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Auto AccidentMassachusetts Court on when a Rental Car Driver’s Insurer Must Reimburse Rental Company for PIP Benefits Paid to Injured Passengers

March 6, 20190

Insurance policies provide us with protection in the event of a Massachusetts personal injury accident, but they can be incredibly confusing. Conflicts often arise after an accident when it comes to determining which policies will apply, whether the injured party is entitled to the full policy limits and whether another insurer can assert a subrogation...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Court Holds Administrative Law Judge Did not Err in Adopting Independent Medical Examiner Opinion or Disregarding Vocational Expert Opinion

February 27, 20190

Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation system is meant to provide injured workers with benefits to replace the wages that they will miss while recovering from or dealing with a work-related injury. One of the core issues in the claim is the amount of benefits that the injured worker is entitled to receive. To that end, the parties...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Prejudgment Interest on Multi-Million Dollar Judgment

February 20, 20190

Lawsuits relating to car accidents can take a long time to resolve, but the medical expenses, lost earnings, and other financial costs that are associated with the accident continue to pile up. Massachusetts law permits some parties to receive interest from the date that the lawsuit is initiated to the date that a judgment is...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Appeals Court Reverses Decision Denying Psychiatric Injury Benefits after Finding that Lower Court Failed to Review Relevant Medical Records

February 14, 20190

Mental health workers face some of the most serious work-related injuries, especially if they work with patients who have conditions that cause them to be violent or to act out. The stress of working in this type of environment or from being involved in a patient-related altercation can have serious consequences for the worker. And...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Governor Files Proposed Legislation to Crack Down on Distracted Driving and Improve Road Safety

February 6, 20190

Recently, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito introduced a new piece of legislation that would affect when drivers can use their cell phones behind the wheel. The measure is called “An Act Relative to Improving Safety on the Roads of the Commonwealth” and it was inspired by the roughly 15,000 people who suffered serious injuries in...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Permanent and Total Incapacity Benefits for Injured School Teacher over Employer’s Chal

January 30, 20190

There are many different phases to the workers’ compensation claim process, from filing your claim to receiving reimbursement for your necessary medical treatments. After you have been awarded benefits, your employer and/or its insurance company may seek a modification of those benefits or outright discontinuation. Seeking counsel from a dedicated Boston workers’ compensation lawyer at...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Multiple Damages to Plaintiff in Unfair Settlement Practices Claim against Insurer

January 24, 20190

Car accidents can be incredibly stressful for the victim when it comes to dealing with insurance companies and knowing whether you are being treated fairly. Our experienced team of Boston car accident lawyers is well versed in the rules that apply to insurance companies when it comes to settling accident claims and tendering policy limits....

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Court Reverses Denial of Benefits in Back Injury Case for Failure to Properly Assess Employee’s Credibility

January 16, 20190

Workers’ compensation claims have many different phases and components that must be addressed before an award of benefits or medical expenses reimbursements can be made. During this process, the parties are allowed to offer different kinds of evidence to shed light on the nature and scope of the worker’s alleged injuries. There are specific rules regarding...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Issues Opinion Regarding Meaning of “Related by Blood” in Auto Insurance Policy

January 8, 20190

Auto insurance policies take many different shapes and forms. It can be difficult to understand the extent and limits of your coverage, especially if your policy is written in legalese. Although it is best to have a clear understanding of your coverage before an accident occurs, sometimes questions come up following an unfortunate crash. As...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Court Upholds Award of Benefits to Injured Machine Operator over Insurer’s Normal Wear and Tear Challenge

December 28, 20180

Workers’ compensation accidents take many different shapes and forms. Some of the most obvious injuries are sudden and traumatic like a broken leg and strained muscles. Other injuries result from wear and tear over a long period of time. One of the most common issues in any workers’ compensation claim is linking your injury to...

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