How “Open and Obvious” Defenses Work in MA Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents can leave you with serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and a long recovery. In Massachusetts, if you file a premises liability claim, one of the first defenses a property owner might raise is that the hazard you slipped on was “open and obvious.” On the surface, that might sound reasonable: if…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You’re Hit by a Car While Jaywalking in Massachusetts?
If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk, you might be wondering if you can still get compensation for your injuries. Many people assume that “jaywalking” automatically means you’re at fault. In Massachusetts, that’s not necessarily true. Our state law understands that accidents are rarely black and white.…
Read MoreHow to Get a Police Report After an Accident in Massachusetts
If you’ve been in a car accident in Massachusetts, one of the first questions you might have, after making sure everyone’s safe, is: “How do I get a copy of the police report?” It might not seem urgent in the first few days after a crash, but that report can make a big difference in…
Read MoreTop 5 Dangerous Intersections in Brockton for Car Accidents
Car accidents are, unfortunately, quite common in every city, but some locations in Massachusetts carry a much higher risk than others. Here in Brockton, some intersections continually rank among the most hazardous in the state. It’s important to understand where these problem areas are and why they pose a threat. That way, you can help…
Read MoreHow Preexisting Conditions Affect Injury Claims Under Massachusetts Law
An accident can jolt a body already carrying old damage. A college‑soccer knee may still ache; scar tissue from a back surgery may linger. Massachusetts will not force defendants to pay for the original injury, but it will require compensation for any fresh harm that a crash or fall causes. Damages are measured by the…
Read MoreHow to Properly Document Your Injuries After Your Accident
Accidents rarely unfold in gentle slow‑motion. One minute you’re stopped at a red light in Quincy Center, the next moment your airbag erupts and the world dissolves into ringing ears and shattered glass. In that disorienting fog most people think only of pain, fear, and how to get home. Yet the hours and days that…
Read MoreWhy Brain Injury Cases Require Specialized Medical Testimony
A torn ligament shows up on an MRI. A broken arm is obvious on an X‑ray. A traumatic brain injury–perhaps from a car accident or a slip and fall accident–is not so obvious. It can leave you dizzy, irritable, unable to remember a grocery list, even if every scan looks normal. Jurors trust what they…
Read MoreWhy Jury Selection Matters in Injury Trials
Jury selection often decides a Massachusetts personal injury case. Twelve strangers listen to the evidence and can decide whether to award full compensation, nothing, or something in-between. Knowing how voir dire works, what seasoned lawyers listen for, and how local attitudes seep into the box is essential to any quest for justice. What is voir…
Read MoreHandling 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.…
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