Being struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel is a jarring and life-altering experience. In the chaotic days following a crash, victims are often left wondering how something so preventable could have occurred. If you are in this difficult situation,...
Family members often find that moving a loved one's property is less clear than they expected. When a personal representative takes over an estate, heirs may feel left out while that person gathers assets and pays debts. Understanding the rules for a Massachusetts...
For years, many Massachusetts businesses treated salary ranges as confidential. However, the landscape has changed with the “Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency.” If your business reached a specific growth threshold last year, your current job advertisements...
What happens if one owner wants out, becomes disabled or dies unexpectedly? In a family business, that question can feel uncomfortable, so many owners put it off. But waiting too long can turn a private family problem into a business dispute. The best time is before...
A dog attack in Worcester, Massachusetts, can leave you with scars that stay long after the bleeding stops and the wounds close. On top of the initial costs of immediate medical care, you may also need expensive cosmetic procedures to try to correct the damage....
Construction projects do not always go as planned. When defective work causes damage to a property, the question of who is responsible and how long you have to act depends on the type of claim you bring. Massachusetts law draws a firm line between tort and contract...
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be very jarring and disconcerting. Even if it is just a short-term injury, it can change how someone feels and interacts with others. In some cases, a TBI results in lifelong symptoms, which can impact a person’s...
After a truck crash, you may hear different accounts of what happened. One driver may blame another. An insurer may question your actions while you consider whether filing a personal injury claim makes sense. In Massachusetts, fault rarely rests with a single person....
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a critical federal wage law. It establishes the right of workers to receive fair pay for time worked. It governs various details of the wage calculation process, from time clock rounding to overtime calculations. Under the FLSA,...
When a person has testamentary capacity, they are able to write a will and draft an estate plan. This capacity indicates that they have the mental ability to understand the legal process of writing a will, that they are of sound mind, and that they understand the...
