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2024-10-01: Boating vs. Car Accidents: How the Personal Injury Claim Process is Similar
2024-09-26: Personal Injury Settlements vs. Court Trials: What Cape Cod Residents Need to Know
2024-09-26: The Role of Social Media in Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases: What You Should Know
2024-09-26: Top 10 Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims in Massachusetts
2024-09-03: When do you need a personal injury lawyer?
2024-09-03: Can I file a personal injury claim for a workplace accident?
2024-08-30: Dealing with Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists: Legal Options and Advice
2024-08-30: The Rise of Distracted Driving Accidents: Legal Implications and How to Protect Your Rights
2024-07-26: Top Questions to Ask During Your Free Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
2024-07-24: Understanding Personal Injury Law in Plymouth: What You Need to Know
2024-07-21: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Car Accident Claim
2024-07-20: Settling vs. Going to Trial: Personal Injury Cases
2024-06-29: Understanding Compensation in Personal Injury Cases: Legal Insights
2024-06-28: The Benefits of a Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
2024-06-27: A Guide to Navigating Legal and Medical Challenges After a Car Accident
2024-06-25: Common Types of Personal Injury Cases and How They’re Handled
2024-05-30: Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury
2024-05-30: Navigating Boating Accidents: Your Guide to Legal Recourse in Cape Cod
2024-05-29: The Importance of Seeking Immediate Medical Attention After a Personal Injury
2024-05-25: Navigating the Complexities of Criminal Defense: Why Every Charge Deserves Expert Representation
2024-04-30: Understanding Personal Injury vs. Product Liability
2024-04-17: Navigating the Appeals Process for Denied Personal Injury Claims in Massachusetts
2024-04-10: 5 Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims
2024-04-01: The Role of Police Reports in Massachusetts Personal Injury Investigations
2024-03-21: The Role of Rehabilitation in Personal Injury Recovery
2024-03-15: The Role of Social Media in Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases: What You Should Know
2024-03-02: How to Document Evidence for Your Personal Injury Claim in Massachusetts
2024-02-20: Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer
2024-02-15: The Relationship Between Mental Health and Personal Injury
2024-02-04: Seeking Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases
2024-02-01: Comparative Negligence in Massachusetts Personal Injury Claims
2024-01-30: The Legal Process Behind Wrongful Death Lawsuits
2024-01-30: Dog Bite Prevention: Legal Responsibilities for Pet Owners
2024-01-20: Debunking Common Myths about Personal Injury Law
2024-01-06: The Role of Social Media in Personal Injury Cases
2023-12-30: How Personal Injury Law Applies to Car Accidents
2023-12-29: Road to Recovery: Physical, Emotional, and Financial Healing After an Injury
2023-12-12: Understanding the Role of Personal Injury Lawyers
2023-12-09: Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Plymouth: Tips and Considerations
2023-11-30: Digital Evidence in Personal Injury Cases
2023-11-29: Statute of Limitations: The Clock is Ticking on Your Personal Injury Claim
2023-11-23: Who to Sue as an Injured Passenger
2023-11-15: Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claims
2023-10-31: Psychological Impact of Personal Injury Lawsuits
2023-10-21: The Role of Evidence in Your Personal Injury Case
2023-10-03: Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Personal Injury Case
2023-08-22: When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
2023-07-25: The Statues of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases: A Guide
2023-07-20: Settling vs. Going to Trial: Weighing Your Options in Personal Injury Cases
2023-07-15: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims
2023-07-10: The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Litigation
2023-07-08: Essential Documents to Present to a Personal Injury Lawyer Following an Injury
2023-07-05: Negotiating a Fair Settlement: Tips from Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
2023-05-31: Exploring the Different Types of Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
2023-05-31: Understanding Food Recalls and Product Liability Lawsuits
2023-05-21: Negotiating Your Boston Car Accident Settlement from Marion Car Accident Attorneys
2023-05-12: Injured On an E-Scooter? Here’s What You Need To Do
2023-05-02: What To Do If You’re Injured in a Grocery Store
2023-04-28: The Importance of Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
2023-04-25: 3 Things to Know About Car Accident Settlement Agreements
2023-04-15: Who Pays Your Medical Bills After an Accident?
2023-04-15: What is a Design Defect Products Liability Claim?
2023-04-05: Types of Defective Product Liability Claims
2023-04-02: Police Reports as Evidence After A Car Accident
2023-03-29: What to Expect During a Defective Product Lawsuit: Tips for Preparation
2023-03-16: How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in MA
2023-03-16: Should I Get a Lawyer For a Motorcycle Accident?
2023-03-16: Minor Car Accident Cape Cod Lawsuits
2023-03-16: Can You Sue a Company for a Defective Product?
2023-03-16: How To Prove Negligence in Personal Injury
2023-03-16: What to Do If You Get Into a Motorcycle Accident
2023-03-16: Legal Terms Everyone Should Know
2023-03-16: Why You May Need a Defective Product Attorney
2023-03-16: Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims: What are my Options?
2023-03-16: Common Personal Injury Conditions To Be Aware Of
2023-03-16: What To Do If You Experience Harm or Injury From A Defective Product
2023-03-16: Product Liability and Claims for Mesothelioma
2023-03-16: Avoiding Accidents During Bad Weather
2023-03-16: Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer Near Me
2023-03-16: How to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Cape Cod
2023-03-16: Personal Injury Lawyer Cape Cod Terms Translated
2023-03-16: How To Pick Your Cape Cod Criminal Defense Lawyer
2023-03-16: Back-To-School Safety Tips For New Drivers
2023-03-16: How Long Does Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take?
2023-03-16: Understanding Misdemeanor Vs. Felony Charges
2023-03-16: Had An Accident? Now What?
2023-03-16: What You Should Know Before Contacting A Products Liability Law Firm
2023-03-16: Can You Sue a Tobacco Company? What To Know From a Personal Injury Lawyer Cape Cod
2023-03-16: The Dangers of Defective Equipment
2023-03-16: Common Vehicle Accidents and Their Causes
2023-03-16: When Can You Claim Wrongful Death In Court?
2023-03-16: The Facts About Personal Injury
2023-03-16: What to Do if You Hit a Pedestrian From a Marion Car Accident Lawyer
2023-03-16: Rideshare Car Accident Attorney in MA
2023-03-16: Teaching Teens Not To Drive Distracted
2023-03-16: What is Medical Malpractice?
2023-03-16: Am I Entitled to Worker’s Compensation Plymouth MA?
