Pause before you click to accept “terms and conditions”
By clicking on an app’s “terms and conditions”, you may be giving up important rights and protections in case you are injured.
CHALLENGING GEICO’S “BUSINESS USE” POLICY EXCLUSION FOR MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER’S CRUISER CRASH
GEICO initially denied our police client’s claim arguing his operation of a cruiser was a “business use”. We took GEICO to court.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE TROOPERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
The fact that a Massachusetts State Trooper’s injury occurs in the line of duty does not mean that the trooper cannot recover for their injuries.
WINTER IS COMING. IS YOUR PROPERTY SAFE FOR PEDESTRIAN USE?
Now that winter is here, we wanted to address one of the most common causes of personal injury claims – falls on snow and ice. Falls can occur anywhere outside – stairways, parking lots, driveways, walkways, and sidewalks. If the property owner fails to take reasonable steps to remove or treat snow and ice, the owner can be held liable to any injuries that occur.
BICYCLE LAWS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
Knowing Massachusetts bicycle laws can help cyclists stay safe.
INJURY CLAIMS BY RESIDENTS OF OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES
If you are injured while visiting Massachusetts from another state or country, there are important steps you should take to preserve your rights to compensation for your injuries, regardless of whether your injuries are new or an aggravation to a pre-existing condition. Massachusetts attracts over 20 million visitors each year, including vacationers and business travelers. […]
PEOPLE INJURED BY SOMEONE’S WRONGFUL ACTS CAN MAKE A SUCCESSFUL CLAIM EVEN IF THEY ARE PARTIALLY AT FAULT
Sometimes clients tell us they were reluctant to contact an attorney because they feel they were partially responsible for their own injuries. It is natural to second guess oneself after an injury. Maybe they were partially to blame and maybe they weren’t. Maybe they were a little over the speed limit at the time of […]
BARS AND CLUBS TO REOPEN … LIQUOR LIABILITY CASES TO FOLLOW
Bars and nightclubs across Massachusetts are starting to re-open as the pandemic restrictions are gradually reduced. Bars will be allowed to re-open for Memorial Day weekend, and nightclubs will be able to open up on August 1. That is certainly something a lot of people will be excited about, and some may get a bit […]
MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER COLLECTS $200,000 AFTER INJURING KNEE RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC INCIDENT
Domestic violence is a significant problem in this country As we have written before, the law in Massachusetts is clear: the lawful orders of a Massachusetts police officer must be followed especially when making an arrest. As per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268 Section 32B, it is a crime to resist arrest. As Massachusetts police […]
Massachusetts SJC rules that Uber terms and conditions are not binding on passengers
Massachusetts’ highest court has ruled that an Uber passenger did not enter into a binding contract by downloading the Uber app and clicking on a link stating that the passenger accepted Uber’s terms and conditions. This was a case alleging unlawful discrimination against a disabled passenger by Uber drivers, who refused to give rides to […]
U.S. SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS CASE INVOLVING POLICE OFFICER INJURED AT A PROTEST
This article is a follow-up on our recent article about potential claims by police officers who are injured while responding to violent protests. The US Supreme Court recently considered a case involving exactly that (DeRay McKesson v. John Doe). While the Supreme Court sent the case back to a lower court without actually ruling on […]
NO FREE BITES – DOG BITE LAW 101
There’s an old saying that there are no bad dogs, only bad dog owners. Massachusetts law recognizes the truth of the saying and holds dog owners responsible for injuries or property damage caused by dogs. The following are some of the basic principles of the law relating to dogs. There is no such thing as […]
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INJURED MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
As most of you know, we frequently represent police officers and firefighters who are injured on duty by some negligent third party. What you may not know is that we also handle injury claims for all kinds of municipal employees who are injured at work by someone’s negligent actions. If someone who works for a […]
MASSACHUSETTS BANS HAND-HELD CELL PHONE USE BY DRIVERS AS OF FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Distracted driving is a major cause of car crashes and serious injuries. In 2017, there were 3,166 people killed in the U.S. in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. It has been reported that every day, nationwide, 1,000 people are injured in accidents caused by distracted driving. Massachusetts has finally passed a law that should help […]
HEARING LOSS FROM DEFECTIVE EAR PLUGS?
We have been getting reports of police officers and veterans who are suffering from hearing loss and tinnitus which may be the result of the use of defective earplugs. The earplugs in question were known as “Combat Arms” earplugs, manufactured by 3M Corporation, and looked like this: 3M sold these ear plugs to the US […]