Have you been injured in a Cape Cod vehicle accident? Our motor vehicle accident attorneys are dedicated to effectively representing those whom the negligent acts of others have injured. The physical, psychological, and financial damages from an auto accident can have a devastating impact. Worrying about financial damages from an accident can be stressful. It…
Continue reading ›Perhaps this year, in addition to trying to lose weight or quit a bad habit, you should think higher and consider some ways that you can better protect yourself and your family. Our Cape Cod car accident attorneys would like residents to make safer driving habits one of their 2014 New Year’s resolutions. A study…
Continue reading ›Most employees in Hyannis and Plymouth, Massachusetts go to work each day and perform their duties expecting that they will be safe, yet work related accidents do happen. When a worker is injured during the course of employment, workers’ compensation laws allow the employee to recover compensation for their injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits help lift…
Continue reading ›A criminal misdemeanor record for marijuana possession can have serious consequences and follow you for years. It will impact your ability to gain employment, receive security clearances, qualify for professional licenses, or obtain student loans. If you have been charged with criminal possession of marijuana, our attorneys at our law firm know how to defend…
Continue reading ›If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney soon after the accident, even if your insurance company is involved. Insurance adjusters may seem to be on your side, but their job is to minimize insurance claim. A personal injury attorney will protect your rights…
Continue reading ›Recently in Dos Santos v. Coleta, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts further defined the role of the “open and obvious” rule in premises liability cases. Under the “open and obvious” rule, the defendant in a negligence case is relieved of their duty of care if the hazard is open and obvious. However, a property…
Continue reading ›In a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) decision, a mother and daughter brought a medical malpractice action against a medical practitioner for complications arising during childbirth causing the child to have severe and permanent injuries. The plaintiffs claimed that the defendant failed to detect significant abnormalities that may have caused the birthing complications. Through…
Continue reading ›Massachusetts has one of the strongest Consumer Protection Acts in the country. Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 93A, known as Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, the Attorney General or a consumer can bring a legal action against unfair or deceptive conduct in the market place. This includes unfair and deceptive settlement practices when insurance companies unreasonably…
Continue reading ›Most working people go to their jobs every day and perform their duties without any problems. Work site accidents are rare. Usually, only the more serious accidents make the news. Just weeks ago, a Hyannis construction worker was injured when a skid loader fell on him. The accident happened on a construction site near Attucks…
Continue reading ›On October 26, several law enforcement agencies in the Cape hosted the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Cape Cod Times reported that fourteen towns took part in the event to help rid localities of potentially dangerous prescription drugs. The National Drug Take-Back Day, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement…
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