2023-03-16: Understanding Criminal Charges: Choose Your Protection Plan
2023-03-16: When to See a Defective Equipment Lawyer
2023-03-16: What To Do After A Car Accident
2023-03-16: 3 Reasons You Should Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Cape Cod
2023-03-01: Navigating the Legal Process After a Motor Vehicle Accident: Working with a Skilled Attorney
2022-04-29: Massachusetts Court Discusses Conflicts of Law Analyses
2022-04-22: Massachusetts Court Discusses Vicarious Liability
2022-04-06: Court Discusses Independent Medical Examinations in Massachusetts Cases
2022-04-05: Massachusetts Court Explains Liability for Construction Accidents
2022-03-29: Court Explains the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor in Massachusetts
2022-03-14: Massachusetts Court Explains the Factors Weighed in Conducting a Choice of Law Analysis
2022-03-13: Massachusetts Court Discusses Personal Injury Claims Against the Federal Government
2022-03-04: Massachusetts Court Discusses Expert Testimony in Product Liability Cases
2022-02-28: Massachusetts Court Discusses Bodily Harm in the Context of Insurance Coverage
2022-02-21: Massachusetts Court Discusses Establishing a Distributor’s Liability for a Defective Product
2022-02-14: Massachusetts Court Discusses Evidence of Other Claims in Personal Injury Cases
2022-02-07: Court Explains Establishing Gross Negligence Under Massachusetts Law
2021-12-28: Massachusetts Court Discusses Personal Injury Claims Arising Out of Harm on Planes
2021-12-21: Massachusetts Court Discusses Grounds for Changing the Forum of a Case
2021-12-14: Massachusetts Court Discusses Negligent Entrustment Claims
2021-12-07: Massachusetts Court Discusses Choice of Law Considerations in Federal Cases
2021-11-27: Massachusetts Court Discusses Liability of Public Corporations
2021-11-23: Massachusetts Court Explains Jurisdiction Over an Out-of-State Vehicle Owner
2021-11-20: Massachusetts Court Explains Employer Liability for Intentional Torts
2021-11-03: Massachusetts Court Discusses Evidence in Personal Injury Matters
2021-10-29: Massachusetts Court Discusses Liability for Harm Suffered on Another Party’s Property
2021-10-22: Massachusetts Court Explains How to Establish Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
2021-10-12: Massachusetts Court Explains the Scope of Discovery in Federal Litigation
2021-10-06: Court Discusses Claim Preclusion Under Massachusetts Law
2021-09-24: Massachusetts Court Discusses Premises Liability Claims Against the Federal Government
2021-09-20: Massachusetts Court Discusses Negligent Entrustment Claims Against a Car Owner
2021-09-14: Massachusetts Court Discusses Claims Under the Montreal Convention
2021-09-05: Massachusetts Court Discusses Pleading Requirements in Federal Cases With State Law Claims
2021-08-28: Court Discusses Liability Under Massachusetts’ Dog Bite Law
2021-08-20: Massachusetts Court Discusses Exclusivity Provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act
2021-08-13: Massachusetts Court Discusses Third Party Liability for Work Injuries
2021-08-06: Massachusetts Court Discusses Establishing Constructive Notice in Slip and Fall Cases
2021-06-26: Court Explains Immunity Under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act
2021-06-19: Massachusetts Court Discusses Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants
2021-06-12: Massachusetts Court Discusses Causation in Medical Malpractice Cases
2021-06-05: Massachusetts District Court Discusses Personal Jurisdiction Over Out of State Parties in Car Accident Cases
2021-05-27: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Establishes New Rule for Seeking a Mistrial in a Restaurant Food Contamination Case
2021-05-21: Massachusetts High Court Holds that Zoom Hearing Could Pass Constitutional Muster but Facts of Particular Case Should Have Resulted in Continuance
2021-05-14: Massachusetts Woman’s Claim Against Governmental Entity Fails Due to Lack of Timely Notice
2021-05-08: Summary Judgment Reversed in Case of Massachusetts Teen’s Drowning in Swimming Pool
2021-04-28: Massachusetts Man’s Pharmaceutical Malpractice Case Following Allergic Reaction to Prescription Drug Dismissed on Summary Judgment
2021-04-22: Massachusetts Court Addresses Issue of Whether Lead Inspector Owed Duty of Care to Child Who Lived in Property 20 Years After Inspection
2021-04-14: Massachusetts Ironworker Who Was Physically Capable of Minimum Wage, Unskilled Work Was Not Permanently Disabled for Purposes of Workers’ Compensation
2021-04-09: Defense Verdict in Parking Lot Slip and Fall Case Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2021-03-28: Federal District Court Applies Massachusetts Law to Deny Summary Judgment in Negligent Entrustment Case
2021-03-23: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Jury Verdict in Favor of Injured Restaurant Patron, Despite Argument that Condition Was Open and Obvious
2021-03-16: Defendant Had No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Basement of Multifamily Home in Which He Did Not Live, Says Massachusetts Appeals Court
2021-03-05: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Holds that Traditional “But-For” Causation Is the Appropriate Standard in Most Negligence Cases
2021-02-25: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms $0 Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Alleging a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
2021-02-21: Massachusetts Appellate Court Reverses Verdict in Negligence Case Because Insurance Information Was Introduced at Trial
2021-02-12: Massachusetts “Snowbirds” Denied Liability Coverage for Accident Involving Vehicle Garaged in Florida and Driven by Family Member There
2021-02-07: Massachusetts Appeals Court Considers Case Involving Injury Caused by Dog Fight
2021-01-28: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Limitations on Worker’s Temporary Total Disability Benefits
2021-01-23: Massachusetts Woman’s Wrongful Death Case for Husband and Son’s Death in Canadian Hotel Should Not Have Been Dismissed
2021-01-15: Massachusetts Woman’s Wrongful Death Suit Against City Due to Fire Truck’s Delay in Responding to Stabbing Dismissed on Appeal
2020-12-28: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Case Against Doctor, Nurse, and Student Physician’s Assistant
2020-12-19: Massachusetts Family’s Medical Malpractice Case for Death of Loved One Dismissed on Multiple Grounds
2020-12-12: Massachusetts Court Finds No Constitutional Prohibition Against Defendant’s Home Confinement or GPS Monitoring While Awaiting Outcome of Motion for New Trial
2020-12-05: Massachusetts Appellate Tribunal Affirms Dismissal of Bad Faith Case Against Insurer Following Car Accident
2020-11-25: Contact a Product Liability Attorney in Massachusetts If You Are Hurt by a Defective Product During the Holidays
2020-11-19: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Vacates OUI Conviction After Forced Blood Test
2020-11-10: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Vacates Medical Malpractice Tribunal’s Dismissal of Case
2020-11-06: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of College and Softball Teammate in Player’s Personal Injury Lawsuit
2020-10-29: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Refuses to Order Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company to Pay for Worker’s Medical Marijuana
2020-10-23: Federal Court in Massachusetts Resolves Insurance Coverage Dispute Regarding Electric Boom Lift Injury at Trade Show
2020-10-15: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Defendant Who Experienced Seizure Before Causing Car Crash
2020-10-09: Nursing Home Resident’s Complaint Seeking to Assert Seldom Used Equitable Remedy Reinstated by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2020-09-30: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Rejects Breach of Contract Suit Against Hospital, Holding that Claim Should Have Been Pursued as Medical Malpractice Instead
2020-09-22: Federal District Court Holds that Massachusetts Woman’s Malpractice Case Against the Government Lacked Jurisdiction
2020-09-15: Court Affirms Dismissal of Former College Student’s Massachusetts Negligence Lawsuit Against University Following Alleged Assault
2020-09-10: Federal District Court in Massachusetts Holds that Jurisdiction Outside the United States is More Convenient Forum for Boating Accident Case
2020-08-31: Summary Judgment to Insurance Company on Claim for Indemnification in Massachusetts Case Involving Injuries from Altercation Held Erroneous
2020-08-22: Unlawful Carrying of Firearm Convictions Upheld by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2020-08-15: Massachusetts Appeals Court Reviews Ongoing Dispute in 44-Year Old Workers’ Compensation Case
2020-08-09: Massachusetts Court Called Upon to Determine Which of Two Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers Were Responsible for Construction Workers’ Injuries
2020-07-28: Massachusetts Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuit Due to Lack of Duty on Homeowners
2020-07-22: Massachusetts’ Three-Year Statute of Limitation Applied to Subrogation Claim for Injuries to Construction Worker from Another State
2020-07-14: Massachusetts Appeals Court Sides with Insured in Third Party Claim as to Insurance Coverage in Lead Poisoning Case
2020-07-08: Massachusetts Appeals Court Upholds Summary Judgment to Homeowner in Carpenter’s Negligence Lawsuit
