Everyday we purchase products, and when we purchase these products we expect that they are safe and will not cause us injury. These injuries can come from the everyday hazards of life; however, sometimes the injury comes from an inherent defect in the product we purchased. If you have been injured by the failure of…
Continue reading ›As difficult as this may be to read, do not yet put away the snow shovels. The recent snow storms and bitter cold show that Cape Cod still has some winter left. Even Punxsutawney Phil predicted another six weeks of winter. Property owners have a duty of care to maintain their property in a safe…
Continue reading ›Changes in technology change the practice of Massachusetts’ law. In recent years, the evolution of social media and smart phones have changed how lawyers communicate with each other and their clients. Before long, the practice of law will be changed by how cars communicate with each other. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Continue reading ›Over the past several decades, arbitration clauses have increasingly been used to resolve legal disputes. An Arbitration clause is an agreement between two contracting parties to settle their disputes in arbitration as opposed to going to trial. Their increased use has several justifications including reducing court volume. It may be strange to find an article…
Continue reading ›With personal injury cases, sometimes an individual will be found liable for an injury to a party they do not even know. The courts are reluctant to extend liability to these unknown third parties, especially when they involve a patient-physician relationship. In 2007, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (“SJC”) allowed for physician liability to…
Continue reading ›In order to preserve evidence in your Cape Cod personal injury case, it is critical to talk to an experienced Hyannis Personal Injury Lawyer. Personal injury cases usually require the need of expert testimony and compiled works as evidence to prove a case. The rules of evidence used to bring this type of evidence can…
Continue reading ›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…
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