I took a severe fall,striking my head on a ceramic floor and took 4 stitches in my elbow at a local dance club this past Sunday

Dear "Florence": Sorry for your injury! These cases are not as simple as they may seem. Although owners of restaurants owe a duty of...

Dear Medford: My guess is that you and your lawyer were miscommunicating, and not just about mediation. In Massachusetts, mediation is a...

After settling with at-fault ins for max, can I still sue at-fault party?

Dear Portland: If you give the insurer a release which protects the insured driver, you've waived any rights to make any future claim against...

Worker,s compensation

Dear "Newton": I can't really competently answer your question without the facts in hand. It appears at minimum that there's been some...

How much money can I get for a pain pump injury?

Dear "La Verkin": The prior poster is absolutely right. There are many factors that are uncertain in your individual case, and, as I've...

Can someone sue if they refuse to let the insurance handle the case?

If the other driver sues, your insurer will retain an attorney to represent you and protect your interest. This is why you (or, I'm guessing, in...

You shouldn't trust the insurer. Instead, as I have often preached, you should hire an experienced personal injury attorney. The insurer will...

Vehicle accident law suit

Dear Houston: Don't worry -- Comcast's insurer will likely contact you. If you have the insurance information concerning the truck, do as the...

My son slipped on a wet floor without a sign. I am currently writing the owner and I would love some legal jargon to include.

Dear Somerville: I handle cases like this all the time -- I'm right around the corner. Give me a call -- (617) 491-1099.

What do I do when I can not get in contact with my lawyer?

Dear Riverside: Check with your local licensing authority to make sure that they are not suspended from practice in California; if not, and if...