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Who Pays Medical Bills If You Are Injured in a Car Accident and Why Must a Medical Lien be Honored?
By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire One of the first questions you ask yourself when injured in an automobile accident, is who will pay my medical bills? If the accident is not your fault, you naturally assume the responsible party will pay your medical bills. You are not at fault. Why should you or your insurance ... Read More »If You Hire a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Because You Were Hurt in an Accident, Does It Mean You Are Going to Court?
By Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire The short answer to this question is no. Just because you decide to pursue a case against the responsible party does NOT mean you are going to court. The fact you retain a personal injury lawyer to represent you does NOT trigger a lawsuit being filed in a Massachusetts court. ... Read More »What to do if you get attacked by a dog in Massachusetts?
By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire In the news just last week, two German Shepherd Dogs in Lakeville, Massachusetts bit an 8-year-old boy. According to 7 News Boston, the the attack occurred while the boy was simply spending time with his family. The location of the attack was in Ted Williams Park in Lakeville, according to ... Read More »Has Cambridge, Massachusetts Found the Answer for Safer Travel for Bicyclists on City Roads?
By Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire Our law firm is located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts in Harvard Square. Whether traveling through Cambridge, Massachusetts in a car or walking the city, it is easy to see that many people in Cambridge, Massachusetts choose to use a bicycle to get around. Cycling offers convenience, exercise and ... Read More »How do you know if you have a personal injury case?
By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire Every single day accidents occur, but not every accident means you have a right to legal recourse. A personal injury occurs when you are hurt through someone else’s fault. When you are injured, a common question comes up: “What can you, as an accident victim do, to help yourself after ... Read More »How Do You Choose a Car Accident Lawyer?
By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire No one wants to think about being in a car accident and suffering injuries or loss of a loved one. When we are in our cars backed up on a highway in a traffic jam and then see the fire truck and ambulance ahead, we all immediately hope for the ... Read More »Morgan Helfman v. Northeastern University & Others MA SJC decided July 27, 2020
By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire Do Colleges have any responsibility for nonconsensual sexual encounters between students when the victim is intoxicated? The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts rejects Northeastern University’s claim that it has no duty or responsibility to protect a student while voluntarily intoxicated. The Court provides guidance on what colleges and universities are ... Read More »The Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Local Female Personal Injury Lawyer In Massachusetts.
By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire Should gender matter when you hire a personal injury lawyer? Often gender does not matter, but hiring a female attorney has distinct advantages, which can lead to a better overall experience for all genders. Our TV airwaves in Massachusetts are filled with men in dark suits from outside of the ... Read More »Sally Lauenzi vs New England Sports Management Corporation
By: Karen Piso Nadeau Massachusetts Judge Rules Mother May Pursue her Personal Injury Claim Against the Commercial Sports Venue A Marlborough, Massachusetts Hockey Rink Attempts to Shield Itself from Liability to a Mother Seriously Injured by a Puck to her Head while Watching her Son Play at a Youth Hockey Tournament The mother in the ... Read More »Dangerous Increase In Illegal Fireworks In Massachusetts Due To Covid 19 And How To Prevent Serious Personal Injury From Fireworks
By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire No Fireworks Displays this 4th of July The fourth of July in Massachusetts has many traditions like backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, parades and enjoying the company of family and friends. The main attraction for many of us around the 4th of July is the fireworks displays in towns ... Read More »11 Things Everyone Must Know If Involved in a Car Accident in Massachusetts
By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire and Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire With Phase 2 starting Monday June 8th, there will be more of us on the road again. Recently, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced the 1st Step of Phase 2 of the Massachusetts re-opening would begin on Monday, June 8th (with the start for Step 2 ... Read More »Safety Tips to Protect Our Kids Enjoying Swimming Pools In Massachusetts This Summer
By Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire What We Can Do to Decrease the Risk of Drowning During the Coronavirus Pandemic Pediatricians are warning that the drowning risk for kids may increase this summer during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents are multi-tasking and working from home. Families are purchasing more inflatable or kiddie pools. All of this increases ... Read More »“Safer At Home” Massachusetts Plans To Reopen In Four Phases
By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire and Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire The Massachusetts Stay At Home Advisory has been downgraded to a ‘Safer At Home’ Advisory. While still encouraging residents to stay at home as much as possible, and to encourage businesses to continue to allow employees to work remotely, the reopening will be implemented ... Read More »The Impact of the Coronavirus on Motor Vehicle Traffic, Car Accidents and Road Fatalities in Massachusetts
By: Karen Nadeau, Esquire During the Stay at Home Advisory we are doing a lot less driving. Why? -Many of us have no commute to work. Some sadly lost their jobs and others work remotely. -Those of us accustomed to juggling kids to and from school, sports and other extracurricular activities now yearn for ... Read More »Massachusetts Coronavirus Bicycle Outing Ends in Wrongful Death and Serious Injuries After Car Negligently Collides With a Family
By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire In Massachusetts, the coronavirus emergency has mandated the closures of nonessential businesses, daycares, schools and colleges. This has forced many families to unite under one roof and stay at home. Social distancing, working remotely, attending school on-line with the help of zoom, college lectures and exams on-line, and in my ... Read More »