Tag Archives: Massachusetts
Damage Caps in Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Cases
A damage cap is a statutory maximum amount an injured person or plaintiff can recover in a lawsuit for a particular type of harm. Starting in the 1980s, many states enacted damage caps in medical malpractice cases. They did this because insurers were complaining about ”defensive medicine” and the amount doctors had to pay in […]
Does Massachusetts’ No-Fault Car Accident Law Limit My Right to Sue?
Like many other states, Massachusetts adopted a no-fault approach to auto accidents to encourage swift and easy settlements of minor claims. With no-fault, the parties involved in a traffic accident file claims with their own insurance companies, rather than with the company insuring the driver who allegedly caused the accident. The logic behind the law […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Massachusetts?
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, you may be feeling a great deal of anger and frustration. When you believe someone should be held accountable for carelessness that led to your loved one’s death, it can be difficult to understand why the criminal justice system should pass on your case. However, […]