What are “pain and suffering” and “emotional distress” in the legal world? There is a lot of confusion about what these terms mean and when they come into play, so let’s clear it up. Pain and suffering most frequently comes up in personal injury cases...
Massachusetts is once again at the forefront of employee protections, as Governor Baker signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law on July 27, 2017. The law will go into effect on April 1, 2018, but employees and employers should begin to familiarize themselves with...
For many people with disabilities in the Commonwealth, saving for the future while preserving needed government benefits such as SSI and MassHealth has been a challenge. Not anymore! On May 10, 2017, Massachusetts legislators implemented this state’s version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience...
Why do you need a car accident attorney? 5 Reasons to call a lawyer if you’ve been in an auto accident. Recovering from a car crash is stressful enough. No one expects to be in a car accident, and it’s not something you can plan...
The long-anticipated updates to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines were issued recently and, of course, are the source of much discussion among family law attorneys. A link to the 2017 Guidelines, which become effective September 15, 2017, can be found here. The most significant language...