Frequently Asked Questions

How do I deal with the residual effects of a Massachusetts car accident? At the time of the accident, I did not feel any pain, however, I did later that night. I went to the ER and they gave me pain medication for my neck and back. A few days later the pain worsened. A police report was not filed and now the other driver's insurance company is being hostile because I want to file a claim. What should I do?

I was involved in a car wreck recently in Massachusetts. My son sustained upper back and neck injuries and I suffered a concussion. The insurance adjuster is offering us $750 for pain and suffering. This seems too low, especially since I'm still suffering from headaches. Do I need a personal injury attorney?

What are my legal options if the person who hit and totaled my car did not have insurance? I suffered serious injuries as a result of this Massachusetts car accident.

My 7-year-old daughter and her friend were crossing the street at a crosswalk in Andover, Massachusetts when they were struck and severely injured by a car. The police report states that the driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. Should I file a personal injury lawsuit to cover my daughter's extensive medical bills?

What happens when a driver's liability insurance isn't enough to cover an accident victim's injuries / medical treatment? My son's leg was shattered recently in a car accident in Massachusetts. His medical bills are well over $100,000 and he's still receiving medical treatment. What are his legal options?

My wife was hit by an out-of-state driver. She was badly injured and is going to have an MRI done to determine the extent of her injuries. The Massachusetts police report indicates that the other driver caused the accident, but his insurance company is saying that they will only cover our property damage. Should we use our uninsured motorist coverage or file a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver's insurance company to cover her injuries/medical bills/lost wages?

My husband was pinned against a wall by a delivery van/truck as it was backing into his company's loading dock to make a delivery. He had to have surgery to repair his broken leg. What are our legal options in Massachusetts?

How long should it take for a car accident/personal injury claim to be settled in Massachusetts?

Who is at fault for a car accident in Massachusetts when the crash was caused by a medical emergency such as a heart attack or stroke?

What should I do after an automobile accident?

How do I know if a brain injury is mild, moderate or severe?

What are the different types of brain injuries?

What is the victims of drunk driving trust fund?

My husband was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle in Massachusetts. The car turned left in front of my husband causing him to hit the back of the car and be ejected from his bike. Tragically, my husband died shortly after the accident. The driver's insurance coverage is grossly inadequate. What are my legal options for financial restitution?

Once an insurance company makes an offer to settle my Massachusetts personal injury claim, can I dispute the amount on the basis that the amount is not enough to cover my extensive medical bills and lost wages?

My children participate in many organized sports both through local programs and through their school. I signed a waiver of liability, but if my child was hurt while playing because of negligence, can a file a lawsuit against the league/school?

My neighbor forgot to put his car in park on his property and it rolled onto the sidewalk running over my toddler causing severe injuries including broken bones. Can I file a lawsuit against his homeowner's insurance policy?

The baby sitter left our toddler alone in the bathtub as it was filling up with water to grab some toys. When she returned our child had drowned. We know she didn't mean for anything to happen, but we still want to take legal action against her for the wrongful death of our child. What are our rights in Massachusetts?

We recently had the water heater in our Massachusetts home replaced by a professional - so we thought. When our child took a shower after the new unit was installed, he suffered 3rd degree burns to his body from the scalding water. He almost died and had to undergo several surgeries. Can we sue the plumber and/or the plumbing company for not setting the mixing valves correctly?

Does Massachusetts have daycare regulations that are aimed at protecting children?

My child was severely injured after falling at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts / Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts. What are my legal options?

My child was mauled by our neighbor's dog in Massachusetts and suffered serious facial injuries from the attack. What are my legal options?

My child almost drowned in a public pool in Massachusetts while under the supervision of her summer camp counselors. As a result, she now suffers from an anoxic brain injury. Can I file a lawsuit against the camp and the public pool?

While under the care of her baby sitter, my child got a hold of an open bottle of bleach/toilet bowl cleaner/drain cleaner and drank it. As a result, she suffered caustic esophageal burns. Can I file a lawsuit against the baby sitter for negligence in Massachusetts? 

My child walks to school everyday. With all the pedestrian accidents in Massachusetts, I want to be sure I'm doing all I can to protect her from becoming a victim. What safety measures can I take?

How common are sports related injuries in children in Massachusetts?

How many children in Massachusetts die each year from an injury resulting from baby sitter/caretaker/daycare/pre-school neglect?

How can I protect my infant/toddler/child from suffering a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, or being ejected in a Massachusetts car accident?

My child is 4-years-old and I am contemplating enrolling him in an Andover, Massachusetts ice hockey league. What is the right age for a child to play organized sports?

My 8-year-old son was playing at his friend's house in Andover, Massachusetts. While he was there, his friend accidently shot his right eye with a BB gun. As a result, my son's cornea suffered extreme damage and he lost vision in that eye. Is it true that the homeowners insurance policy will cover my son's cornea transplant and subsequent medical bills/treatment?

How can I protect my toddler / child from falling out of a window in Massachusetts?

How can I prevent my Massachusetts child from suffering a severe injury or traumatic brain injury while he/she participates in recreational activities such as bicycling, inline skating, riding scooters and skateboarding?

How can I protect my Massachusetts child from common household hazards, such as fires, chemical burns or scalding water burns, a bathtub drowning, suffocation, choking, accidental gun shooting or firearm injury, poisoning, and falls? 

Who is Liable in a School Bus Accident?

How can I bring a birth injury claim against my doctor or hospital?

What is needed to prove causation or malpractice in birth injury cases?

What kind of evidence do I need to prove my baby sustained an injury at birth?

Will a lawyer take every birth injury case?

What type of damages might I collect for a birth-related injury?

What is a defective seat belt?

What is a personal watercraft?

How common is medical malpractice?

There was a gas leak in the apartment I was renting. As a result, I suffered third degree burns on both of my feet and needed skin graphs. The gas company later discovered that the leak was coming from the kitchen stove. Who should I sue, the landlord or the gas company, or both?

I was buying plants at a home improvement store in Andover, Massachusetts when I slipped and fell in the greenhouse. An employee was watering when it happened. I hurt my ankle pretty bad. What should I do?

Who is Liable If I've Been Hurt in a Public Bus Accident?