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Damages for slip and fall at garden center? At the local big box store last weekend and was looking for some flowers. There was a small puddle on the floor caused by a recent watering of the fl... |
1 | 3 years 2 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Negligence liability of nonprofit for injury in MA My daughter was at a camp run by a non-profit organization during April vacation. She was injured (fairly severely) when one of the counselors accide... |
1 | 3 years 3 weeks ago by Derfie |
3 years 3 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Loss of enjoyment of life damages in MA injury case? Can someone who is injured in a negligence case get damages for loss of enjoyment of his life. Sort of like if he is no longer able to do things that... |
1 | 3 years 4 weeks ago by NildaH |
3 years 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal injury suit for attack in MA? Me and my friend were attacked by some people he knew when we were walking together last month. One of the people (I know their names) grabbed my arms... |
1 | 3 years 5 weeks ago by Hortley |
3 years 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Loan while waiting for personal injury money? I have a pending personal injury case related to a car accident and I'm waiting for the thing to settle. My lawyer guesses a couple more months. But ... |
1 | 3 years 6 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal Injury claim against Toyota in MA? I was just curious if you've heard of anyone in Massachusetts filing a personal injury law suit against Toyota because of the sticky accelerator thing... |
1 | 3 years 7 weeks ago by BarryF |
3 years 7 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Lost wages i was involved in a car accident back a few months back. The insurance company sent me a check through my attorney to cover my lost wages. However it ... |
1 | 3 years 9 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Waiting to get medical help If someone is in a car accident but doesn't get medical help immediately does that hurt his case if he decides to sue the other driver later on? In m... |
1 | 3 years 10 weeks ago by Jinglebunny |
3 years 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Must injury lawyers have malpractice insurance in MA? I know that's something you're supposed to ask a lawyer before you hire one (at least according to one of your other posts). But I thought attorneys ... |
1 | 3 years 11 weeks ago by CharlesT |
3 years 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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amount of settlement in injury cases I haven't found any websites that can explain to me what a fair settlement is for my personal injury case, and neither can my attorney. So how the he... |
1 | 3 years 12 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Do I get to decide to settle injury case or my lawyer? I'm asking for a niece of mine who's involved in a personal injury case after a car accident. Her lawyer is pushing her to settle even though she doe... |
1 | 3 years 14 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 14 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Call/Volunteer Firefighter If call/volunteer firefighters are not covered by workers' comp, how are they paid if injured at a fire scene. |
1 | 3 years 15 weeks ago by irishdawg52 |
3 years 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Injury from defective property in MA Three weeks ago I was visiting my friend at her apartment building I tripped over carpet on a stair in the stairwell and suffered some bad injury. Ho... |
1 | 3 years 15 weeks ago by whipit |
3 years 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Paying medical bills while waiting for injury settlement I'm going to hire a personal injury attorney but I'm worried about how I'm going to pay my medical bills while I wait for the case to settle (if it do... |
1 | 3 years 16 weeks ago by TRex |
3 years 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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My personal injury lawyer took too much money My lawyer did help me in collecting a small claim in a personal injury case. The settlement was for $6,000 and the attorney took 33% but then he also... |
1 | 3 years 17 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I sue employee of state of Massachusetts? I was punched in the face by a state employee and lost a tooth (several thousand dollars in dentist bills). Can I sue the employee AND the state of M... |
1 | 3 years 18 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 18 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What does "duty" mean in personal injury claim? I'm trying to do some research for my brother who was injured recently in a sledding accident. I'm not sure how important it is but I'm not really ge... |
1 | 3 years 19 weeks ago by Tim85 |
3 years 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Punitive damages for assault and battery under MA law? One of my close friends was beaten severely several weeks ago. He feels he was beaten because he is Caucasian and his assailants (2) were African Ame... |
1 | 3 years 23 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Slip and fall in Massachusetts with no damages? I think I might have a slip and fall case. Recently I fell after slipping in a puddle caused by some kind of food spill at the supermarket. Maybe it w... |
1 | 3 years 25 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 25 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal injury pain and suffering damages in MA I was hurt bad in a car accident but I was not driving the car. I was in the pasenger seat and we were driving at night and got hit by another guy. Ca... |
1 | 3 years 27 weeks ago by Summer |
3 years 27 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Massachusetts personal injury lawyers I live in Massachusetts and recently was injured in a way that I think was negligent. My wife and I think I should sue. But there are so many personal... |
1 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Walker61 |
3 years 28 weeks ago by admin |
