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What is Comparative Negligence?
Over the years the legal standard in many jurisdictions has shifted to a negligence theory that doesn’t automatically prevent you from collecting on a claim if you bear some of the responsibility for your injuries.
Stopped for Driving Without a Valid License: Now What?
The penalties for driving without a license can vary greatly depending on the severity of the offense.
Wrongful Death Claims and Who Can File?
Just like most other states, the state of Massachusetts has its own laws governing lawsuits for wrongful death. These laws define what a wrongful death is, who can file a wrongful death claim with the court system, what damages can be awarded in a claim, and what the...
What is a Civil Complaint?
Let’s start by explaining a civil lawsuit.
Injured in an Exercise Class: Who is Responsible?
While intense workout classes are becoming more and more popular, they are also resulting in even more injuries.
What is a Civil Lawsuit? What Does it Involve?
Civil lawsuits require certain steps and specific documents to be filed with the court.
Pulled Over for Running a Red Light: Now What?
Running a red light is a subjective observation or determination by the police and can work in your favor if you choose to challenge the red light ticket.
Hit by a Car Running a Red Light: Now What?
After a car accident, you need to be able to focus on your recovery. Determining liability in a red-light accident can be difficult and time consuming and Massachusetts has complex tort and negligence laws.
Workers’ Comp and Third Party Claims: What’s the Difference?
Workplace injuries result in separate claims. Workers’ comp and third-party claims both have different parameters required to substantiate claims.
What is Third Party Negligence?
Third party negligence, however, offers another method of recovery for persons injured at work.
Can a Rear End Car Accident Cause Lower Back Pain?
Car accidents are known for causing back and neck injuries. Being rear ended can cause immense back pain. The force that happens on impact of a car accident can be severely damaging to these areas of the body that are crucial to bodily function.
Do Traffic Lights Make Intersections Safer?
Massachusetts is attempting to reduce incidents at intersections by installing new traffic signals. But, is it working?
Who Has the Right of Way When Turning at a Massachusetts Intersection?
So what does right of way in Massachusetts intersections mean?
I Was Served With a Restraining Order, What Should I Do?
Because restraining orders have differences in what is required you need to know how to defend yourself against them.
Can I Sue Without a Lawyer? And Should I?
Suing without a lawyer by any measure, can be an intimidating situation.
Injured by a Dog? What the Law Says About Dog Attack Injuries
Injured by a dog, filing a personal injury claim, with the help of a lawyer, can compensate you for your injuries, scarring, pain, lost time from work among other damages.
My Child was Injured at Soccer Practice: Is There Liability?
Who is liable if you are injured at practice?
Who Is Liable if I am Injured at the Gym?
In a gym lawsuit, the issue is whether the gym was fulfilling its end of the bargain.