. Here they are: 8 common ticket myths 1. If the officer makes a single mistake on your ticket, the...

Slip and Fall Claims and IME's in Massachusetts

Posted on August 26, 2007
If you are involved in slip and fall litigation in Massachusetts, you should be aware of the right of the defense to conduct an IME (Independent Medical Exam). This right comes from Rule 35 of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil...

Making a Claim for Underinsured Motorist Benefits in Massachusetts

Posted on August 19, 2007
If you have been injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, there is always the possibility of making an underinsured motorist claim. If the driver who caused your personal injuries does not have enough bodily injury (BI) coverage to cover...

Notice Requirements of Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Posted on August 19, 2007
Here are some various notice requirements in Massachusetts that you must be aware of if you have been injured: Defects in public way causing personal injury or property damage - 30 days; Snow or ice on a public way or...

Information Regarding the Ving Rhames Dog Attack Case

Posted on August 08, 2007
Kudos to the Boston Injury Lawyer Blog for this post on recent developments on the tragic dog mauling death that occurred last week on actor Ving Rhames' property. Here is part of the post: Police have identified the man who...

Injured on a Boston Street or Sidewalk? You May Be Out of Luck

Posted on July 24, 2007
If you have tripped or fallen on a Boston sidewalk or street, and sustained injury, you face a grim reality. G L c. 84, Sec. 15 places a $5000.00 cap on these claims. That is right! No matter how serious...

Charlie Weis Loses Medical Malpractice Trial

Posted on July 24, 2007
This disappointing news comes courtesy of the Boston Globe: Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis lost his lawsuit today against two surgeons who he said were negligent in treating him when he underwent gastric bypass surgery five years...

Lawsuits Brought by Minors in Massachusetts

Posted on July 14, 2007
Minors in Massachusetts cannot initiate a lawsuit. When a minor, for example, has a personal injury claim that requires litigation, the lawsuit is brought by the minor's parents. The parents, in the context of litigation, are referred to and named...

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