2020-06-26: Federal District Court in Massachusetts Is Called Upon to Determine Proper Forum for Cross-Claims in Products Liability Lawsuit
2020-06-22: Massachusetts Appeals Court Agrees with Lower Tribunal That Moving Company Could Not Be Held Liable for Employee’s After-Hours Sexual Assault on Non-Customer
2020-06-12: Massachusetts Appeals Court Discusses Duties Owed – and Not Owed – Directly to a Parent Whose Child is Being Treated by a Healthcare Professional
2020-06-08: Massachusetts Appellate Court Refuses to Set Aside Arbitration Award in Car Accident Case
2020-05-27: Massachusetts Was More Convenient Forum in Federal Case Involving Grocery Store Slip and Fall
2020-05-20: Trial Court Should Have Suppressed Evidence Obtained During Warrantless Seizure of Massachusetts Man’s Cell Phones
2020-05-14: Massachusetts Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Litigant’s Case for Failure to Prosecute
2020-05-07: Massachusetts Appeals Court Reverses and Remands in Case in Which Defendant Alleged There Was a Settlement but the Plaintiff Disagreed
2020-04-28: Summary Judgment to Plaintiff is Dog Bite Case Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2020-04-21: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Car Accident Case Against City Due to Lack of Presentment of Claim
2020-04-14: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Conviction for Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
2020-04-07: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Rules Against Insurance Company in Unfair Settlement Practices Lawsuit
2020-03-26: Federal Court of Appeals Affirms, with Modifications, Judgment in Favor of Massachusetts Woman in Unfair Settlement Practices Claim Against Night Club’s Insurer
2020-03-19: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Injured Employee’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits
2020-03-13: Per Massachusetts Highest Court, Decedent’s Signature on Covenant Not to Sue Barred Wrongful Death Claim by Statutory Beneficiaries
2020-03-10: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Answers Federal Appeals Court’s Question About State Wrongful Death Statute
2020-02-27: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms $2.5 Million Gross Negligence Verdict in Hiatal Hernia Medical Malpractice Case
2020-02-20: Pro Se Litigant’s Petition for Review Dismissed by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
2020-02-14: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment on Battery Claim in Medical Malpractice Case
2020-02-06: What Massachusetts Residents Need to Know About Automobile Insurance
2020-01-29: Fire Risk From Faulty Products is an Ongoing Concern in Massachusetts and Across the Country
2020-01-22: Foster Family’s Claim Against State Child Services Department Was Not Barred by Massachusetts Governmental Tort Act
2020-01-16: Court Denies Relief to Massachusetts Woman Who Sought Late Appeal of Workers’ Compensation Agreement
2020-01-10: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Search of Vehicle After Exit Order Was Wrongful
2019-12-27: Massachusetts Statute of Repose for Construction Defects Did Not Bar Claim Relating to Natural Gas Fire
2019-12-23: Under Massachusetts Law, an Insurance Company Still Owes Certain Duties to a Third-Party Claimant, Despite Professional Insured’s Refusal to Consent to Settle
2019-12-16: Court Refuses to Reverse Ruling Imposing At-Fault Accident Insurance Surcharge Following Massachusetts Crash
2019-12-09: Massachusetts Court Affirms Summary Judgment to Player, Coaches, and Refs in Hockey Player’s Personal Injury Lawsuit
2019-11-27: Massachusetts OUI Case Reversed Due to Ambiguity As to Whether Consent for “Chemical Test” Included Having Blood Drawn
2019-11-19: Massachusetts Tort Claims Act Protects Transportation Authority from Claim Arising from Discretionary Function
2019-11-13: Appellate Court Remands Massachusetts Woman’s Personal Injury Case After Second Trial Results in Substantially Lower Verdict
2019-11-07: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Worker’s Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim But Says She Should Have Been Allowed to Add FMLA Claim
2019-10-30: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Refuses to Disturb Jury’s Verdict in Wrongful Death Suit
2019-10-23: Massachusetts Appellate Court Holds That Insurance Company’s $260,000 Settlement Offer Was Fair and Equitable in Light of $10,260 Jury Verdict
2019-10-16: Massachusetts Court Holds That Defendant’s Crossing Over Fog Line Was Sufficient to Justify Police Stop
2019-10-08: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Issues Instructions for Reviewing a Tort Settlement When a Liability Insurer Objects to the Terms
2019-09-30: Massachusetts Appellate Court Says Lower Tribunal Should Not Have Entered Separate and Final Judgment in Tenant’s Suit Against Landlord and Appliance Store Following Explosion
2019-09-23: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Firearms Conviction After Vehicle Stop
2019-09-16: Massachusetts Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment to Homeowners, Despite Child’s Serious Injury on Zip Line
2019-09-06: Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds that Suicide Victim’s Administratrix Could Purse Claim Against Public Health Commission
2019-08-28: Non-Resident Was Exempt from Massachusetts PIP Insurance Requirements
2019-08-22: U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision that Could Affect Defendants in Cape Cod Criminal Cases
2019-08-15: Massachusetts Appeals Court Agrees With Industrial Accident Reviewing Board That Car Accident Was Not in the Course of Employment
2019-08-08: Defendants’ Appeal in Slip and Fall Case Dismissed for Failure to File Required Paperwork Within Time Set by Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure
2019-07-25: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Set Aside Judgment in Negligence Case
2019-07-22: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Grants Summary Judgment to Housing Project Operators in Negligence Action Arising from Drive-By Shooting
2019-07-16: $100,000 Verdict Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court in Case in Which Suspect Shot Third Party During Exchange of Gunfire with Police
2019-07-05: Massachusetts Supreme Court Vacates Criminal Conviction After “Visibly Shaken” Juror is Excused from Deliberations
2019-06-22: Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute Protects Indoor Sports Facility from Dekhockey Spectator’s Premises Liability Lawsuit
2019-06-19: $425,000 Damages Award in Slip and Fall Case Affirmed by Massachusetts Court of Appeals
2019-06-11: Massachusetts Court Holds That 30-Day Notice Requirement for Claims Involving Defect in Public Roadway Does Not Apply to Claims Against Private Parties
2019-06-05: Medical Malpractice Case Dismissed For Failing to Comply With Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
2019-05-30: Federal Court Dismisses Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit Due to Defective Service of Process
2019-05-16: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Bicycle Accident Case Against Utility Company Should Not Have Been Dismissed on Summary Judgment
2019-05-14: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment to Insurance Company in Dog Bite Case
2019-05-08: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case, Despite Juror’s Comment During Expert Witness’s Testimony
2019-04-30: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained Through Warrantless Search Based on Cell Cite Location Information
2019-04-22: How to Learn More About Avoiding Injuries from Dangerous Products in Massachusetts and Elsewhere
2019-04-12: Appeals Court in Massachusetts Considers Whether to Vacate $3.2 Million Default Judgment Against Allegedly Negligent Construction Company
2019-04-02: Court of Appeals Upholds Claim Against Insurance Company for Its Conduct During Settlement Negotiations of Wrongful Death Claim
2019-03-26: Warrantless Search Was Illegal, Says Massachusetts High Court
2019-03-19: Massachusetts Court Says Medical Malpractice Case Concerning Death of Woman Can Move Forward
2019-03-13: Federal Appeals Court in Massachusetts Considers “Off Label” Product Injury Case Against Makers of Certain Antidepressants
2019-03-06: Federal Court Certifies Arbitration Question to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
2019-02-25: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Dismissal of Prospective Juror Who Said System is Rigged Against Some Individuals Did Not Prejudice Defendant’s Rights
2019-02-18: Massachusetts Court Finds that Plaintiff in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Presented Enough Proof to Reviewing Tribunal to Move Forward to Trial as to Some Defendants
2019-02-13: PIP Claim Denied in Case in Which Massachusetts Woman Failed to Appear for Three Separate Examinations Under Oath
2019-02-06: Massachusetts Court Affirms Defense Judgment in Construction Accident Lawsuit
2019-01-29: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Negligence Claim Against Gas Company Due to Lack of Timely Notice
2019-01-24: Hurt in a Cape Cod Car Accident? Things You Should Know
2019-01-16: Massachusetts Court Affirms Summary Judgment to Insurance Company in Bankruptcy Trustee’s Breach of Contract Lawsuit
