If you are suffering from a serious injury, the last thing you want to think about is complicated legal matters. That being said, you may be faced with an important decision at this point in time. On the one hand, you could pursue legal action and take an injury lawsuit to court. On the other …
These days, the economic pressures we face are greater than ever before. As a result, bankruptcy is becoming more and more common. If you are behind on your mortgage payments, credit card bills, and/or a multitude of other debts, it can feel like the walls are closing in around you. It is important to realize …
What Should I Do Immediately – or at the Scene Just After the Accident? First, check yourself and any passengers for injuries, and assess the immediate area for safety. Call for help from emergency services or have a bystander call. Anyone experiencing neck or back pain should try to avoid moving until emergency personnel arrive …
There are general rules for when police can take and search your belongings. These rules come from the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can’t take or search your property without having a good reason to think that you’ve committed a crime. In most cases, they can’t take …
As the coronavirus virus continues to impact the lives of Massachusetts residents, separated parents are facing many new and unprecedented challenges. While many authorities recommend that people stay at home except when performing certain essential activities, children must still move between households. In these situations, it’s common for people to have concerns about how …
Traumatic brain injuries are common after being involved in a fall, vehicle collision, or any other type of accident. These devastating injuries impact not just the way that a person thinks, but also the way that person maneuvers through the world. Consequently, many traumatic brain injury victims end up requiring substantial medical treatment. We understand …
Assessing your financial well-being should not only be about how much you have in your checking, savings, brokerage, retirement, and investment accounts, or whether your assets (house, cars, boats, priceless arts, etc.) can be cashed, i.e. sold, to cover your liabilities (credit card debts, student loans, mortgage, etc.), it should also focus on making legal …
The alimony laws of Massachusetts can be complex, but if you are going through a divorce, it is worth trying to learn as much as you can about them. One thing that you have to know is that not all divorces are going to include alimony. There are specific cases that might qualify for these …
If it’s July, it must be blueberry season! Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients. They help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health. Wow! Blueberries can be used in a variety of ways, in jellies, jams, muffins, pies, waffles, added to cereals and yogurt, …
If you’re wondering “How much child support will I get?” consider that when parents separate and ultimately divorce, one of the parents may be eligible for child support, which is money paid by the other parent to help with the financial needs of the child. Who pays and how much is determined by the justices …