Handling Delayed Symptoms After a Brockton Car Accident
When you think about a car accident, you probably imagine broken bones, cuts, and bruises that show up right away. However, not all injuries are obvious right in the moment. In fact, some of the most serious injuries can take hours, days, or even weeks to appear. This is why it’s so important to know…
Read MoreHow Dangerous Is the “No-Zone”? Understanding Blind Spots Around Trucks
We’ve all seen those big 18-wheelers on the highway and tried to pass them as quickly and safely as possible. Did you know that these massive vehicles have large blind spots in all directions? These blind spots are so dangerous, they even have a name – the “No-Zone.” At the Law Offices of Gerald J.…
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
In today’s world, sharing your life online has become second nature. Whether you’re posting photos on Instagram, updating your Facebook status, or tweeting a funny moment from your day, it can be easy to forget how public your online life really is. However, if you’ve been injured in an accident and filed a personal injury…
Read MoreThe Emotional and Financial Impact of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Losing someone you love is never easy. And, when that loss happens because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, the pain can be even more devastating. In such situations, families often feel overwhelmed, angry, and uncertain about what to do next. Along with emotional heartache, there are typically serious financial problems to deal with, like…
Read MoreHow is Cell Phone Data Used for Injury Claims?
Let’s say you’ve just been in a car crash on Route 9 or maybe in downtown Boston. You’re fine, mostly. But the damage? Pretty bad. The other driver swears they weren’t on their phone, that they had the light, that they were paying attention. But you know that’s not the full story. And here’s the…
Read MoreWho’s at Fault in a Chain-Reaction Accident?
It happens in a flash. You’re stopped in traffic—or moving slowly—and suddenly there’s a loud crash behind you. Your car lurches forward. Maybe you hit the car ahead. Maybe someone else slams into you. Nobody knows what sparked the multi-vehicle pileup in which you find yourself in a matter of seconds. Chain-reaction accidents are some…
Read MoreCan the At-Fault Party File a Countersuit After a Car Accident?
You got sued after a car crash. Can you file a countersuit? It’s a question more common than you’d think. You’re named in a car accident lawsuit, maybe because you rear-ended someone, or maybe just because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. But you don’t agree with how things are being…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Mechanic for Negligence After an Accident?
You trust your mechanic. At least, you want to. You drop your car off, maybe hand over your keys with barely a second thought, and just…assume it’ll be fixed the right way. Safe. Reliable. Ready to roll. But is it? What if the “repair” you paid for leaves your car more dangerous than before? What…
Read MoreNeurological Disorders After An Injury
The human brain is amazing. It runs everything in your body. That’s why when something damages this incredible system, your whole life can get flipped upside down overnight. Sadly, brain and nerve injuries happen way more often than you’d think. About 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. And that’s just one…
Read MoreThe Role of Rideshare Platforms in Accident Investigation and Liability
Let’s be honest – getting into a car accident is scary. When it involves an Uber or Lyft, the aftermath may include a whole new level of headache. Trust us, with so many people using rideshare apps these days, accidents involving these services are happening more often than you’d think. Maybe you use Uber all…
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