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The Rule Against Hearsay in Injury Cases
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…
read moreWhat Are Toxic Torts?
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…
read moreHow Can Social Media Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?
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…
read moreLiability in Accidental Gun Shooting Cases
Published in Personal Injury on November 30, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to an investigation from the Associated Press and the USA Today Network, gun accidents caused the death of a child every other day during the first six months of 2016. True gun accidents fall under two categories of cause: product defects and user error. Accidental gun shootings can severely injure or kill someone in…
read moreTailgating Safety at Gillette Stadium
Published in Personal Injury on October 4, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesTailgating is a tradition for many sports fans, and Boston football fans are some of the most dedicated in the sports fans in the world. Tailgating is when fans gather in the parking areas near sports stadiums to celebrate before upcoming games, and it is particularly popular before football games. Fans will open up the…
read moreDuck Boat Accidents Prompt New Legislation in Boston
Published in Pedestrian Safety, Personal Injury on September 27, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesCitizens of the Boston area are likely familiar with “duck boats,” amphibious vehicles that ferry tourists around the seaside city. Duck boats are actually decommissioned war vehicles from the World War II era that the city re-purposed for tourism. Duck boats are common in several American cities and, unfortunately, have been the cause of dozens…
read moreThe Burden of Proof in a Lawsuit: Personal Injury vs. Criminal
Published in Personal Injury on September 20, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn both civil and criminal law, the concept of “burden of proof” describes the prosecution’s or plaintiff’s requirement of providing evidence sufficient for proving the defendant’s guilt. The United States Constitution and state laws require an accuser prove guilt against the accused. Those accused of a crime do not have to prove their innocence. Although…
read moreThe Basics of Class Action Lawsuits
Published in Class Action, Personal Injury on June 10, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you receive a notice in the mail about a potential settlement for a defective product or hear a television announcement for people who were harmed by a medication, you are most likely hearing about some form of class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuits allow several people who suffered harm to join together in a…
read moreThe 10 Most Controversial Recalled Drugs and Medical Devices
Published in Personal Injury on May 31, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe hold drug and medical device manufacturers to incredibly high standards, as we do doctors and enterprises that provide them. When drugs or devices fail to perform as intended or patients don’t receive adequate instructions about safely operating or consuming these items, the consequences can be devastating. Fortunately, measures are in place to prevent these…
read moreWhen Are Punitive Damages Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury on May 24, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany personal injury claims end with a straightforward settlement that covers hospital bills, ongoing care expenses, career restoration, and similar tangible damages. However, if a defendant is found to have acted in an exceptionally negligent or dangerous way, the court may assign punitive damages. How Do Punitive Damages Work in Massachusetts? Punitive damages serve as…
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