DO I NEED AN ‘UMBRELLA’ INSURANCE POLICY Umbrella insurance—also referred to as catastrophic liability insurance—is insurance that provides you with additional or supplemental coverage beyond the traditional bodily injury coverage provided by your automobile, boat or homeowners insurance. The majority of people will never require the protection of umbrella insurance. However, there are a number …
What You Should Know About Uninsured/Underinsured Automobile Insurance
What You Should Know About Uninsured/Underinsured Automobile Insurance Turn on the television these days and you are guaranteed to see advertisements by local and national insurance companies encouraging you to switch to them for your automobile insurance needs. Each one will tout that they can provide you with the cheapest rates. What they aren’t telling …
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A Brief Overview of the Standards for Snow and Ice Cases in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
A Brief Overview of the Standards for Snow and Ice Cases in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut As the weather begins its cold turn and the ice starts to claim our windshields, you may find yourself wondering to what extent can a landlord or commercial tenant be liable in the event you slip and fall …
CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?
Most employers maintain a company handbook, employee manual, or something similar. This handbook will be provided to employees when they start their new job and often outlines the rules of the job-place, leave and vacation policies, and the employer’s expectations. Sometimes, these handbooks will outline a progressive discipline procedure, and rules regarding how an employee …
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Preserving the Evidence (A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words)
Preserving the Evidence (A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words) We have all heard the old saying ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. But what does it really mean and how is it relevant to the practice of personal injury law. In personal injury cases, the majority of incidents are unwitnessed and there is …
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Money may in fact grow on trees in Massachusetts
In a few months, as the seasons begin to change and summer gives way to fall, our focus may turn to the trees of New England, as their leaves begin their annual change in color. It happens every fall, and it brings visitors into the area from all over the country, and the world. Trees …
Swimming Pool Injuries
Swimming Pool Injuries Now that summer is here and the temperatures are heading north of 90 degrees, everyone is heading to the beach, pool or lake to cool off with friends and family. For those of us without access to the ocean or lakes, swimming in local pools is an activity that most of us …
Lead Poisoning and Massachusetts Law
Lead Poisoning and Massachusetts Law With the recent press about the lead in Flint, Michigan’s water system, and the lawsuit brought by the residents of Flint, a lot of people are wondering about the signs of lead poisoning and the long term effects. While lead poisoning certainly can cause ill effects on adults, children under …
