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Workers’ Comp Isn’t Your Only Option After a Boston Work Injury — What Massachusetts Law Also Allows

A work injury claim in Boston, Massachusetts, may involve more than just workers’ compensation. Most injured workers assume the workers’ comp system is the only...

Can You Sue for a Fall on Snow or Ice in Boston?

Yes, you may be able to sue if a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to address snow or ice on their property in...

What Is Premises Liability in Boston? A Plain-Language Guide to Massachusetts Property Injury Law

Premises liability in Boston, Massachusetts, is the area of law that holds property owners accountable when unsafe conditions on their property injure someone. It covers...

How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Massachusetts?

The statute of limitations for a traumatic brain injury in Massachusetts is three years in most cases. That deadline runs from the date of the injury, not...

Brain Injury After a Boston Car Accident: Why the First 72 Hours Are Critical to Your Massachusetts Claim

A traumatic brain injury claim after a Boston car accident depends heavily on what happens in the first 72 hours, because early medical records establish the connection...

What is Dram shop liability?

Dram shop liability is indicative of the laws that are in place to protect the public from the irresponsible behavior of bar owners (and the...

How Pedestrians Access No-Fault Benefits Without a Policy: Understanding Pedestrian PIP Claims in Massachusetts

Getting hit by a car while walking is disorienting enough. The confusion deepens when medical bills arrive and you have no auto insurance of your...

Fatal Construction Accidents in the Seaport: Bypassing Workers’ Comp

After a fatal construction accident, families are often told that workers’ compensation is the only option. But that’s not always the case. In many cases,...

Punitive Damages in Massachusetts: When Negligence Becomes “Gross”

Massachusetts handles punitive damages differently than many states. In the majority of personal injury cases, punitive damages are not available at all. Massachusetts wrongful death...

Holding the Company Responsible When a Rideshare Driver Assaults a Passenger

When a rideshare driver assaults a passenger, the legal path forward looks very different from a standard accident claim. Insurance policies designed for car crashes...

Navigating the Maze of Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a Rideshare Accident

Many rideshare passengers assume that the driver’s insurance or Uber’s corporate policy will handle everything after a crash.  However, the reality in Massachusetts is more...

When Uber’s Million Dollar Insurance Policy Does Not Apply to You: Massachusetts Rideshare Insurance Laws Explained

Many people assume that Uber carries a $1 million insurance policy that covers every crash involving one of its drivers. However, that assumption is only...