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Can I Sue After Signing a Waiver in Boston?
Published in Personal Injury on August 25, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many risky activities require participants to sign waivers of liability. Release of liability waivers protect the overarching organization from legal responsibility if a participant suffers an injury. If a foul ball hits a sports fan in the head during a baseball game, for example, the fan may not be able to sue the sports stadium…
read moreWhat Types of Lawsuits Might Come From COVID-19 Exposure?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on July 7, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes On top of the many physical and emotional concerns regarding the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic are also legal issues. People from all over the world are filing COVID-19 lawsuits concerning travel and entertainment refunds, failed business contracts, employment issues, business interruptions, medical negligence, pandemic avoidance, and more. If you believe you have a lawsuit or class action…
read moreHow to Win a Wrongful Death Claim in Massachusetts
Published in Personal Injury on July 7, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes Wrongful death is the loss of life due to another person’s tort, misconduct, negligence or wrongdoing. A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit that seeks to hold the at-fault party accountable for the deceased person’s death. Certain family members in Massachusetts could receive compensation after an executor or administrator of the decedent files a…
read moreWhat Are Common Apartment Accident Injuries in Boston?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on June 15, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is typical to feel safe and secure in your apartment building. As a renter, you have the legal right to expect reasonable care by your landlord, building owner or management company. Reasonable care means an expectation that your landlord will regularly inspect the premises for hazards, repair known issues and respond promptly to tenant…
read moreHow to Negotiate an Injury Insurance Settlement in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on June 14, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the most important steps in the process of obtaining financial compensation for your injuries and losses during a civil suit is negotiating an insurance settlement. The settlement is the agreement you come to with an insurance company regarding how much money it will give you for the damages you have from an accident….
read moreIs My Landlord Liable for My Accident in My Apartment in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on May 11, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your apartment might be the last place you expect to suffer a serious personal injury. If your home contains a dangerous defect, however, such as a gas leak or a faulty staircase, you could end up in the hospital with life-altering injuries. Whether your landlord is or is not liable for an accident in your…
read moreIs a Bystander Claim Derivative in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on May 4, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes A traumatic or catastrophic accident might not only affect the direct victim but also anyone who witnessed the event. Witnessing a tragic accident such as a car crash or dog attack could also lead to injuries, including emotional distress and mental anguish. In Massachusetts, it may be possible for a bystander who witnessed an accident…
read moreIs Lane Splitting Legal in Massachusetts?
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes Lane splitting currently remains illegal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as of 2020. Lane splitting is a frequent topic of debate in many states. Since California became the first state to remove language barring motorcyclists from lane splitting in its traffic laws in 2016, many other states have attempted to follow suit. Proposed lane-splitting or…
read moreDo Liability Waivers Bar Me From Making an Injury Claim?
Published in Personal Injury on April 10, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes A liability waiver can interfere with an accident victim’s ability to make a claim to damages in Massachusetts. A liability waiver is a legal document signing away a person’s rights to bring an injury suit against the individual or company. Liability waivers are not airtight protections against liability, however. If you or a loved one…
read moreMassachusetts PIP Law 2020
Published in Personal Injury on March 23, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes PIP, or personal injury protection, is a type of automobile insurance coverage. It works for first-party claims, in which the policyholder files for coverage for damages through his or her own insurance company. In no-fault states such as Massachusetts, PIP insurance is mandatory. In a PIP state, you must carry this type of coverage to…
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