Cape Cod Injury Lawyer BlogHave you been charged with a criminal allegation? There are many steps to take once charged with a criminal offense, and that includes finding a reliable criminal defense attorney near me that assists you with your case. The Law Offices of John Manoog III are prepared to settle and win your criminal defense case. We offer three […]
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When to See a Defective Equipment Lawyer
In the age of mass production, it isn’t uncommon to find that a product you’ve purchased or used is malfunctioning. Sometimes the malfunction is minimal, disrupting our day. However, there are times when faulty equipment may disrupt our life-possibly for good. Whether you’ve suffered from a severe injury or a small one, The Law Offices […]
What To Do After A Car Accident
Getting in a car accident can be a stressful experience, especially if it’s severe. There could be injuries, your car could be totaled, and your insurance payments could skyrocket. However, you have options to make the time after the accident a little easier on you, even if it was your fault. At the Law Offices […]
3 Reasons You Should Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Cape Cod
Motor vehicle accidents can result in life-altering changes in nearly every aspect of your life. Injuries sustained from these accidents can put you out of work, limit what you can do in your spare time, and much more. When dealing with these massive changes, it can be easy to let hiring a personal injury lawyer Cape […]
Nation’s Highest Court Decides Whether Government’s Failure to Turn Over Evidence Should Result in New Trial in Criminal Case
In a Cape Cod criminal case, both the prosecution and the defense have certain obligations to provide the opposing party with evidence that may be used at trial. In particular, the government must provide exculpatory evidence – evidence that tends to show the innocence of the defendant. Of course, this does not always happen, and […]
Massachusetts Mother’s Medical Malpractice Case on Behalf of Minor Child Was Barred by Seven-Year Statute of Repose – Moeng v. Thacker
Under Massachusetts law, medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to both a statute of limitations and a statute of repose. The statute of limitations controls the time during which a claim may be filed after an action accrues, but the statute of repose allows a set amount of additional time in certain instances, including when the […]
Law Firm Did Not Have to Hand Over Client’s Cell Phone – In the Matter of a Grand Jury Investigation
In the case of In the Matter of a Grand Jury Investigation, a certain law firm agreed to represent a client in April 2013. At the time, the client was under investigation by a grand jury, but an indictment had not yet been issued. According to allegations by the Commonwealth, the client gave his cell phone to the […]
Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable in Suit by Patient’s Son Against Massachusetts Nursing Home – Barrow v. Dartmouth House Nursing Home, Inc.
Unfortunately, acts of negligence and medical malpractice are all too common in nursing homes. In an attempt to control costs associated with litigation, many long-term care facilities encourage patients and their family members to sign agreements to arbitrate any claims that arise from the patient’s care. The enforceability of these agreements has become a frequently litigated issue. […]
Patient in Unsuccessful Clinical Trial Stated a Claim under Massachusetts Law for Negligence as to Trial Sponsor’s Drafting of Consent Form – Zeman v. Williams
The process of bringing new medicines and treatment options to patients can be long and tedious. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency that governs the procedure by which new drugs and treatments are approved for use on patients, is supposed to protect consumers, but dangerous drugs do still make their way into the marketplace. Remember […]
Invasion of Privacy Claim Reinstated on Appeal in Suit Between Massachusetts Neighbors: Polay v. McMahon
We all know that life seems to flow a little more easily when we get along with our neighbors. Unfortunately, that is not always possible. At the Law Office of John C. Manoog, we have handled many cases between neighbors in which the issue was an injury to a child, a dog bite, or a fall […]