2019-01-08: Massachusetts High Court Says Attaching GPS Unit to Another’s Car Can Constitute Criminal Harassment
2018-12-26: Recent Food Poisoning Scares Could Affect Massachusetts Residents’ New Year’s Resolutions
2018-12-19: Massachusetts Supreme Court Holds that Transportation Authority Failed to Plead Affirmative Defense Specifically and with Particularity in Negligence Case
2018-12-11: Dismissal of Wrongful Death Suit Against Homeowners on Summary Judgment Affirmed by Massachusetts Court of Appeals
2018-12-05: Massachusetts Appeals Court Remands Criminal Case, Ordering Trial Court to Make Specific Finding Regarding Defendant’s Financial Ability to Make Restitution
2018-11-27: Federal Court of Appeals Dismisses State Law Negligence Claim Against Prison Doctor Without Prejudice
2018-11-20: Massachusetts Court Reverses Dismissal of Injured Worker’s Claim Against Employer Who Fired Her
2018-11-13: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Verdict in Negligence Case Against Inn
2018-11-07: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Denies UIM Coverage to Unmarried Father of Policyholder’s Grandchild
2018-10-24: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Case
2018-10-17: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Partially Reverses Firearm Conviction
2018-10-09: Massachusetts Wrongful Death Case Arising from Shooting of Mentally Ill Man Dismissed on Summary Judgment
2018-10-03: Federal Court Dismisses Product Liability Claim But Allows Massachusetts Man to “Try and Re-Plead” Two Counts
2018-09-25: Failure to Submit Evidence of Medical Expenses Was Not Fatal to Massachusetts Woman’s Pain and Suffering Claim
2018-09-21: Massachusetts Consumers May Be Affected by National Product Recalls
2018-09-12: Change of Venue in Case Arising from Sunken Ship Transferred to Federal District Court in Massachusetts
2018-09-07: Federal Court Says Massachusetts Law Requires Prejudgment Interest on Entire $8,250,000 Award in Personal Injury Case, Not Just on Past Damages
2018-08-27: Summary Judgment to Owner of Heavy Equipment Left Running in Parking Lot Was in Error, Says Massachusetts Appeals Court
2018-08-23: Massachusetts Court Holds That Hospital Owed No Duty to Stabbing Victim After Mental Health Patient Was Released
2018-08-13: Massachusetts Malpractice Law Requires Cash Bond to Continue if Tribunal Does Not Find Sufficient Evidence
2018-08-08: $32.5 Million Award in Medical Malpractice Case Upheld by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2018-07-27: Appeals Court Finds No Reason to Set Aside Defense Verdict in Massachusetts Woman’s Suit Claiming She Was Injured By Defendant’s Opening of Car Door
2018-07-19: Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company at Time of 1998 Injury Liable for 2012 Surgery and Other Benefits
2018-07-12: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Agrees That Summary Judgment Was Appropriate Following Stabbing in Theater Parking Lot
2018-07-05: Massachusetts Appeals Court Says Plaintiffs in Car Accident Suit Can Collect Damages Award from Negligent Driver’s Self-Settled Trust Fund
2018-06-25: United States Supreme Court Issues Ruling Regarding Cell Phone Location Records, Potentially Affecting Customers in Massachusetts and Across the Nation
2018-06-20: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Holds that Summary Judgment Was Improper in Pharmaceutical Negligence Case
2018-06-13: Neither “Controlled Affiliate” Nor Managing Agent of Housing Authority Are Public Employers Under Massachusetts Tort Claims Act
2018-06-07: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms $20 Million Judgment After Customer’s Death at Convenience Store
2018-05-29: Massachusetts Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in PIP Case, Sending Case Back to Trial Court for Resolution of Factual Issues Concerning Alcohol Usage
2018-05-24: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for School District Following Field Hockey Player’s Governmental Tort Liability Lawsuit
2018-05-18: Court Holds That There Can Be a Limited Duty for a University to Attempt to Prevent a Student’s Suicide in Massachusetts
2018-05-11: Massachusetts’ Highest Court Rules that Newspaper Delivery Person Was Independent Contractor and Thus Ineligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
2018-04-25: Massachusetts Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case Based on Exclusivity Provision of Workers’ Compensation Act
2018-04-17: Massachusetts Tort Claims Act Construed to Include Electric Company as “Public Employer”
2018-04-09: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Reverses Treble Damages Award to Car Accident Victim on Unfair Settlement Practices Claim
2018-04-04: Claim Preclusion Between Two Lawsuits Results in Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Case by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2018-03-27: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Paralyzed Woman’s Claim for Relief from Judgment Due to Alleged Fraud by Vehicle Manufacturer in Prior Product Liability Lawsuit
2018-03-16: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Patient Who Took Generic Drug Could Have Claim Against Manufacturer of Name Brand Drug for Failure to Warn, if Defendant Acted Recklessly
2018-03-09: Massachusetts Appeal Court Affirms Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit for Unfair Insurance Settlement Practices
2018-03-01: Massachusetts’ Highest Court Sides with School Officials in Negligence Case Brought by Parents of Student Rendered Quadriplegic by Bullying
2018-02-26: NHTSA Issues New Recalls, Warning Drivers in Massachusetts and Elsewhere of Possible Dangers
2018-02-19: Decision to Deny Line-of-Duty Benefits to State Trooper Reversed as Ad Hoc, Per Massachusetts Appeals Court
2018-02-12: Wrongful Death Suit Alleging Malpractice in Mental Health Treatment Dismissed by Massachusetts Court of Appeal Due to Insufficient Offer of Proof
2018-02-05: Malpractice Claimant’s Offer of Proof Was Sufficient to Raise Legitimate Question of Liability, According to Massachusetts Appeals Court
2018-01-24: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Required to Resolve Insurance Dispute Following Slip and Fall Verdict for Plaintiff
2018-01-17: Massachusetts Court Reviews Alleged Cross-Examination “By Innuendo” of Defendant and Others in Illegal Gun Possession Case
2018-01-10: Defense Verdict Affirmed in Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Case in Which Settling Defendant Pled the Fifth
2018-01-03: Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Verdict in Massachusetts Product Liability Case Against Maker of School Meatballs Upon Which Child Allegedly Choked
2017-12-27: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Temporary Total Disability Award to Nurse Who Was Hurt at Work
2017-12-20: Massachusetts Appeals Court Says “No UM Coverage” When Accident Victim Identified Alleged “Hit and Run Vehicle” and Vehicle Was Insured
2017-12-13: Massachusetts Appellate Court Reviews Radiologist’s Dispute with Liability Insurer Following Insurer’s Post-Verdict Settlement with Injured Patient
2017-12-06: Massachusetts Appeals Court Sides With Vintage Car Owner After Vehicle Rolls Off Truck and Causes Accident
2017-11-29: ‘Tis the Season to be… Cautious – Recalls that Could Affect Consumers in Massachusetts and Nationwide
2017-11-22: Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Case Filed Against Massachusetts Board of Selectmen Following Speeding Ticket
2017-11-15: Massachusetts Appeals Court Grants Immunity to City in Negligence Case by Man Injured by Gun Returned to Shooter by Police Department
2017-11-08: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment Based on Component Parts Doctrine in Product Liability Case
2017-10-31: Massachusetts’ Highest Court Grants New Trial Due to Sleeping Jurors
2017-10-20: Court Rules in Favor of City, School Officials, and Chaperones in Massachusetts Bicycle Accident Case
2017-10-13: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Order on $40,000+ Settlement Agreement, Despite Defendants’ Attempts to Avoid Judgment
2017-10-03: Reckless/Negligent Homicide While Operating Under the Influence Conviction Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court
2017-09-28: Nation’s Highest Court Decides Whether Government’s Failure to Turn Over Evidence Should Result in New Trial in Criminal Case
2017-09-21: Recently Recalled Products – Beware, Consumers in Massachusetts and Elsewhere!
2017-09-14: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Permanent, Total Disability Award in Workers’ Compensation Case
2017-09-05: United States Supreme Court Issues Jurisdictional Ruling in Pharmaceutical Product Liability Case
2017-08-29: How Do Massachusetts Drivers Rank When Compared to Others Across the Country?
2017-08-22: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Verdict in Unfair Settlement Practices Case, Noting Plaintiff’s History of Prior Accidents
2017-08-15: No Relief From Jury Verdict for Litigants in Truck Accident Case, Says Massachusetts Court of Appeals
2017-08-08: Massachusetts Appeals Court Reverses Judgment for Bar Patron in Case Against Owner of Establishment Following Head Injury Due to Thrown Beer Bottle
2017-07-28: Recent Fatal Accident Focuses National Attention on Fair Accidents – Are Massachusetts Amusement Parks and Fairs Safe?
