Personal Injury

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…

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…

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…

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…

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is understood that all people have a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. In some cases, however, the failure to demonstrate requisite levels of care may rise to the standard of gross negligence. As members of our local and global communities, we all bear…

In many personal injury cases, the physical injuries incurred by a victim represent only a small portion of the overall damages associated with a case. In addition to the physical effects of personal injuries, many plaintiffs in these cases also face financial, psychological, and emotional challenges as the result of their injuries. Failing to adequately…

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the annual number of motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks is on the rise. These accidents aren’t just common – they are uniquely dangerous and pose dire consequences to all parties involved. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that large trucks account for 6% of all…

When you’re injured in an accident in Massachusetts that wasn’t your fault, you might be considering filing a personal injury claim for your damages and losses. However, when it comes to personal injury law, there are a lot of misconceptions that can make the process seem more confusing than it actually is. These myths can…

Were you recently in a motorcycle accident? About 82,686 motorcyclists sustain accident injuries every year. If you were hurt due to someone else’s negligence, file a motorcycle accident lawsuit right away. Otherwise, you’ll be responsible for covering your medical bills, lost wages, and damages to your bike out of pocket. With help from a motorcycle…