If a porch I was standing on broke causing me to get hurt, is the homeowner liable?

Although it's not automatic, the odds are that they would be liable. A homeowner is under a duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe...

If the defendant's liability insurance limits are $20,000 then that is the most that the insurance company can be required to pay regardless of the...

Is a homeowner liable for injuries if his front deck breaks?

There is almost never such a thing as a "freak accident". Massachusetts has a building code with specific requirements as to how decks are to be...

When your case settle, if you have unpaid medical bills and a Lein is it taking out of the settlement before sent to the lawyer

It can be handled either way, but the important point is that the lien has to be paid (or sufficient funds withheld to pay it) before your attorney...

It does sound strange. As the client you are entitled to copies of anything in your file. Although I do not routinely provide a copy of a demand...

I was run over by a car on the sidewalk. I recently received a subpoena from the driver's insurance company. Do I need a lawyer?

Yes. You'll need to go over what happened in detail with an attorney and show them the paperwork so that your rights are protected. Also, if you...

Why would an opposing attorney request psych records for a slip and fall case?

I am also puzzled as to why your attorney wants you to release psychologist or psychiatrist records to the other side. Under Massachusetts law,...

Do I have a good case?

It sounds like you probably have a good case, but you should go over the facts in detail with an experienced personal injury attorney. Most...

What can I do if I cannot afford a lawyer and have according to geico only have two weeks to collect on what they owe me.

Most plaintiff's personal injury lawyers are willing to represent clients, assuming they have a good case, on a contingency fee basis, meaning that...

Can a business owner in Massachusetts be sued if a person falls on their property?

Business owners have a responsibility to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. This includes complying, in Massachusetts, with the...