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Boston crash last winter worsened my anxiety can I still file for PTSD?
Yes - if the crash was within the last 3 years, you may still have a Massachusetts injury claim, including for PTSD...
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Can my husband still sue if Cambridge insurer keeps using his old MRI?
Massachusetts gives him 3 years to file suit; Connecticut would usually give him only 2. That extra year is real,...
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Why does the Lowell adjuster keep asking if I'm back to normal yet?
"Are you back to normal yet?" That question matters because in Massachusetts, your answer can be used to shrink or...
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Worcester go-kart burn just happened do I need a lawyer right now?
The mistake that costs people the most money is talking to the insurer before you know how bad the injury is. From...
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Did I miss the deadline to make insurance repay my VA bills in Lowell?
Yes - if you get this wrong, you can lose the injury claim entirely and with it any chance to recover the VA-paid...
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What evidence proves future lost income after a Worcester winter crash?
You usually have 3 years from the crash to sue in Massachusetts, and future lost income is provable if you back it...
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Years after my Springfield tire blowout crash, can I still sue in Massachusetts?
The police report might say "tire failure," "no citation issued," or just note a crash on the Mass Pike or I-91....
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Do I have to notify Springfield before suing over a city truck crash?
Yes - if a Springfield city truck injured your family member, Massachusetts usually requires a written claim first,...
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How much is a Cambridge hit-and-run injury claim worth in Massachusetts?
Many Massachusetts hit-and-run injury claims pay in the low five figures, while serious cases can reach $50,000 to...
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Should I see my doctor or the insurer's IME after a deer crash?
$8,000 is the basic Massachusetts PIP limit, and the smarter move is usually to treat with your own doctor first,...
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Is saving evidence after my kid's Cambridge school-zone crash even worth it?
You may have as little as days to save key evidence, and generally 3 years to file a Massachusetts injury lawsuit....
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I used VA care after a Fall River deer crash did I ruin my claim?
The ER or VA doctor told you to get treated. The insurance company will use that same treatment record to hunt for...
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Can my Fall River hospital block me from suing after security slammed me at work?
File a workers' comp claim with your employer immediately, and if the insurer denies or underpays it, file a Form...
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Why is my insurer blaming the installer for my Boston house fire burns?
The worst mistake is believing the insurer when it says, "This is really the installer's problem, not ours." From...
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Can I choose my own doctor for workers' comp in Massachusetts?
Yes - in Massachusetts, you can usually treat with your own doctor for a work injury, not just the company doctor....
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New Bedford roadwork just broke my leg do I have to notify the city now?
If a lane shift on Route 18 in New Bedford or a city work zone by the Coggeshall Street bridge just put you in an...
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Brockton adjuster wants immigration info before paying - do I need a lawyer?
The worst mistake people make is handing over immigration information that has nothing to do with the injury claim....
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fact witness
A person who testifies about what they directly saw, heard, did, or observed, rather than offering specialized...
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permanent total disability
Two-thirds of your average weekly wage can be on the line if this is labeled the wrong way. If an insurer treats a...
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preponderance of evidence
What do you actually have to prove to win a civil case? In most injury lawsuits, you do not need to prove your case...
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expert witness
A qualified specialist brought in to explain technical, medical, scientific, or industry issues a judge or jury...
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discovery rule
A legal rule that can delay the start of a filing deadline until an injured person knew, or reasonably should have...
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spoliation
What happens if key evidence gets destroyed, altered, or lost after an injury? That is spoliation: the failure to...
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statute of limitations
Like a punch-clock deadline at the end of a shift, once the window closes, nobody cares how good your excuse is -...
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statute of repose
How can a lawsuit be too late even if you only recently found out what caused the harm? A statute of repose is a...
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subpoena duces tecum
A demand for records can swing the value of a case fast. If key papers never show up - or show up late - you can...
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burden of proof
People mix this up with the standard of proof, but they are not the same. The burden of proof is about who has to...
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trespasser
Not just anyone who gets hurt on someone else's property qualifies as a trespasser. A customer who walks into the...
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open and obvious danger
Missing this idea can wreck a claim after a bad fall or other property injury, because a landowner may argue the...
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remittitur
You might see this in a court order or hear it from a lawyer as, "The judge denied a new trial on the condition of...
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clear and convincing evidence
What level of proof does that actually mean? It means the evidence has to be strong enough to leave the judge or...
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judgment
So what does it mean when the court enters a judgment? It means the case has reached an official decision the court...
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additur
Insurance companies and defense lawyers sometimes toss this word around when a jury award comes in low, acting as if...
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jury deliberation
You may see this in a trial notice, a courtroom update, or hear a lawyer say, "The case is with the jury now" or...
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deposition
What happens when the other side wants to question you before trial? A deposition is a formal, out-of-court session...
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licensee
You just got a letter that says you were a "licensee" on the property, not an invitee, and that wording can affect...
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This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every case is different. If you or a loved one was injured, talk to an attorney about your situation.
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