Monthly Archives: March 2026
Legal Issues When People Fall on Sidewalks
Slips and falls on sidewalks tend to be relatively common–not because sidewalks are themselves inherently dangerous, but just because so many people walk on them–and tend to do so, no matter what the weather. But that begs the question of whether or not anybody is liable, when you fall in a dangerous condition on… Read More »
Deposing Employees and Former Employees of the Company That Injured You
One of the most powerful witnesses against a business that may have injured you is the testimony of their own employees. These employees often have intimate knowledge of how the company operates, what their safety procedures were, prior accidents, and whether or not the company kept its property in a safe condition. Former and… Read More »
Understanding the Assumption of Risk Defense in Injury Lawsuits
If you’re injured in an accident, you may hear the Defendant tell you (or your injury attorney tell you that the Defendant is saying) that you “assumed the risk” of your injury. That doesn’t seem to make any sense though–who would voluntarily subject themselves to being injured? What Does That Actually Mean? Assumption of… Read More »
How a Negligent Driver’s Insurance Policy Affects Your Injury Case
In Massachusetts, all insured drivers must carry liability insurance, in the amount of $25,000 per person, and $50,000 per accident. This is the minimum liability that is required, and therefore, the most affordable–and that means that often, when someone in a car injures you, there’s a good chance they are only carrying this minimum… Read More »
Defendants Might Challenge Your Medical Bills and Expenses in Court
It should go without saying, and is almost common sense, that in an accident, you should be compensated and can be compensated the reasonable value of your medical bills and expenses. Many people interpret that to mean you automatically get 100% of your outstanding medical bills after an accident. But that would be forgetting… Read More »
