Recently we were treated to a rare example of a court’s analysis of the Massachusetts Wage Act (G.L. c. 149, § 148), which imposes strict penalties on employers for late payment of wages. The Act subjects employers to penalties equal to treble damages plus attorneys’ fees for each violation of the Act—whether the payment is […]
How Much Can I Sue for a Dog Bite in MA?
Most of us have a positive association with dogs – like TikTok’s famous Noodle, the pug who tells us whether we will have a “bones” or “no bones” day. But as cute and cuddly as dogs can be, they are still animals. If you are one of the 4.5 million people who are bitten by […]
Boston Bicycle Safety Tips
During the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic on Boston-area roads decreased significantly. As things have opened back up, the number of motor vehicles on our streets and highways has shot back up to its pre-pandemic levels. This puts everyone on the road – including bicyclists and pedestrians – at higher risk of being hurt in an accident. […]
Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer
A serious personal injury caused by negligence can happen unexpectedly to anyone. You don’t have to be in a traffic wreck. You could slip on a wet floor at the supermarket, suffer a dog bite, or sustain a burn injury from a faulty appliance. What is your legal recourse in Massachusetts if you are injured […]
Suing a Nursing Home In Massachusetts
Recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that as of 2018 there are about 15,600 nursing homes operating in the United States. Those nursing homes provide care for more than 1.3 million people. Unfortunately, many of the nation’s elderly don’t receive the care their loved ones intended for them […]