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Big law firm of small firm for personal injury claim in MA? What, in your opinion, is the best way to go if I decide to file my personal injury claim? I like the idea of going to a huge firm in Boston with a ... |
1 | 3 years 29 weeks ago by BBSting |
3 years 29 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I sue for personal injury in small claims court in MA? I was injured and had to pay $175 in medical bills when a neighbor of mine slammed into my bike as I was riding on the street. He was riding his bike... |
1 | 3 years 30 weeks ago by Gretch91 |
3 years 30 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Is employer responsible for negligence of driver in accident? I was rear-ended by a delivery truck belonging to a pretty large company and my neck was injured in the accident. Can the employer also be responsibl... |
1 | 3 years 31 weeks ago by Soreneck |
3 years 31 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Lawyer referral service for personal injury case My cousin is thinking about filing a lawsuit and I'm helping her find a lawyer. What do you think of those lawyer referral services on the Internet? I... |
1 | 3 years 32 weeks ago by QuentinR |
3 years 32 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I sue city or town for damages to my car and neck? Driving through my town last week (city in MA) my front right wheel literally FELL into the biggest freakin pothole I have ever seen. Not only has my ... |
1 | 3 years 33 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can homeowner be sued if someone slips on ice on his driveway? My neighbor, who is sometimes right about these things, claims a homeowner cannot be sued because of ice on his driveway (sued by a delivery person or... |
1 | 3 years 34 weeks ago by TRK56 |
3 years 34 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Attractive nuisance and injury to minors in MA I have an abandoned, wooden rock-climbing wall way in the back of my property that is falling apart. This thing was put up by the previous owner of t... |
1 | 3 years 36 weeks ago by TMilk |
3 years 36 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Dog bite law and damages in Massachusetts I was attacked by my neighbors dog and this dog has attacked other people before. But my damages where only like a hundred dollars (the rest paid by ... |
1 | 3 years 36 weeks ago by RockDog |
3 years 36 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Reasonable person standard in MA negligence claims I'm doing some research for a school project (high school, not law school) about the law and negligence claims and I'm not really getting the "reasona... |
1 | 3 years 37 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 37 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Injury when two boats collide My sister had a pretty bad injury to head and neck after the boat she was riding in a as a guest collided with another boat driven by a stranger. Wit... |
1 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by Saywhat |
3 years 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Did I blow my personal injury claim? I had a car accident that was pretty serious but I felt like I was OK after it happened. So I even told the other driver and a cop that I was OK. Th... |
1 | 3 years 41 weeks ago by Twill89 |
3 years 41 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Why not take settlement offer from insurance company? I have another question. I'm not injured but I always wondered why people would hire a personal injury attorney if they had a good claim. Maybe I'm ... |
1 | 3 years 42 weeks ago by Keepsmilin |
3 years 42 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Should I settle my personal injury case or go to trial? My attorney brought me an offer to settle my personal injury case. My question is how do I know if I should take it. My attorney says I should, but ... |
1 | 3 years 43 weeks ago by Mikey89 |
3 years 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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personal injury settlement i was in a car accident 3 yrs ago that required me to have neck surgery and 6 screws in my neck. my attorney filed a personal injury suit for 250,000 ... |
1 | 3 years 44 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 44 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What happens if I sue someone for my personal injury? Sounds like a stupid questions, but I have no idea. If I decide to hire an attorney and file a personal injury claim, what will happen? What is the ... |
1 | 3 years 44 weeks ago by Michael9 |
3 years 44 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal injury claim after plaintiff dies My uncle had filed a personal injury law suit and then passed away. Does that mean the law suit is over or can the family keep going until the end? |
1 | 3 years 46 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 46 weeks ago by The Editor |
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release and indemnity Must n indemnity agreement language be in a personal injury release? THe insurer says that they will not accept a bodily injury settlement release wit... |
0 | 3 years 47 weeks ago by tembo |
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Do I have a personal injury claim against store owner? I was shopping in a department store a few months ago (I won't mention the name of the store) and I walked into a part of a rack, like a long metal ar... |
1 | 3 years 47 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 47 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Toxic mold and personal injury to family We moved into this house four year ago (new construction) and me and my kids started having health problems almost right away with sneezing and coughi... |
1 | 3 years 47 weeks ago by Sowhat |
3 years 47 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Interest on a MA personal injury award Thanks for the info about how long it takes to settle a case. I saw your answer about interest with a medical malpractice case and wondering if I can ... |
1 | 3 years 48 weeks ago by stooger1980 |
