By Robert I. Feinberg | Published March 13, 2024 | Posted in Accidents, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: car crash, economic damage, injuries | Comments Off on How Are Damages Measured in an Automobile Accident Case?
If you’ve been hurt in a car crash in Massachusetts, there are legal remedies available to obtain compensation. In general, the value of the damages you can recover depend on the severity of your injuries, the effects of your injuries on your life and the amount of insurance available from all sources. Damages in personal Read More
Read MoreThe spinal cord is a long, thin tube of nerves that runs down the back from the brainstem to the lower back. It carries messages from the brain to the muscles, telling them to move, and sends impulses back to the brain. An acute spinal cord injury disrupts the normal messages between the brain and Read More
Read MoreConstruction sites are inherently dangerous places. Their premises are constantly in flux as the work progresses, so each day can present a new set of hazards for workers and others who may be present. Machinery, equipment, power tools, open trenches and vehicles pose constant risks. Common types of construction accidents and injuries include: Falls from Read More
Read MoreIn Massachusetts, fault for a car accident is generally determined based on negligence, which is the failure to exercise the reasonable care that a prudent person would ordinarily observe under similar circumstances. When it comes to rear-end collisions, the law makes it a presumption that the driver in the rear vehicle was principally at fault, Read More
Read MoreIn Massachusetts, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This includes protecting the safety of pedestrians by keeping sidewalks and steps clear of snow and ice. Failure to do so may result in liability for injuries sustained by individuals due to the owner’s negligence. The duty to Read More
Read MoreBig box retail stores have become a staple of consumer culture, offering a vast array of products at lower prices. However, with their vast inventory and high customer footfall, these stores also present unique challenges and risks for shoppers. Customers can face a range of dangers, from cluttered aisles to poorly trained employees and inadequate Read More
Read MoreTruck accidents are often devastating, with the potential for serious injuries and fatalities resulting. There are various factors that can contribute to these accidents, and mechanical problems with the truck itself are significant causes. Understanding these issues is vital to determining fault for trucking accidents, which in turn affects the monetary damages that victims can Read More
Read MoreA recent accident in Dorchester points up the dangers of “dooring” — the act of opening the door of a parked vehicle into a lane of traffic. On September 22, a woman on a bicycle suffered life-threatening injuries when she crashed into an open car door, caromed off it and was hit by a school Read More
Read MorePeople who walk away from an auto accident without an obvious traumatic injury may not have escaped unscathed. The body naturally produces hormones that mask pain and delay the onset of symptoms. Some internal injuries don’t start manifesting themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. If you were involved in a motor vehicle Read More
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