Insurance Coverage for Damage Caused by Trees in Massachusetts
Trees can add to the charm of a property. They can provide shade, add to the property’s value, and can provide nuts or fruit in season or a place for...
Auto Insurance in Massachusetts and the No-Fault Law
You are more likely to have an auto accident in Massachusetts than any other type of accident. Whether you, or someone else, were at fault the reality is that auto...
What happens during the Discovery Stage of a Lawsuit?
Lawsuits are civil actions taken by one party against another because of a perceived wrong against them. Many civil actions are settled without having to use a court, i.e. without...
What is an Intentional Tort in Tort Law?
If you have been harmed in any way by someone else, whether they intended to harm you or not, you may have been the victim of what is called in...
Increase of Telemedicine – How are Patients Protected in Massachusetts?
Telemedicine became an important part of health care when the Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in March 2019. Although the PHE was cancelled in the Commonwealth on...
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk in Massachusetts?
Slip and fall accidents are common in winter anywhere in the state, especially when there is plenty of snow and ice around. In fact, slip and fall accidents are the...
The 4 Most Common Causes of Neighborhood Disputes in Massachusetts
There is an old, but true, saying that you can’t choose your own family. For many people, it’s also sometimes unfortunately true that you can’t choose your neighbors! While the...
Steps in a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlement
If you have been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you may be able to recover the cost of your injury through a personal injury lawsuit. In Massachusetts,...
What To Know About Ride Share Accidents
In recent years more and more people are choosing to use Lyft and Uber services as alternatives to taxis and public transport. Armed with one of these rideshare apps, you...
What is Fiduciary Duty and What Can be Done When There is a Breach of It?
A fiduciary is an individual, business or organization that has a legal duty towards another individual, business or organization. The party to which the fiduciary owes a duty is called...