Product recalls are an unfortunate but necessary reality in the modern marketplace. When a manufacturer determines that a product is defective or poses a safety risk to consumers, they may voluntarily initiate a recall, or a government agency like the Consumer Product Safety Commission can mandate one. For consumers that have been harmed by a...
Accidents can be both unexpected and unnerving, especially when they occur in public places like a restaurant. One minute you’re enjoying a delightful meal, the next you find yourself on a wet bathroom floor. It’s essential to know the steps to take immediately following such an incident to ensure your wellbeing and protect your rights....
Negotiating a personal injury settlement can be a challenging and stressful process. Insurance companies and other parties involved may try to minimize the compensation that you are entitled to receive. However, with the right strategies and preparation, you can increase your chances of securing a fair settlement. Read on so we discuss some of the...
Personal InjuryPersonal Injury Claims: What You Should Know About Statutes of Limitations
May 9, 20230
For a personal injury claim to be valid and legal, it has to be made within the statute of limitations according to whichever state you live in. The length of time between the different authorities varies, but what remains the same is that you have to act within the stipulated period or else risk forfeiting...
Being involved in a car accident is scarring, both mentally and physically. On top of the damage done to yourself and your property, you may then have to deal with getting back to work to put food on the table, all while trying to deal with the injuries caused by the accident. Below we look...
Auto AccidentPersonal InjuryCrashes in Boston Involving Municipal Vehicles Center on Tort Claims Act
September 27, 20170
Individuals hurt in a Boston car accident may find that the at-fault party is a government employee or operating a vehicle owned by the municipal government. When the driver of a government-owned vehicle causes a collision, the legal doctrine called sovereign immunity takes effect. Throughout the Commonwealth, the Tort Claims Act is the law that will apply...
Auto AccidentPersonal InjuryBoston Slow Streets Program and Vision Zero Intends to Reduce Incidence of Vehicle Collisions and Fatalities
September 13, 20170
Recently, a Boston Globe article made clear that the city’s “Slow Streets” program will affect select neighborhoods with the effort of eliminating serious Boston car accidents. The neighborhoods selected to participate in the program are Grove Hall/Quincy Corridor, Chinatown, Mount Hope/Canterbury, Highland Park, and the West of Washington Coalition. As a community-based initiative, Slow Streets is...
Auto AccidentPersonal InjuryVictims of Boston Hit and Run Accidents Have Legal Rights
August 30, 20170
Throughout Boston, hit and run accidents take many different forms. Often, drivers of motor vehicles hit a pedestrian and continue to drive, hoping to attempt to avoid liability. In other cases, one vehicle strikes another and flees the scene without stopping to provide help or exchange information. In most circumstances, hit and run collisions leave...
Auto AccidentPersonal InjuryTwo Crucial Legal Elements in Boston Car Accident Claims
August 16, 20170
After suffering injuries in a car accident in Boston or the surrounding areas, individuals have three years to file a case in court, according to Massachusetts law. This important law, called the “statute of limitations,” is strictly interpreted by courts, and if a case is not filed within this period of time, the plaintiff may...
Determining liability, or legal fault, for an accident is central to a personal injury claim for damages. Accident victims can hold careless drivers accountable for their actions, but as plaintiffs in a personal injury claim, they carry the legal burden of proving fault. Many Boston car accident cases are based on a negligence theory of...