2017-07-19: United States Supreme Court Reviews Criminal Conviction by Massachusetts State Court When Courtroom Was Closed During Voir Dire
2017-07-12: Woman’s Personal Injury Claim Not Waived By Lack of Inclusion as Asset in Divorce Papers, According to Massachusetts Appeals Court
2017-07-05: Federal Court in Massachusetts Denies Summary Judgment to Claims Service that Refused to Settle Nursing Home Negligence Case
2017-06-28: Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Action Fails Due to Insufficient Proof, Says Massachusetts Appeals Court
2017-06-21: Massachusetts Court Finds that Malpractice Case Against Ob-Gyn Nurse Lacked Sufficient Proof
2017-06-13: Massachusetts Law Requires Arbitration of UM/UIM Claims Unless Parties Agree to Settlement
2017-06-06: Bystander Bitten by Police Dog Had Right to Seek Compensation Under Massachusetts Tort Claims Act
2017-05-30: Massachusetts Court Rules that Homeowners Insurance Company Was Obligated to Defend Dog Bite Claim, Despite Alleged Misrepresentation About Bite History
2017-05-24: Massachusetts State Court No Longer Had Jurisdiction After Tribunal’s Review of Federal Medical Malpractice Claim
2017-05-17: Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds that Worker Was Only Entitled to Interest from Date of Claim that Ultimately Led to Benefits
2017-05-05: Massachusetts Court Considers Unfair Settlement Practices Following Accident Between Motorist and Tow Truck Operator
2017-04-25: Massachusetts Appeals Court Sides With Homeowners in Premises Liability Case – No Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence, Summary Judgment Affirmed
2017-04-20: Massachusetts Appeals Court Agrees that Insurance Company Was Entitled to Summary Judgment in Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Case
2017-04-12: Cause for Concern? Town Allegedly Agrees to Purge Teacher’s Records of Complaint that She Endangered Child by Exposing her to an Allergen
2017-04-04: Federal District Court in Massachusetts Denies Summary Judgment to General Contractor Following Injury by Allegedly Defective Tool
2017-03-29: Massachusetts Appeals Court Agrees that Injured Worker Was Entitled to Prescription Drug Coverage and Reimbursement for Medical Appointments
2017-03-20: Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Addresses Earning Capacity Computation in Work Injury Case
2017-03-14: Recent Massachusetts Case Addresses Element of Sales Tax in Property Damage Portion of Motor Vehicle Accident Liability Claim
2017-03-07: Massachusetts Court Rules That Transportation Authority Was Entitled to Summary Judgment Due to Lack of Proper Notice
2017-02-22: Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Arising from Infant’s Death Three Days After Birth
2017-02-15: Massachusetts Appeals Court Dismisses Cancer Patient’s Medical Malpractice Case on Statute of Repose Grounds
2017-02-09: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Reviews Damages Award in Unfair or Deceptive Insurance Settlement Practices Case Following Bus Accident
2017-02-02: Massachusetts Court Rules Security Supervisor’s Statement Inadmissible Hearsay in Slip and Fall Case at Mall
2017-01-25: Massachusetts Federal Court Grants Injured Woman Additional Discovery Time to Prove Personal Jurisdiction Over Premises Liability Defendant’s Parent Company
2017-01-18: Massachusetts Court Affirms Verdict Against Drunk Driver, Despite Passenger’s Arguments that Second Motorist Was Also Liable – Cass v. Collins
2017-01-11: Massachusetts Appeals Court Finds that Patient’s Offer of Proof Was Sufficient to Proceed to Trial in Medical Malpractice Case – Paretchan v. Kwasnik
2017-01-04: Massachusetts Court Rules Against Son Who Claimed to be an Insured Under UIM Policy of Mother Who Lived in Separate Apartment Unit – Progressive Direct Insurance Company v. Wilson
2016-12-27: Massachusetts Appeals Court Agrees with Reviewing Board that Employee’s Injury Had Resolved, Ending All Benefits Except Medical Expenses – Anthony Osemwegie’s Case
2016-12-20: Massachusetts Court Refuses to Disturb ALJ’s Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Without Supporting Medical Evidence on Appeal – William J. Jackson’s Case
2016-12-12: U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Rules Applying to Double Jeopardy Clause Cases: Bravo-Fernandez v. United States
2016-12-07: Massachusetts Court Rules That Workers’ Compensation Action is Claim-Barred When It Could Have Been Brought in Earlier Litigation – Clarissa Perez’s Case
2016-11-23: Massachusetts Landowner Did Not Owe Duty to Repair Defective Sidewalk or Warn Others of Danger – Halbach v. Normandy Real Estate Partners
2016-11-16: Thousands of Vehicles Still Being Recalled by NHTSA for a Multitude of Defects
2016-11-10: Appellate Court Finds No Reason to Grant New Trial in Massachusetts Negligence Case – Murray v. Copley Plaza Hotel Operating Company
2016-11-02: Massachusetts Mother’s Medical Malpractice Case on Behalf of Minor Child Was Barred by Seven-Year Statute of Repose – Moeng v. Thacker
2016-10-26: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Defense Verdict, Despite “Whopper” Told by Defendant’s Representative in Deposition – Wright v. Reithoffer Shows, Inc.
2016-10-19: Workers’ Compensation Case by Massachusetts Employee with Pre-Existing Condition Failed Due to Proof that Work-Related Injury Was Major Cause of Current Disability – Adrian Aleman’s Case
2016-10-12: Premises Liability Verdict in Favor of Deceased Pub Patron’s Family is Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court – Bernier v. Smitty’s Sports Pub, Inc.
2016-10-05: Massachusetts Court Refuses to Extend Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations Despite New Discovery of Responsible Party’s Assets – Davenport v. Horning
2016-09-28: Massachusetts Court Rules that Ortho Evra Patch Warnings Were “Plain, Numerous, and Comprehensive” – Niedner v. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
2016-09-21: Federal Court in New York Finds that Personal Jurisdiction and Venue of Premises Liability Case Are in Massachusetts – Bonkowski v. HP Hood, LLC
2016-09-14: MSDS Caution Was Admissible in Product Liability Case Against Massachusetts Manufacturer of Pelvic Floor Repair Device – Albright v. Boston Scientific Corporation
2016-09-07: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Revisits Timeliness of Complaint in Medical Malpractice Case – Parr v. Rosenthal
2016-08-25: Massachusetts Woman’s Signature on Release Bars Her Claim Against Allegedly Negligent Horse Farm Following Fall – Markovitz v. Cassenti
2016-08-18: Massachusetts Revisits Issue of Pre-Breathalyzer Right to Counsel – Commonwealth v. Neary-French
2016-08-11: Massachusetts Appeals Court Finds “Less Draconian Consequences” Than Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Action Not in Compliance with Notice Statute – Arsenault v. Bhattacharya
2016-08-04: When Both Driver and Pedestrian Violated Law, a Jury Question Was Created as to Relative Fault – Weiss v. City of Cambridge
2016-07-26: Traffic Deaths Increased by 7.7% Across the Nation Last Year, According to NHTSA
2016-07-19: Summary Judgment Ruled Improper in Slip and Fall Case Against Massachusetts Farm and Retail Store – Belanger v. Boys in Berries, LLC
2016-07-12: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Arising from Stillbirth After Allegedly Negligent Delay in Performing C-Section – Milambo v. Satlin
2016-07-05: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Defense Verdict for Landlord in Negligent Security Case Arising from Stabbing – Wess v. Butterworth
2016-06-28: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case Against Grocery Store – Peters v. Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.