3 years 48 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Will my personal injury case settle out of court or go to trial? My lawyer keeps telling me that my personal injury case (motorcyle injury) will settle out of court. But it has already been three months and nothing ... |
2 | 3 years 49 weeks ago by stooger1980 |
3 years 48 weeks ago by csbesquire |
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Contributory negligence or comparative negligence apply in MA? OK, so I injured myself using a trampoline I set up in my yard. Is it true that if I was even a little bit negligent in my accident (I may have misus... |
1 | 3 years 49 weeks ago by Wayneman |
3 years 49 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Collateral Source rule applies to personal injury cases in MA? I was doing a little research on the internet (because I am currently suing my former employer) and could not figure out if the collateral source rule... |
1 | 3 years 50 weeks ago by cricket21 |
3 years 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Indemnity agreement I'm not sure if this is a personal injury question, but I was wondering about an indemnity agreement. I offered to let a neighbor clear out some tree... |
1 | 3 years 50 weeks ago by DouglasB |
3 years 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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contingency fee calculation in personal injury case I have personal injuries from automobile accident. The maximum amount is set as $100,000. Is there a standard calculation for contingency fees by law?... |
2 | 4 years 24 weeks ago by dave14 |
4 years 4 days ago by matthewb22 |
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Products liability claim in MA for defective product? Our son broke his arm while riding in a go-cart we bought for him for his birthday. What kind of claim could we have to cover his medical expenses (in... |
2 | 4 years 5 days ago by FGP325 |
4 years 5 days ago by matthewb22 |
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Strict Liability meaning in MA In one of your recent answers (about a dog bite) you used the term 'strict liability.' What exactly does that mean? Are dog owners always liable for... |
2 | 4 years 1 week ago by Anonymous |
4 years 1 week ago by matthewb22 |
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Subrogation In MA, can a private health insurance carrier, not ERISA, subrogate to recover medical expenses paid to their insured who was injured in an accident b... |
0 | 4 years 3 weeks ago by McNamee |
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Lawyer ads I am not sick, but I was wondering about those ads I'm always seeing on TV for lawyers who are looking for a certain type of case, like people who bel... |
1 | 4 years 4 weeks ago by Shine6 |
4 years 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I sue for being attacked? I was beat up pretty badly outside a Boston club by a guy I know from my past. What does Massachusetts law say about that? I mean, is that a 'person... |
1 | 4 years 10 weeks ago by Josua |
4 years 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Who Pays for Other Expenses Related to My Claim? I've seen all kinds of ads for personal injury lawyers in Massachusetts, and they say "you pay no fees unless you win." But what about other expenses... |
1 | 4 years 13 weeks ago by Jimbo |
4 years 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal Injury Claims and Bankruptcy I am involved in an ongoing personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts. I am also thinking about filing for bankruptcy. Can any damages I am awarded i... |
1 | 4 years 16 weeks ago by Jimmyc |
4 years 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can Inaction be Negligent in Massachusetts? Am I correct in assuming that Massachusetts law allows plaintiffs to sue for damages caused by negligent inaction as well as negligent acts? |
1 | 4 years 19 weeks ago by Simon |
4 years 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Travel Sellers Accountability - Case Hofer et al v Old Navy et al Going On Now in Worcester This Judge on this case (I am not involved in this case, just happened to see it, have no ties to these people, never heard of them prior) I do believ... |
0 | 4 years 21 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Structured Settlement I think I understand what a structured settlement is (many payments over time rather than one big one) but are they a good idea? |
1 | 4 years 21 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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After an Accident I was injured in a car accident (pretty seriously) on a residential street in Massachusetts. I read your article on selecting a lawyer, but I am feel... |
1 | 4 years 22 weeks ago by Bigsis |
4 years 22 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Who can Sue for Wrongful Death? I heard people can sue doctors for wrongful death if a relative dies during surgery. My coussin died during surgery at a Massachusetts hospital, so c... |
1 | 4 years 24 weeks ago by Diggy |
4 years 24 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Assumption of Risk Hi. My mom died shortly after a surgery and we are thinking about suing the doctor. My brother (not a lawyer) says that, under Massachusetts law, we... |
1 | 4 years 29 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 29 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Statute of Limitations What does MA law say about how long I have to file a claim for an injury I suffered? |
1 | 4 years 29 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 29 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Contingency fees I have been talking to an attorney about an injury I sustained. I'm not sure what exactly a contingency fee is or how I pay it. But also, I wonderin... |
2 | 4 years 31 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 30 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Do I have a personal injury claim? I sufferned an injury in a car accident. In general, under Massachusetts law, how do I know if I can sue for damages? |
1 | 4 years 33 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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