In the slip and fall case of Papadopoulos v. Target Corporation, 457 Mass. 368 (2010), the highest court in Massachusetts drastically changed the law with regard to liability resulting from the hazards created by snow and ice. Prior to the change the law stated that if someone slipped and fell on a natural accumulation of […]
Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog
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Revised Law Provides Greater Protection for Your Home
By Robert Allison on March 30, 2012A declaration of homestead protects a person’s principal residence from creditors. Changes to the Massachusetts homestead law (G.L. c. 188, .s 1-10) effective in March 2011 make it easier than ever to declare a homestead and secure this valuable protection in these unpredictable economic times. First, the revised homestead law now gives automatic protection of […]
Car Accident Lawsuits, Arbitration & Mediation
By Robert Allison on September 11, 2010A lawsuit is sometimes necessary in order to obtain fair and just compensation from insurance companies for your car accident claim. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies will not make a reasonable offer until you file a lawsuit and show a willingness to go to Trial. Motor vehicle accident lawsuits, for the most part, are the same […]
Ten Reasons You Should Hire a Massachusetts Car Accident Attorney
By Robert Allison on September 11, 2010An experienced Massachusetts car accident attorney will help you with many of the concerns you may have following a car accident such as the payment of medical bills and lost wages and talking to insurance companies, and handling any car accident claims you may have. No fee unless successful: A Massachusetts car accident attorney receives […]
Personal Injury Case Evaluation & Settlement
By Robert Allison on September 11, 2010In most cases, once you have reached an end medical result (which means that you have fully recovered, or your doctor determines that your condition will not improve with further treatment and you are permanently disabled), your claim is evaluated, a demand package is prepared, and your personal injury attorney negotiates with the defendant’s insurance […]