2016-06-21: No Constitutional Right to “Speedy Trial” After Guilty Plea Has Been Entered – Betterman v. Montana
2016-06-14: United States Supreme Court Holds that Federal Courts Have Limited Inherent Power to Recall a Jury in a Civil Case – Dietz v. Bouldin
2016-06-07: Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Medical Malpractice Verdict in Favor of Administratrix in Failure to Diagnose Case – Ellis v. Clarke
2016-05-24: Unfair Settlement Practices Claim Fails in Massachusetts Court Despite Large Difference Between Initial Offer and Jury’s Verdict – Villanueva v. Commerce Insurance Company
2016-05-18: When Causal Connection Existed Between Massachusetts Worker’s Industrial Accident and Subsequent Injury, Worker Was Due Workers’ Compensation Benefits – Daniel Wilson’s Case
2016-05-11: Massachusetts Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Case in Which Body Shop Employees’ Use of Hose May Have Created Ice that Led to Fall on Public Street – Fleming v. A Plus Auto Body, Inc.
2016-05-02: Attorney’s Affidavit Based on Information and Belief is Sufficient for Massachusetts Dram Shop Action – Bayless v. TTS Trio Corp.
2016-04-26: Massachusetts Worker Was No Longer Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits When Continuing Disability Was Caused by Obesity and Pre-Existing Condition – Robert Amaral’s Case
2016-04-19: Summary Judgment Was Appropriately Denied When Plaintiff Was Not Injured “by Reason of a Defect in or Upon the Way” – Landry v. Massachusetts Port Authority
2016-04-11: Massachusetts Court Affirms $70,500 Judgment Against Bar Operators After Alleged Stabbing – Pena v. Pena
2016-04-04: Defense Verdict Affirmed in Car Accident Case, Despite Massachusetts Woman’s Request for Additional Instructions – Dahlquist v. Lydon Millwright Services, Inc.
2016-03-24: United States Supreme Court Reverses Conviction in Massachusetts Stun Gun Possession Case – Caetano v. Massachusetts
2016-03-17: Suit Against Representative of Estate Was Untimely Because Probate Code Set Forth Special Statute of Limitations – Abrahamson v. Estate of LeBold
2016-03-10: Massachusetts Appeals Court Finds Sufficient Evidence to Support $5.9 Million Punitive Damages Award Against Equipment Rental Company – Williamson-Green v. Equipment 4 Rent, Inc.
2016-03-03: Terrorists, Cellphones, and the Right to Privacy – Should a Private Company be Required to Hacks Into Its Own Phones in the Interest of National Security?
2016-02-24: Massachusetts Appellate Court Finds No Reversible Error in Evidentiary Rulings or Misconduct by Counsel in Case Arising After Police Car Struck Cyclist – Basiony v. Boston
2016-02-17: Workers’ Compensation Insurer Was Not Entitled to Subrogation of Pain and Suffering Award in Worker’s Claim Against Third-Party Tortfeasor – DiCarlo v. Suffolk Construction Co.
2016-02-10: Large Massachusetts Jury Verdict in Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Case Attracts Attention
2016-02-03: Federal Government Takes Measures to Make the Public More Aware of Recalls in Massachusetts and Across the Nation
2016-01-27: United States Supreme Court Denies Writ of Certiorari to Review Massachusetts Supreme Court Decision in Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson
2016-01-20: Commercial Go-Cart Facility Was Not Entitled to Exemption from Liability Under Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute – Amaral v. Seekonk Grand Prix Corp.
2016-01-13: The Saga Involving Chipotle Mexican Grill Continues, with Massachusetts Students Allegedly Sickened and Federal Criminal Charges a Possibility Elsewhere
2016-01-06: Massachusetts High Court Affirms Trial Court Order Requiring Commonwealth to Disclose Witness’ History of Cooperation in Other Cases – Commonwealth v. Forlizzi
2015-12-23: Massachusetts Woman’s Battery Claim Against Physician Fails; Federal Court Says Lack of Informed Consent Dictates Negligence Claim, Not Battery – Bradley v. Sugarbaker
2015-12-17: Massachusetts Woman’s Premises Liability Claim Against Inn Fails Due to Her Uncertainty About Cause of Fall – Stewart v. Five Bridge Inn, LLC
2015-12-10: Be Careful With Your Holiday Food Shopping, Massachusetts: Food and Drug Administration Issues Recalls
2015-12-03: Federal Judge in Massachusetts Car Accident Case Rules Defendant Was Not Entitled to Plaintiff’s Mental Health Records – Conklin v. Feitelberg
2015-11-25: Massachusetts Has Several Highways Included on List of Top 50 Bottlenecks in Nation
2015-11-18: Claim Handled by Grocery Store’s Self-Insured Corporate Owner Was Not Subject to Laws Pertaining to Insurance Companies – Bingham v. Supervalu
2015-11-11: NHTSA Adds More Than 125,000 Vehicles to List of Cars with Potentially Defective Airbags – Mercedes Benz Now Included
2015-11-04: Food Poisoning Cases in Northwest Cause Concern in Massachusetts and Across the Nation
2015-10-28: Tires Should be Checked Not Just for Proper Inflation, but Also for Possible Recalls
2015-10-21: Massachusetts Trial Court’s Dismissal of Complaint to Compel Arbitration After Denial of UM Benefits Was Improper – Regis v. Progressive Insurance Company
2015-10-14: Wisconsin Jury Finds in Favor of Police Officers in Negligence Suit Against Gun Shop, Spurring Discussion in Massachusetts and Across the Nation
2015-10-06: What’s Being Done to Combat the Ever-Growing Problem of Distracted Driving in Massachusetts?
2015-09-29: Claim Against Massachusetts Bowling Alley Failed, Despite Unknown Substance on Patron’s Hands Following Fall – Finnegan v. Kingpin Entertainment, Inc.
2015-09-22: General Motors’ Failure to Disclose Product Defects Leads to Criminal Charges
2015-09-15: Possibility of Sexual Assault by Hospital Interpreter Was Foreseeable – Doe v. Boston Medical Center Corporation
2015-09-08: Massachusetts Produce Company Was Immune from Negligence Suit by Temporary Worker Provided by Staffing Company – Molina v. State Garden, Inc.
2015-08-27: Massachusetts Family Seeks Injunctive Relief and Damages Concerning Son’s Alleged Sensitivity to Powerful WiFi at Fay School
2015-08-20: NHTSA Imposes Largest Penalty Ever on Fiat Chrysler
2015-08-13: Continuing Treatment Doctrine Can Toll the Statute of Limitations in a Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Case – Parr v. Rosenthal
2015-08-06: Massachusetts Town Owed Duty of Care to Student-Athlete on Visiting Varsity Baseball Team – Murray v. Town of Hudson
2015-07-31: Inconsistent Verdict of Massachusetts Jury in Car Accident Case Results in New Trial – Rose v. Farina
2015-07-24: Letter to Mayor Did Not “Present” Student’s Negligence Claim as Required by Massachusetts Tort Claim Act – Rodriguez v. City of Somerville
2015-07-14: “Paid Sick Time” Law Goes into Effect in Massachusetts, Effective July 1, 2015
2015-07-07: “Mode of Operation” Approach Applicable in Injured Woman’s Premises Liability Lawsuit against Massachusetts Night Club – Sarkisian v. Concept Restaurants, Inc.
2015-06-26: Enjoy Your Summer, Massachusetts, but Beware of Dangerous Products
2015-06-19: “Resident Relative” of Massachusetts Couple Was Entitled to Defense and Indemnification under Homeowners’ Policy – Preferred Mutual Insurance Company v. Vermont Mutual Insurance Company
2015-06-12: United States Supreme Court Rejects “Reasonable Person” Standard for Determining Criminal Responsibility for Threatening Another – Elonis v. United States
2015-06-02: Federal Court Asks Massachusetts Supreme Court for Guidance with Regard to How Two Insurance Companies Should Pay a Workers’ Compensation Claim Covered by Both
2015-05-26: No Liability Coverage for Massachusetts Tow Truck Driver under Personal Vehicle Insurance Policy – Borden v. Progressive Direct Insurance Company
2015-05-19: Summary Judgment to Cape Cod Store Was Improper in Massachusetts Woman’s Slip and Fall Suit – Bowers v. P. Wile’s, Inc.
