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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on April 3, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you received injuries from a car accident, personal injury, medical malpractice, or the wrongful act of someone else, the time immediately afterward is stressful. You must worry about your recovery as well as how you will pay your medical bills – especially if you missed wages due to your injury. Your settlement will provide…
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What Is a Contingency Fee?
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 1, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you experienced injury through no fault of your own and feel the other party could owe you compensation, you have likely done some research on obtaining a personal injury attorney in Boston. Sometimes, however, it can seem as if attorney websites have a language all their own. One of the most commonly misunderstood terms…
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Title IX – Why is this law important to guarantee equality and freedom in the United States?
Published in Civil Law on March 29, 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, most Americans think that Title IX is nothing but a law that requires schools to offer the same number of sports teams for girls as boys. However, Title IX is a fundamental law that goes well beyond providing equal access to athletics in colleges. Today, it is a landmark achievement in the long fight…
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Frequently asked questions about car accidents in Massachusetts
Published in Car Accidents on March 22, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany drivers who experience car accidents have questions, particularly when it comes to their legal options after a crash and what type of recovery they can expect from a lawsuit. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions concerning car accidents in Massachusetts. How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth? Car accident lawsuits…
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Car Accident 2019 Statistics in the United States
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on March 8, 2019
Reading Time: 7 minutesMotor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths and injuries in the United States. They are responsible for billions in property damage and other economic losses each year. If you or a relative suffered injuries or economic damages due to the negligence of another driver, an attorney can represent…
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Do you have a premise liability case in Massachusetts?
Published in Safety on March 8, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesA premises liability accident occurs when an individual is injured on someone else’s property or business because of a hazardous condition that the owner could have prevented. In Massachusetts, shop and property owners owe a duty to people who use their premises to keep them free from any hazard which may result in personal injuries….
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What Are Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on February 4, 2019
Reading Time: 6 minutesA personal injury claim may arise whenever one party causes a tangible injury or other measurable loss to another. However, it is possible for a civil claim to arise when no physical injury occurred but the victim sustained emotional suffering due to another party’s actions. Anyone who suffers emotional distress from discrimination, non-physical domestic abuse,…
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What Is a Contusion?
Published in Personal Injury on December 20, 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesContusions in Personal Injury Claims A contusion is a relatively minor injury, but this does not mean that someone who suffers a contusion due to another party’s negligence cannot claim compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. More than likely, if a plaintiff in a personal injury case does claim compensation for a contusion,…
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What Is Infant Cephalohematoma?
Published in Child Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury on November 23, 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesA child can sustain injuries in many ways during the birth process, and an uncommon but potentially dangerous condition that can result from a birth injury is infant cephalohematoma. This condition occurs in about 2% of all live births in the United States. While it is not definitively fatal or life-threatening, it may still cause…
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Most Dangerous Intersections in Boston
Published in Local News, Personal Injury on November 16, 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesMassachusetts, especially the Boston area, has a long-standing reputation of being difficult for drivers. Traffic is very congested in most of the Boston metropolitan area, and several intersections are notorious for being some of the most dangerous areas for drivers. All drivers in the Boston area, both residents and visitors, should know the most dangerous…
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