It can take quite a long time to settle a personal injury lawsuit. Depending on your situation, the particulars of your case and yours and your attorney’s realistic expectations of the outcome of your claim can all influence how long it takes to settle your lawsuit. The first thing to realize is that “settling” a…
If you have been involved in a car accident in Massachusetts, you may be wondering who will end up being financially responsible for the damages caused. In order to determine liability, it is important to understand the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence. Definition of Contributory Negligence Very few states use the contributory negligence…
Personal injury protection is an additional coverage option of a car insurance policy that pays for the medical expenses of a person who gets injured in a car accident. When a person meets with an accident he becomes injured and sustains a lot of damages. A policy provides cover for his damages and pays for…
If you have been injured in a Massachusetts auto accident and want to recover compensation for your injuries from an insurance company, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical evaluation (IME). The independent medical evaluation is a standard by which you can prove the validity of your injuries and gain compensation for them.…
Proving negligence in Massachusetts can be difficult when it is against a government entity. In fact, filing a personal injury lawsuit against the government at any level can be tricky. If you have suffered personal injury because of a government entity, a Massachusetts personal injury attorney can help. You may need to file a claim…
Many victims wonder how long does it take to settle a car accident case especially if they have been injured or have experienced loss of property and need financial help immediately. Many things can happen as a result of a car accident such as a disability, vehicular damage, loss of job or even death. Those…
Any impact violent enough to impair the spinal cord will result in spinal cord injuries. Spinal injuries often require emergency medical procedures and may result in permanent, life-long damage. A spinal cord impairment may include bruising, tearing, or swelling of the spinal cord, and even a slight impairment may require major medical attention. The spinal…
If you have been injured in an auto accident, you deserve the full compensation of a fair settlement. But how can you know what is fair? More importantly, how can you recognize an unfair settlement offer? Unfortunately, a “fair settlement” is case specific, and there is no set standard. There are, however, many things you…
When negligence results in an accident that leads to a person’s death, the surviving relatives and dependents of the victim may claim wrongful death compensation. In the state of Massachusetts this compensation can be claimed by filing Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuits. The value of the damages which may be claimed is estimated in different ways.…
Our court systems do not allow “surprises” over the course of a personal injury lawsuit. To prevent this from happening, each party must disclose all relevant facts and documents to the other party prior to trial. Disclosure of these facts and documents is called discovery and takes 3 basic forms: o Written discovery; o Document…