2015-05-12: Products Liability Claim Against Manufacturer of Massachusetts Fire Truck Fails for Lack of Expert Testimony – King v. Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
2015-05-04: Massachusetts Woman’s Medical Malpractice Case Against Radiologist Who Allegedly Misinterpreted Mammogram Results Should Not Have Been Dismissed
2015-04-27: Massachusetts Barn Owner’s Products Liability Suit for Defective Drill Fails Due to Lack of Proof as to Identity of Product or Specific Defect – Williams v. Techtronic Industries of North America, Inc.
2015-04-20: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Upholds $63 Million Verdict Against Manufacturer of Children’s Motrin – Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson
2015-04-13: Defense Verdict in Massachusetts Whistleblower’s Suit Against Hospitals and Doctors for Alleged Fraud in Seeking Research Grant Affirmed on Appeal – United States v. Brigham and Women’s Hospital
2015-04-06: Massachusetts Anti-SLAPP Statute Did Not Protect Insurance Company That Failed to Make Reasonable Settlement Offer – Chiulli v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Inc.
2015-03-25: Is Nothing Safe? Ford Recalls Limos, Police Vehicles, Ambulances, and Even Hearses in Massachusetts, Nationwide
2015-03-18: Massachusetts County Correction Officer’s Claim for Assault Pay Was Subject to Three-Year Statute of Limitations – Flaherty v. Sheriff of Suffolk County
2015-03-11: Massachusetts Senator’s Report on “Tracking and Hacking” Leads to Federal Lawsuit Against Automakers
2015-03-04: Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits Can Require Examination by Physical Therapists, Not Just Medical Doctors – Ortiz v. Examworks, Inc.
2015-02-25: Federal Appellate Court Dismisses Lexapro Product Liability Suit Pending in Massachusetts Federal District Court – Marcus v. Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2015-02-18: From Snowsuits to Lawsuits – How Bad Weather Affects Massachusetts Personal Injury Litigation
2015-02-12: Massachusetts Asbestos Claim against Bankrupt Manufacturer Barred by Three-Year Statute of Limitations – Barraford v. T&N Limited
2015-02-05: Jury Awards Multi-Million Dollar Verdict to Families Involved in Crash Allegedly Caused by Defective Accelerator – Lee v. Toyota
2015-01-28: Massachusetts Woman and Daughter Unintentional Recipients of Package Containing Marijuana – Tobin v. Federal Express Corporation
2015-01-21: Law Firm Did Not Have to Hand Over Client’s Cell Phone – In the Matter of a Grand Jury Investigation
2015-01-14: Federal Government Fines Honda $70M for Failing to Report Deaths, Injuries, and Warranty Claims
2015-01-07: Clerical Error Results in Police Arresting Man Who Had Already Paid Fine, Scuffle Ensues and Defendant Is Arrested on Additional Charges – Hunt v. Massi
2014-12-23: Massachusetts Consumers Need to Remain Vigilant During Holiday Season
2014-12-17: Hollywood Actor Seeks Pardon for Massachusetts Felony Convictions in 1988
2014-12-10: $990 Dispute, Reduced to $188 before Trial, Results in $25,343 Verdict Upheld by Massachusetts Appellate Court – Hartunian v. Pilgrim Insurance Company
2014-12-03: Patient Who Had Stroke after Being Sent Home by Massachusetts Physician Made Adequate Offer of Proof to Malpractice Tribunal – Washington v. Cranmer
2014-11-24: Out-of-State Attorney’s Pro Hac Vice Admission in Massachusetts Case Revoked Due to “Point Blank” Lie to Court – Ryan v. Astra Tech, Inc.
2014-11-19: Recall of “Hello Kitty” Whistles Sold in Happy Meals – Choking and Aspiration Hazards
2014-11-12: Proceeds of a Third Party Settlement Compensating a Massachusetts Employee for Pain and Suffering Were Not Subject to a Worker’s Compensation Lien – DiCarlo v. Suffock Construction Company
2014-11-05: Product Liability Suit Against Massachusetts Tubing Maker Fails for Lack of Standing – Kerin v. Titeflex Corporation
2014-10-22: Administration of Toxic Dose of Tumescent Solution is Possible Grounds for Malpractice – Thou v. Russo
2014-10-15: Massachusetts Chiropractor Had Right to Sue for PIP Payment: Barron Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, P.C. vs. Norfolk & Dedham Group
2014-10-08: $1.228 Million Verdict Set Aside in Trolley Wreck Case – Fyffe v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
2014-10-01: Massachusetts Hospital Had No Duty of Care to Physician’s Future Patients in Another State – Roe v. Children’s Hospital Medical Center
2014-09-24: Over 2,000 Lawsuits Filed Against Dialysis Drug Maker in Massachusetts District Court
2014-09-18: Teamsters and Others File Federal Lawsuit Asking Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Increase Trucker Training Requirements
2014-09-10: $73.4 Million Jury Verdict Rendered Against Massachusetts Manufacturer of Pelvic Mesh Device: Salazar v. Boston Scientific Corp.
2014-09-03: Benefits for Permanent Loss of Psychiatric Function Not Available to Massachusetts Worker: Litchfield’s Case
2014-08-27: Governor Signs Massachusetts House Bill 4123 Allowing Voir Dire and Specific Monetary Damages Requests at Trial
2014-08-20: Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable in Suit by Patient’s Son Against Massachusetts Nursing Home – Barrow v. Dartmouth House Nursing Home, Inc.
2014-08-13: Certain Jeeps and Harleys Recalled Due to Ignition Issues
2014-08-06: Seaman with Aplastic Anemia Was Entitled to Maintenance and Cure, Contrary to Massachusetts District Court’s Decision: Ramirez v. Carolina Dream, Inc.
2014-07-23: Massachusetts Business Owner Arrested for Destroying Evidence Following Patron’s Injury
2014-07-16: Texting While Driving: An Illegal and Potentially Deadly Habit for Massachusetts Drivers
2014-07-09: Patient in Unsuccessful Clinical Trial Stated a Claim under Massachusetts Law for Negligence as to Trial Sponsor’s Drafting of Consent Form – Zeman v. Williams
2014-07-02: Yet Another General Motors Recall – Is Your Car One of the Millions Now on the List?
2014-06-25: Police Need Warrant to Search Arrestee’s Cell Phone in Most Cases: Riley v. California
2014-06-18: Invasion of Privacy Claim Reinstated on Appeal in Suit Between Massachusetts Neighbors: Polay v. McMahon
2014-06-11: Federal Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment in Medical Monitoring Case Brought Under Massachusetts Law: Genereux v. Raytheon
2014-06-04: No Insurance Coverage Owed to Tavern in Massachusetts Inadequate Security Suit Falling Under “Assault and Battery” Exclusion
2014-05-30: Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Recalls Due to Fire Hazard Concerns
2014-05-23: Presentment by Estate’s Attorney Held Proper under Massachusetts Tort Claims Act – Gavin v. Tewksbury State Hospital
2014-05-16: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Results in Remand in Drug Case – Commonwealth v. Sepheus
2014-05-09: Massachussetts Department of Transportation Posts Electronic “Use Yah Blinkah!” Road Signs
2014-04-29: The NHTSA Mandates Rear View Cameras For All By 2018; And Also Creating Guidelines For Driverless Google Vehicles
2014-04-22: Massachusetts SJC Overrules Fire Escape Limitation When Owners Are Strictly Liable For Injuries Caused By Building Code Violations — Sheehan v. Weaver
2014-04-15: Massachusetts Auto insurance Companies May Cancel Your Policy Without Notification: McCarthy v. Commerce Insurance Company
2014-04-08: Study Ranks Massachusetts Drivers As Among The Safest In The Nation But State Still Ranks High For Drunk Driving Fatalities
2014-03-27: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Examines Employer Immunity Under the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Act — Estate of Moulton v. Puopolo
2014-03-20: GM Product Recall and Products Liability Lawsuits‎ Related to Ignition Switch — What You Should Know
2014-03-13: Getting a Medical Malpractice Case Through Massachusetts’ §60B Tribunal Requirement — Bodden v. Nicholson
2014-03-06: Social Media Post Could Cost Your Case or Legal Settlement – Just Ask the Girl Whose Facebook Post Cost Her Family $80,000
2014-02-26: In Massachusetts, a Building Owner Can Be Liable for the Death of a Patron by Violating Building Safety Codes — Klairmont v. Gainsboro Restaurant, INC
2014-02-19: First Circuit Dismisses Massachusetts’ Products Liability Claim For Failing To Show Inherent Danger In Crocs — Geshke v. Crocs, INC.
