July 28, 2022 – Benevolent Gesture Statute Nunes v. Duffy, _ _ _ Mass. App. _ _ _ (2002) (G.L. c. 233, S23D; Benevolent Gesture Statute) Officially released on July 28, 2022 Key Points: The Appellate Court held that while the first portion of an
Slip, or trip, and falls can often result in injury. These accidents can be caused by slippery surfaces, defects on the ground, or when a pathway is blocked by an object. Sometimes these accidents don’t result in injuring anything more than a person’s pride. Other
Officially released on October 19, 2021 Key Points: Class action lawsuit to determine if inherent diminished value (IDV) was compensable under part 4 of the Standard Massachusetts automobile insurance policy. The SJC determined that IDV damages are recoverable under part 4, however, a Plaintiff will
What Qualifies As A Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Wrongful death happens when a person dies or is killed as a result of another person’s negligence or misconduct, then the family members or the deceased individual may sue for wrongful death. This type of lawsuit seeks to
Are you wondering if it is worth hiring a personal injury lawyer in 2021? The quick answer is yes – an experienced personal injury attorney has intimate knowledge of personal injury law. Additionally, your Massachusetts personal injury lawyer will also know how the claims handling
