INJURY SETTLEMENT IS NO SHORT PROCESS. No two personal injury cases are alike. While there may be similarities, fact patterns, issues of liability, injuries, the parties (and who may represent the parties) differ, even if slightly. For instance, let’s say there are two plaintiffs. They had nearly identical auto accidents. Both got rear-ended while stopped at the same stoplight, and …
Why everyone should know what statute of limitations means
By Neil Anderson Esq. at Tramontozzi Law Offices You may be familiar with the phrase statute of limitations. Then again, you may not. Prior to law school, I myself, was blissfully unaware. It is a phrase however, that all of us need to know. Basically, the statute of limitations is a limit on the time you must bring an action …
The Good Samaritan Law in Massachusetts, Bystander Protection and Responsibility
Recently,we were faced with a sudden unexpected medical crisis at Tramontozzi Law Offices; a situation in which The Good Samaritan Law would be applicable. Through the combined efforts of civilian use of CPR on site with EMT Voice support and a swift response by medical professionals at Melrose Fire & Rescue, Melrose Wakefield Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, our client …
Workers’ Compensation Accidents
There are many kinds of accidents that qualify for a workers’ compensation claim. Examples include slip and fall accidents, construction site accidents, and accidents related to heavy machinery malfunctions. It’s important to have an experienced advocate on your side to protect your rights and ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved. The two main requirements to qualify for a …
Negligence In Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims occur when someone causes harm to another and can generally apply to various scenarios. Negligence is a term used in describing these types of claims. The information below addresses situations in which negligence is involved in a personal injury claim. Technical Definition of Negligence Negligence is defined as the failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury …
Medical Misdiagnosis
Medical misdiagnosis, wrong diagnosis, or failure to diagnose happens far more frequently than most people think. Fortunately most illnesses, diseases and conditions can be treated and corrected even with a late diagnosis and there are no real consequences. However, sometimes a medical condition becomes irrevocably worsened, causing serious illness or death. The misdiagnosis may have caused too much time to …
Construction Site Accidents in Melrose Massachusetts
If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of any sort of construction site, you need to contact John Tramontozzi at Tramontozzi Law immediately to schedule an initial consultation. Construction is an effort to increase overall value of the property upon which it’s built and is an industry which is a vital cog in the economy, and …