2014-02-12: Are You Aware the Standard of Care Required for Removing Snow and Ice from Your Massachusetts’ Property Changed in 2010? — Papadopoulos v. Target Corporation
2014-02-05: How the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s V2V Mandate Will Change Massachusetts’ Car Accident Cases
2014-01-27: Health Care Proxy Can’t Bind Principal to Arbitration Clause Says Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court — Johnson v. Kindred Health Care, Inc.
2014-01-20: In Massachusetts, How Far Does the Physician Duty to Unknown Third Parties Extend? — Medina v. Hochberg
2014-01-13: Your Cape Cod Personal Injury Case and Knowing the Rules of Evidence — NE Physical Therapy Plus, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
2014-01-06: Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds Seller of a Motorcycle Liable for Negligently Selling to an Unfit Driver — O’Leary v. Fox
2013-12-30: Hyannis and Plymouth Massachusetts: Make Safe Driving Habits a New Year’s Resolution
2013-12-19: Massachusetts Personal Injury and Exceptions to the ‘Going and Coming’ Rule — In Re Carbone’s Case
2013-12-12: Massachusetts Sensible Marijuana Policy Initiative; Cultivation, Distribution, and Probable Cause Rulings — Commonwealth v. Kenneth J. Palmer, and Commonwealth v. Kiiyan Jackson
2013-12-05: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules Auto Accident Victim Should Have Received MedPay Coverage — Golchin v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
2013-11-27: Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Rules Property Owner May Be Liable for Certain Open and Obvious Hazards — Dos Santos v. Coleta
2013-11-20: Can Attorney’s Payment of Medical Malpractice Bond Be a Factor in Setting Bond Amount — Faircloth v. DiLillo
2013-11-12: Massachusetts Insurance Company Liable for All Tort-Related Costs in Unfair and Deceptive Settlement Case — Rivera v. Commerce Ins. Co.
2013-11-05: Hyannis Construction Accident Underscores New Changes to OSHA Reporting
2013-10-27: Cape Cod Towns Participate In National Drug Take-Back Day Highlighting Concerns With Prescription Drug Overdoses
2013-10-16: Massachusetts Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Moves Forward
2013-10-09: Unsafe Driver Ruled A Public Menace By Barnstable Judge
2013-10-02: New Bills Hope To Strengthen Laws Against Drunken Boat Operators
2013-09-28: A Large Percentage of Dog Bite Victims Are Children
2013-09-19: Massachusetts Supreme Court Upheld $18 Million Punitive Damages Award in Wrongful Death Action
2013-09-12: “Remote Texter” Could Be Held Liable for Distracted Driving Accident
2013-09-05: Community in Massachusetts Living in Fear of Pit Bull Attacks
2013-08-30: State Police Crack Down on DUI – Announce Sobriety Checkpoints for Plymouth County
2013-08-26: Cape Cod Teen Cyclist Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Car
2013-08-13: Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Could Limit Animal Liability Coverage for Dog Bite Claims
2013-08-06: Crash on Bridge to Cape Cod Sends Five People to Area Hospitals
2013-07-29: Dog Bite Cases Can Cause Life-Threatening Injuries; Even Death
2013-07-22: Woman Loses Three Limbs From Infection After Dog Bite
2013-07-15: Fatal Car Accident in Chatham Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
2013-07-08: Hit-and-Run Crash on Bridge to Cape Cod Leaves One Dead
2013-06-25: Two Injured in Crash in Orleans’ Stop and Shop Parking Lot
2013-06-18: Tips for Cape Cod Residents and Visitors: How To Avoid a Dog Bite
2013-06-12: Massachusetts Police Announce Increased Efforts to Enforce Safe Driving Law
2013-06-05: Dog Bites May Be The Result of Pet Anxiety
2013-05-30: Number of Dog Bite Claims Fluctuates, While Value of Claims Increases
2013-05-27: Court Orders Parties in a Slip-and-Fall Case to Hire a Neutral “Computer Expert” to Examine Plaintiff’s Facebook Page
2013-05-23: Construction Worker Falls 30 Feet From Scaffolding at a Country Club in Mashpee
2013-05-16: National Transportation Safety Board Urges States to Reduce Allowable Blood-Alcohol Limit
2013-05-13: Massachusetts fatal accident: Head-on dirt bike crash kills teen
2013-05-06: DUI failure to yield blamed in Massachusetts teen car accident
2013-04-29: Massachusetts wrongful death: FDA takes on energy drink makers
2013-04-24: Massachusetts worker suffers devastating fatal workplace injury
2013-04-17: Police say Cape Cod drunk driving car accident injures local man
2013-04-12: Boy, 14, suffers severe dog bite injures by guard dogs
2013-04-04: Fatal accident claims life of Massachusetts teen; DUI blamed
2013-03-28: Massachusetts dog bite attack: 400 stitches, dog put down
2013-03-22: Massachusetts workers’ compensation: PT domestic workers next?
2013-03-11: Fatal accident on Cape Cod: Did pickup driver fall asleep?
2013-03-05: Family of Massachusetts bicyclist pursues wrongful death action
2013-02-26: Risk of workplace accident cited in OSHA fines in Massachusetts
2013-02-18: Massachusetts used car accident could be fault of a car dealer
2013-02-15: Fatal accident on Cape Cod leads to nearly $2 million judgment
2013-02-07: Massachusetts dog bite by un-muzzled animal injures man
2013-01-29: Lawsuit over fatal accident on Cape Cod finally settled
2013-01-23: Massachusetts motor vehicle accident: Bus rider hurt in crash
2013-01-17: Massachusetts pedestrian versus car accident seriously injures 2
2013-01-11: Massachusetts crash kills passenger, 91; Wrongful death claim?
2013-01-04: Fatal accident in Massachusetts kills woman on New Year’s Eve
2012-12-26: Massachusetts car accident causes critical injuries to pedestrian
2012-12-19: Massachusetts car accident hurts 3; Police investigating
2012-12-14: Massachusetts wrongful death claim even if no criminal charges?
2012-12-07: Workers’ compensation for gas workers after Massachusetts blast?
2012-11-30: Massachusetts wrongful death settlement with 3 police agencies
2012-11-21: Risk of workplace injury: OSHA fines Massachusetts company $200k
2012-11-18: Cape Cod wrong-way car accident critically injures 2
2012-11-09: Massachusetts fatal accident amidst Hurricane Sandy
2012-11-01: Massachusetts motor vehicle accident on I-495 pins man’s legs
2012-10-26: Massachusetts man suffers dog bite attack to face and thigh
2012-10-15: Cape Cod fatal accident: 1 dead, 1 hurt, details sketchy
2012-10-11: Massachusetts wrongful death: 5 New Bedford cops sued
2012-10-01: Massachusetts car accident: Trooper rear-ended at I-95 work site
2012-09-25: Massachusetts car accident: Pedestrian killed saving 4-year-old
2012-09-18: Another wrong way fatal accident on Massachusetts Turnpike
2012-09-14: Massachusetts apartment fire kills mother, daughter
2012-09-07: Massachusetts motor vehicle accident: Autistic teen on bike hit
2012-08-29: Massachusetts workplace injury: Pinned by a rolling work cart
2012-08-22: Cape Cod community sees increase in dog bite cases
2012-08-12: Woman dies in accident on I-291 in western Massachusetts
2012-08-09: Fatal accident at construction site kills decorated officer
2012-08-01: Massachusetts car accident: Mother dead, child seriously injured
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