What can I expect to happen after I hire a car accident attorney?

Additional Information: I was involved in a car accident and was struck from behind.  The other drive was going about 80 MPH down route 9 in Shrewsbury when he hit my auto.  As a result of the accident my doctor has said I have 25% permanent partial  loss of function of lumbar spine.  I am going to hire a lawyer but wanted to be prepared- 

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What is the process once I hire a slip and fall lawyer?

Additional Information: I slipped and fell on a puddle of water in a local convenient store in Millbury. I have 2 hairline fractures in my hip and one in my shoulder. There was no “caution/ wet floor” sign and there was one witness.  The witness took some pictures and video with her cell phone of water leaking out of the freezer case. ATTORNEY  ANSWER: Once

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How does the new snow and ice law affect my liability as a landlord in MA?

Additional Information: I have several rental properties in Worcester and Auburn.  How does the new law regarding snow and ice affect me as a landlord and my exposure to liability and personal injury claims? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Previously, the law in Massachusetts exempted property owners from liability for injuries caused by natural accumulations of snow or ice.  This exemption existed at common law, not by statute. 

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What kind of damages will I be entitled to in car accident lawsuit?

Additional Information: I recently suffered an injury in a car accident on Route 9 near Westborough.  I know I have to consult with a car accident lawyer, but in general, under Massachusetts law, what is best case scenario for what I will be entitled to for damages?   I have medical expenses and have missed work.  I will likely have permanent pain in my right leg. 

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What do I need to know about hiring a personal injury attorney?

Additional Information: I was involved in a car accident on a residential street in Northborough.   A truck blew through an stop light and crashed into my car in the intersection and I was pretty seriously injured.  I know I need to hire a personal injury attorney but I’m feeling confused.  What should I know before hiring a lawyer and what’s the statute of limitations to

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Does Massachusetts allow pain-and-suffering claims?

Massachusetts allows pain-and-suffering claims in some cases and up to a certain amount. Pain-and-suffering claims are “non-economic” in that they are not seeking to compensate for a financial loss, such as damage to property, medical bills or lost income, which are “economic” damages. In Massachusetts, pain-and-suffering claims must usually be filed alongside economic claims. In the case of car accidents, the medical expenses must exceed

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Do we need a personal injury attorney who specializes in motorcycle accidents?

Additional Information: My sister suffered a pretty bad injury after a motorcycle accident on Route 9 in Leicester.  She was riding on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle when a car hit them.  With it being a motorcycle accident vs. an auto accident, are the laws or personal injury case settlements any different? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The issues surrounding the key elements of settling your sister’s

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I was recently in a car accident and have a neck injury. Who is liable?

Additional  Information: I was rear-ended by a delivery truck of a pretty large Worcester based company.  I suffered a neck injury as a result of the accident. I’ve been seen and followed by a doctor and am in physical therapy now. The Worcester Police got the name of the driver and the insurance information but I was wondering- who is liable? the driver? the company

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