Finding out that a newly built construction project has a defect can cause significant problems for both the developer and the purchaser. It can result in disputes over who’s responsible for carrying out remediation work. Such disputes have the potential to bring...
A poor outcome in court doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a victim of legal malpractice – even if your lawyer was just simply “out-lawyered” by the other party’s attorney. To be considered a victim of legal malpractice, you generally have to show that your attorney...
Being assaulted physically is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. Unfortunately, the number of assaults being reported each year in the US exceeds 1 million. If this has happened to you, then law enforcement should go out of the way to seek...
When hiring workers for your business, you may consider creating an employment contract for them to read and sign. Employment contracts are agreements that define the relationship between workers and employers. An employment contract comes in written, inferred or oral...
A fall in an icy parking lot can lead to more than just your hurt pride and embarrassment. Victims are often severely injured due to their slips – with serious consequences both in medical bills and lost wages. What can you do if you’re injured because you fell in an...
Drivers must ensure they get enough sleep to drive safely. Drivers who have gone 20 hours without sleep have similar effects as someone who is legally impaired. Even before they hit that point, fatigued drivers put others at risk. While you may think that only lack...
Many people’s first thoughts if you mention post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would be of servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan or Iraq. Yet, it’s also common among those who aren’t in the military, particularly those who’ve had vehicle accidents. It can...
Massachusetts is one of just 11 states, along with the District of Columbia, that guarantee paid family and medical leave for employees. Workers in all states have the right to take time off to care for a close family member or their own medical needs thanks to the...
Most car wrecks happen in split seconds. One moment you are driving home after a fruitful day at work, and the next you are injured and in pain. If you are involved in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s mistakes, you may be entitled to compensation for...
According to the National Safety Council, 4.8 million medically-consulted injuries occurred as a result of auto accidents in the U.S. in 2020 alone. The estimated costs stemming from U.S. auto accidents that year topped $473 billion. Yet, there were relatively few...
