Summer can be one of the best times of the year to travel. There are many more opportunities to take a trip when the kids are out of school and the weather is warm. While you expect to have the best time on your trip, accidents can happen unexpectedly. You want to be sure you are protected in the case of …
Top Ways to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
With spring officially here in Massachusetts, we have more opportunities to walk to our destinations instead of driving. While it’s nice to be able to travel on foot in Melrose and Boston Metro Area, it’s more important now than ever to be mindful of pedestrian accidents. We covered what you should if you hit a pedestrian in our previous blog …
Elderly Abuse: Proactive Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones
Elderly abuse in nursing homes happens at a higher rate than you would believe. You want to be sure that the elderly in your family is in the care of a trustworthy home and staff, and it can be heartbreaking to discover if this trust is breached. The reason this happens is because the elderly population are more vulnerable to …
Getting Advice from an Attorney
Attorneys have a thorough understanding of the law in their specialized field, and are able to convey their understanding to you for your own personal matters. If you aren’t sure what the next steps are in your own legal matters or every day life, seek the help of an attorney. The law is quite complex and there are many circumstances …
Breaking Down Title Insurance: What You Need to Know
WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE AND WHY DO YOU NEED TO PURCHASE IT? Title insurance is a policy that ensures that you won’t have any unknown claims made to the ownership of your home. Below you are going to see a detailed description of what title insurance is and why it makes so much sense to have it. Through the search …
Estate Planning Checklist
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? Estate planning is a process where individuals specify how their money and other property will be managed after their deaths. Many estate plans include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills and powers of attorney. Estate planning may sound like a fancy word, however when you think about it in the big picture it just …
Injured at a construction site? Here’s who could be liable
Construction workers face a great deal of danger, particularly a construction site injury. In most cases, workers’ compensation is a viable option for a construction site injury. Laws related to workers’ compensation ensure workers injured in the course of their employment be paid for the damages. These laws also protect the injured worker’s Employer from lawsuits. WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION SITE …
Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in Massachusetts
Car accidents can be a terrifying experience. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, you may want to file a lawsuit. However, there is a limited window from the time of the accident to when you can file a claim. Before filing, it’s important to be aware of the details on the statute of …
Determining If Your Injury/Illness Is Work Related
Getting coverage under worker’s compensation plans will depend on whether your injury is work related. Every case is different, but here are some general guidelines for determining whether your injury/illness is work related. Injuries During a Break If you were on a break when an injury occurred, it’s normally not considered a work-related injury. However, there may be an exception …
Product Liability Law in Massachusetts
Every day, we use a wide range of products manufactured by different companies. At some point, you may find yourself injured as a result of using one of those products. If this should ever happen to you, it’s important to understand your rights under Massachusetts product liability law. Below is some information that may help. Examples of Product Liability Injury can …