Massachusetts Personal Injury FAQs
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I Was Injured. Can I File A Lawsuit Against The Party That Caused My Injury?
A: In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the … more -
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Who Is Responsible When A Person Is Injured?
A: The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. … more -
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How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?
A: There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Massachusetts will handle claims up to $2000. If your injury is … more -
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How Much Will An Attorney Cost?
A: Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … more -
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How Long Do I Have To Hire An Attorney?
A: The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is … more -
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How Will My Claim Be Processed?
A: Although most of us would prefer to avoid filing a lawsuit or going to court, it is sometimes necessary to pursue litigation to get full value for your claim. … more -
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What Damages Can I Recover?
A: You are entitled to recover for any actual damages that were proximately caused by the wrongful conduct of the defendant. Actual damages refers to the amount of money … more -
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How Can I Determine How Much My Claim Is Worth?
A: Attorneys are prohibited from promising that they will obtain a certain amount of money for you. For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of … more
