Most adult drivers admit to driving distracted according to a HealthDay poll from November, 2011. The results are alarming:  *86% of drivers said they ate or drank while driving, 57% said they do it often *37% have sent or received text messages while driving, and 18% said they do it regularly. *41% percent of adult drivers...Read More

This is an article that was published in June of 2010 in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.  It contains some shocking statistics regarding your chances at a jury trial in a personal injury claim.  The numbers have held true two years later.  When you reject a settlement offer and take your case to a jury, it is...Read More

It’s that time of year again; Prom Season. The joy of a mother and daughter shopping for a prom dress. A young man with his friends trying on tuxedos. Tragically, this magical night turns into into a nightmare due to careless and negligent driving. In many cases, alcohol and drunk driving are involved.  Many personal...Read More

Have you ever been involved in a car accident or suffered another injury that was not your fault.  You are in pain, you may not be able to work, you have medical bills and you really want to know how much you would be entitled to.  You want to be fairly compensated for all your...Read More

One of the most important coverages you should have on your auto insurance is Underinsured coverage. Most people, however, have no idea how Underinsured coverage works.  As an experienced personal injury attorney, I know how it works. Let me try to explain it. You are in a car accident that was not your fault, you...Read More

Do I have your attention now?  I am only kidding. The reason I wrote this BLOG article is to plead with everyone who reads it NOT to text and drive.   Over the last few years I have seen a disturbing trend in personal injury claims.   There has been a dramatic increase in car accidents due...Read More

Over the last few years I have seen a concerning trend as an attorney who represents those injured in car accidents and other personal injury claims. When dealing with accidents, the insurance companies typically use all means at their disposal to defend a claim, including social media. They try to diminish the value of the claim thus...Read More

You are going through an intersection and you have a green light. A car comes out of nowhere from your right, fails to stop at a red light and crashes into your car broadside. You are hurt, confused and in shock. Everything will be alright because the car accident was not your fault right? DO...Read More

Over the past 21 years practicing personal injury law, I have heard hundreds of jokes and about attorneys. What’s the difference between a lawyer and a boxing referee?  (A boxing referee doesn’t get paid more for a longer fight) and What’s the difference between God and an attorney? (God doesn’t think he’s an attorney) I...Read More

1. The insurance company does not want you to hire an attorney.  In fact, I have had clients tell me that their adjuster specifically told them “don’t get an attorney; they will take a good chunk of your settlement”.   If you don’t get an attorney you will leave hundreds if not thousands of dollars on...Read More