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What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case?

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation through a personal injury claim. In Massachusetts, compensation helps restore what was lost—physically, financially, and emotionally—after an accident. Understanding the types of damages available in a personal injury case can help you better evaluate your claim and what you may be able to recover. What Is Compensation in a Personal

Should I Speak to the Insurance Adjuster After My Car Accident?

After a car accident, you will often receive a call from an insurance adjuster within days, sometimes even hours. You may get calls from more than one adjuster as both your insurance company and other driver’s insurance company want to speak with you. The adjuster may sound friendly and helpful, but many injured individuals understandably wonder: Should I speak to the insurance adjuster after my car accident? The short

What Is Considered a Breach of a Partnership Agreement?

A breach occurs when a partner fails to comply with the terms of the governing agreement. Common examples include diverting company funds for personal use, refusing to share profits, violating management or voting provisions, competing with the business, or excluding other partners from decision-making. Even actions that seem informal or justified by one partner may constitute a breach if they contradict the written agreement or

Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts?

Many employees believe that being paid a salary automatically means they are expected to work more than 40 hours per week and are not entitled to overtime. This is one of the most common, and costly, misunderstandings in employment law. Under Massachusetts wage and hour laws and federal overtime law, being salaried does not automatically eliminate an employee’s right to overtime pay. The key issue is whether

How Do Overtime Rules Apply During the Holiday Season?

The end-of-year holiday season is one of the busiest times for many workplaces. Retail, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and office environments often see increased workloads, extended hours, and staffing shortages. While employers may rely on employees to work longer or irregular schedules during this time, overtime laws still apply. Understanding how overtime rules work during the holidays can help employees ensure they are paid fairly for

What Should You Know If You’re Injured While Traveling for the Holidays?

Holiday travel increases significantly at the end of the year as families hit the road, fly across the country, or rely on rideshares and rental vehicles. With more people traveling in unfamiliar places, accidents are more likely to happen. Being injured while traveling can feel overwhelming, especially when it occurs far from home. Understanding your rights and what steps to take after an accident can

What Should You Know About Insurance Procedures and Settlements After a Massachusetts Accident?

After a car crash, slip and fall, or other injury caused by someone else’s negligence, one of the first obstacles you’ll face is dealing with insurance companies. Whether you’re filing a claim with your own insurer or the at-fault party’s, understanding how the process works, and what to watch out for, can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. Insurance companies have teams of

Uber and Lyft Accidents in Massachusetts: Understanding Liability and Insurance Coverage

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation across Massachusetts, offering convenience for commuters, travelers, and residents alike. Yet when a rideshare vehicle is involved in a collision, determining who is legally and financially responsible for personal injury is rarely straightforward. Many accident victims assume that the rideshare company automatically pays for all damages, but that’s not always true. Liability and insurance coverage depend

Federal Action Alleging That Athol Police Committed Constitutional Violations Dismissed

In August, 2024, the plaintiff was arrested by members of the Athol Police Department. Over the course of the next several days, there were additional interactions between that plaintiff and members of the Athol Police Department, events that featured the search of a vehicle that the plaintiff had been operating and another arrest of the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging

Civil Rights Claim Against the City of Worcester and Various City Officials Dismissed

In this federal civil rights claim, a citizen sued the City of Worcester, the City Manager, the former City Solicitor and a member of the City Council. The plaintiff, who previously had petitioned the City Council for action on various topics, alleged that the City and its officials violated the applicable law based upon the handling of those petitions. RJA Attorney Andy Gambaccini represented the

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What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case?

Should I Speak to the Insurance Adjuster After My Car Accident?

What Is Considered a Breach of a Partnership Agreement?

Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts?

How Do Overtime Rules Apply During the Holiday Season?

What Should You Know If You’re Injured While Traveling for the Holidays?

What Should You Know About Insurance Procedures and Settlements After a Massachusetts Accident?

Uber and Lyft Accidents in Massachusetts: Understanding Liability and Insurance Coverage

Federal Action Alleging That Athol Police Committed Constitutional Violations Dismissed

Civil Rights Claim Against the City of Worcester and Various City Officials Dismissed

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