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Published in Local News on November 28, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen a state legislature passes laws, they often stay on the books long past the time they are relevant. This results in some very odd laws that are technically still enforceable. While we may not understand them, at one point these laws made sense. Massachusetts has its fair share of such laws. Here are some…

Published in Personal Injury on October 2, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesClaims to pursue financial recovery for personal injuries depend upon documentation of said injuries. It is the injured party’s burden of proof to show that he or she has suffered real, compensable damages in the accident. Proving an injury requires more than showing up in court in a cast or wheelchair. The civil courts demand…

Published in Civil Law on September 29, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Latin phrase pro se literally translates to, “on behalf of themselves.” Pro se litigation is another way to refer to self-representation during a legal claim. To appear pro se before the court means to appear without representation from an attorney. With a few limitations, anyone can appear before the court pro se. This is…

Published in Personal Injury on June 30, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes“Hearsay” is a legal term used both criminal and civil courtroom proceedings to describe any statement other than one made by a sworn witness being examined in the courtroom under oath, and offered as evidence of the truth of the matter at hand. If you are a fan of courtroom procedurals on TV, you are accustomed to…

Published in Personal Injury on June 29, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutesChemicals, dangerous pharmaceuticals, and various toxic substances can be extremely harmful to humans, for example: When they are exposed at work; When they are prescribed a pharmaceutical drug that turns out to be dangerous; As a result of environmental exposure, such as when toxic exhaust is released into the air; When toxins pollute the water…

Published in Civil Law on May 30, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesYou may have heard the phrase “contempt of court” during the public broadcasting of a trial or television show that depicts a dramatic courtroom scene. While you may grasp the idea that it is not a positive thing, you may not fully understand what it means. There are two types of contempt of court: civil…

Published in Civil Law on May 23, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are involved in any kind of litigation in Massachusetts, you may come across the phrase “alternative dispute resolution,” or ADR. The Massachusetts Trial Court offers ADR as a substitute for traditional trial litigation. ADR describes any process in which two parties come to an agreeable resolution using an impartial third party judge or…

Published in Bicycle Accidents on May 16, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesBicyclist safety has been a top priority in Boston for years. As a busy metropolis, Boston is, unfortunately, a high-risk area for bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Part of the problem has been the ineffectiveness of the existing crosswalks and bike paths in the city. As more and more bikers take to the streets in Boston,…

Published in Personal Injury on February 21, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing involved in an accident can be daunting. You’re likely wondering how you’ll pay for your medical expenses, how you’ll be compensated for lost wages, and what recourse there is to recover money from the parties responsible. We understand the challenges of being the victim of an act of negligence, and we also understand that…

Published in Brain Injury on January 23, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe focus on concussions, especially as it concerns athletes, has increased exponentially in recent years. Helmets have become more durable and anyone suspected of sustaining a concussion is kept out of contact until they are healed, usually. Sometimes a concussion may not be detected, or a person returns to activity before the concussion has fully…