Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Hunting Settlement
A recent $450,000.00 settlement demonstrates that even friends may be held liable for injuries... Read More
Massachusetts Injury Attorney Discusses Landlord Liability For Ice And Snow
With winter well underway, landlords and visitors alike may be wondering as to a landowner’s liability for icy conditions on their property... Read More
Police May Be Responsibility For Massachusetts Injuries During A High Speed Chase
In the recent case of Harrison v. Town of Mattapoisett, et al, the Massachusetts Appeals Court found that a town may be liable for a high speed chase entered into by its police department if an independent third party is injured.... Read More
Massachusetts Dog Bite Lawyer Discusses Animal Bites
October 26, 2010 Post
A pit bull attacked a pregnant woman and bit her multiple times while the owner’s teenage children watched. The woman underwent rabies treatment but eventually gave birth to a healthy child. The case settled for $115,000.00...Read More
Massachusetts Bus Accident
October 22, 2010 Post
Recently, a jury returned a verdict for 10 million dollars against a bus company which hit a 58 year old female pedestrian. The accident caused significant brain injuries to the woman. The bus company appealed the verdict and the case eventually settled during the appellate stage.
Significant to note that although head injuries can be difficult to prove, juries will give high awards if they find merit in the claim. If an injured victim believes they have a head injury it is important to obtain proper neurological testing to determine the extent of the injury.
Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Discusses DUI Accidents
October 18, 2010 Post
Five State police vehicles were struck by suspected drunk drivers according to the Boston Globe. Read More...
Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Discusses the New Law Ban On Cell Phones While Driving
The much discussed Massachusetts’ ban on texting has finally taken effect on September 30, 2010.
The new Massachusetts law bans texting for all drivers and cell phone use to driver’s under 18 years of age. Adult fines are $100.00 for the first offense, then increasing to $250.00 and then $500.00. The fine for those under 18 years of age is $100.00 plus a 60 day license suspension and youth traffic school. Thereafter, the fines increase for minors to $250.00 with a sixth month license suspension and then $500.00 plus a one year suspension for a third offense. Read more...
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Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Discusses DUI
As reported in the October 13, 2010 Boston Globe, 5 State Police vehicles have been struck by suspected drunk drivers. The latest vehicle to be struck was being driven by State Police Colonel Marian McGovern. Without a doubt, we must all be on the look out for erratic driving behavior. As a Massachusetts injury lawyer I have seen countless tragic accidents have involving drunk driving. I suggest if you see a vehicle which you believe is being driven erratically, to contact the police with the the license plate and location of the vehicle. I have represented many victims of Massachusetts drunk driving accidents. Although liability is not usually difficult to prove, the injuries can me catastrophic.
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