Massachusetts General Law, Section 34M provides personal injury protection to those injured in a car accident, regardless of fault. The law was designed to provide monies up to $8,000 for reasonable expenses within two years of the accident, including necessary medical, surgical, x-ray, and dental services. The law was created…
Under Massachusetts General Laws, an injured worker with serious, catastrophic injuries can qualify for permanent and total incapacity benefits. If an injured worker is still unable to work in any capacity after reaching maximum medical improvement, where he or she is unable to physically improve or recover even with additional…
Personal injury suits in Massachusetts that involve cancer are typically medical malpractice actions that involve a misdiagnosis or negligent care. One specific type of cancer, mesothelioma, has a unique status due to the history of employees suffering negligent and reckless asbestos exposure at the hands of their employer or a…
In a Massachusetts unpublished appellate case, Silva v. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, the Appeals Court considered the question of what is necessary for a safe working environment. A merchandiser of a vending company injured herself while working with product displays. Part of her duties required her to…
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation is designed to provide benefits for employees who are injured during the course of their employment. No act of negligence, or wrong-doing, needs to be shown. However, an insurance company or employer can contest how much of the medical care and expenses are actually attributable to the…
The construction of a will or trust in Massachusetts can determine whether or not the estate of a deceased person is distributed according to his or her wishes. The placement of punctuation or the absence of two words can completely change the meaning of a document and how assets are…
When a Massachusetts worker faces the pain and inconvenience of an injury, the frustration over the inability to work can sometimes be overwhelming. Aside from facing lost wages during the recovery period, the employee may face the daunting reality of learning a new job skill if the injury was severe…
Injuries in Massachusetts can take many different forms. Car accidents, construction accidents, and slip and falls on slick sidewalks all come to mind as the types of personal injuries one reads about in the news. They are also the type of injuries that are eligible for legal action if a…
Massachusetts workers’ compensation laws were enacted to provide a quicker route for injured workers to receive benefits, while shielding employers from time-consuming litigation. An injured worker does not have to prove negligence, just that he or she suffered an injury during the course of employment. Claims however, are not always…
During the winter months, Massachusetts residents brace for the snow and ice that cause slick and slippery roads, sidewalks, and driveways. Some public establishments take the time and care necessary to ensure safe passage, while others neglect their property. Injuries that occur due to poor property maintenance are known as…