When you or a loved one is injured, the most important thing is physical well-being. Whether the injury is the result of a car accident, a fall, or negligence by another person, you may have the right to be compensated. Often this means dealing with insurance companies who do not want to properly compensate you, or even going to court. No matter the nature of the injury, having a lawyer to help you navigate the system is important.
Car accidents are common, and can be devastating. In Massachusetts, every driver must have car insurance, and this insurance is supposed to compensate someone for their physical injuries after an accident. Payment for medical needs, as well as money to accommodate the pain and suffering caused by an injury is not always easy to obtain.
If an injury occurs in the workplace, then you could be entitled to payments to compensate you for your lost earnings and your injuries. In Massachusetts, worker’s comp claims go through a specialized administrative agency known as the Department of Industrial Accidents. An attorney familiar with the procedures and workings of this field of law can help ensure the maximum possible recovery.
Massachusetts law imposes strict liability on a dog owner whose dog bites someone. What this means is that if you are attacked by a dog, there is a very high chance that you can be compensated by that owner or their insurance. However, you will want to have a trusted lawyer by your side to make sure your rights are protected.
Massachusetts has strict laws about the payment of wages, including when and how you are required to be paid. Being paid late, not receiving overtime pay, or other violations of the wage laws could result in an employer being on the hook to pay you for up to three times the amount you should have been paid.
It is illegal in Massachusetts to be discriminated against in employment based on your race, sex, age, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Discrimination can take many forms, some of them merely implicit. Often, discrimination claims require filing a complaint in a special agency known as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Proper representation in front of this Commission could be the difference between being adequately compensated for the discrimination you faced, or not.
Massachusetts has an extremely strong laws protecting consumers from overreaching or deceptive business practices. The law, G.L. chapter 93A, can allow a mistreated consumer to be awarded significant monetary compensation. However, the law has certain formal requirements that must be met, and a knowledgeable attorney can help you maximize your recovery for your consumer protection case.
