Cape Cod Injury Lawyer Blog

Changes in technology change the practice of Massachusetts’ law. In recent years, the evolution of social media and smart phones have changed how lawyers communicate with each other and their clients. Before long, the practice of law will be changed by how cars communicate with each other. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Over the past several decades, arbitration clauses have increasingly been used to resolve legal disputes. An Arbitration clause is an agreement between two contracting parties to settle their disputes in arbitration as opposed to going to trial. Their increased use has several justifications including reducing court volume. It may be strange to find an article…

With personal injury cases, sometimes an individual will be found liable for an injury to a party they do not even know. The courts are reluctant to extend liability to these unknown third parties, especially when they involve a patient-physician relationship. In 2007, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (“SJC”) allowed for physician liability to…

In order to preserve evidence in your Cape Cod personal injury case, it is critical to talk to an experienced Hyannis Personal Injury Lawyer. Personal injury cases usually require the need of expert testimony and compiled works as evidence to prove a case. The rules of evidence used to bring this type of evidence can…

Have you been injured in a Cape Cod vehicle accident? Our motor vehicle accident attorneys are dedicated to effectively representing those whom the negligent acts of others have injured. The physical, psychological, and financial damages from an auto accident can have a devastating impact. Worrying about financial damages from an accident can be stressful. It…

Perhaps this year, in addition to trying to lose weight or quit a bad habit, you should think higher and consider some ways that you can better protect yourself and your family. Our Cape Cod car accident attorneys would like residents to make safer driving habits one of their 2014 New Year’s resolutions. A study…

Most employees in Hyannis and Plymouth, Massachusetts go to work each day and perform their duties expecting that they will be safe, yet work related accidents do happen. When a worker is injured during the course of employment, workers’ compensation laws allow the employee to recover compensation for their injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits help lift…

A criminal misdemeanor record for marijuana possession can have serious consequences and follow you for years. It will impact your ability to gain employment, receive security clearances, qualify for professional licenses, or obtain student loans. If you have been charged with criminal possession of marijuana, our attorneys at our law firm know how to defend…

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney soon after the accident, even if your insurance company is involved. Insurance adjusters may seem to be on your side, but their job is to minimize insurance claim. A personal injury attorney will protect your rights…

Recently in Dos Santos v. Coleta, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts further defined the role of the “open and obvious” rule in premises liability cases. Under the “open and obvious” rule, the defendant in a negligence case is relieved of their duty of care if the hazard is open and obvious. However, a property…