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Published in Personal Injury on April 27, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re seeking compensation for a personal injury, you’ll likely have to deal with some type of insurance company. You need to know what an insurance company is trying to achieve during settlement negotiations and understand your rights as a victim. Insurance Adjusters An insurance adjuster will investigate the case and determine how much it’s…

Published in Personal Injury on April 20, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve been injured and are headed to court for a settlement, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible for the steps ahead. Personal injury lawsuits can be difficult on the plaintiff, the family, and everyone involved. Knowing what to expect can make the process a little easier. First Six Months In a typical…

Published in Firm News on April 16, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations to our Scholarship Winner – Maria Criselda DeLeon Again, congratulations from the Boston personal injury lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan. Maria is a single mother of three children who is currently employed by the Albany Georgia Police Department and attending the University of Phoenix to earn her degree. Despite a rough upbringing and dropping out…

Published in Personal Injury on April 12, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes A contingency agreement is an arrangement between a plaintiff and a lawyer, stating that the lawyer will represent the plaintiff without money to pay up front. In these situations, the plaintiff pays the lawyer only if the lawyer wins the case. In the event of a settlement agreement for the plaintiff, the lawyer keeps the…

Published in Car Accidents on March 24, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes As further research is done on the effect of cell phone use and driving, more and more legislation is passed to make our roads safer. For example, a new bill in Massachusetts will prohibit drivers from holding cell phones while driving. The proposed legislation would restrict carrying or physically manipulating any device, including a smartphone,…

Published in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Safety on March 17, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Since 1983, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has provided free rides every New Year’s Eve in Boston. This originated due to the high incidence of drunk driving accidents in the city during this holiday. In addition to increased punishment for drunk driving, this act lowered tragic accident rates this time of year and helped…

Published in Personal Injury on March 8, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Zika virus has been officially classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global emergency. The infection is spreading quickly through Central and South America, contributing to countless debilitating problems including birth defects. In fact, thousands of microcephaly cases have been reported in Brazil within the last six months. Here is what you…

Published in Car Accidents on February 2, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather forecasters are predicting a severe winter for the Northeast. Last year, Boston struggled with a “Snowpocalypse” in late February, and this year’s El Nino weather patterns may leave us with even more snow. As the cold fronts move in after the unusually warm holiday season, here are cold weather vehicle maintenance and driving tips…

Published in Personal Injury on January 22, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Prescriptions serve an important role for many Americans. They help control blood pressure, reduce depression, fight cancer, and keep people feeling healthy. However, some on the market today are downright dangerous. According to a compilation of data from the CDC, 2.6 billion different drugs were ordered or given to patients during 2010. 75% of all…

Published in Car Accidents on December 27, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Above are the 200 most dangerous intersections in the state of Massachusetts according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The data is from accidents that occurred in 2013. You can zoom in on the map and hover over the dots to see additional information. The larger the circle size, the most injury accidents that occurred…