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Personal Injury Law

Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

Informs injury victims in Massachusetts and beyond about their rights and remedies following a personal injury event (Motor Vehicle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, or Medical Malpractice).
By Christopher F. Earley, Esq.

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Last Entry: January 28, 2014 at 20:12:58

What My Clients Say About Me...

Posted on January 28, 2014
"Chris stood by me through the whole process. He was always there to answer any questions I had. Even after the case was complete I had an issue with a bank and he also helped me out. Very stand up...

Do You Need A Personal Injury Or Workers Compensation Lawyer? I Can Help - Call Me Now At 617 338 7400 For Your FREE Consultation (24/7 Availability)

Posted on January 02, 2014
* You need a personal injury lawyer who will fight for you and get you the compensation you deserve. * My office does NOT get paid unless I get you compensation! * The law only gives you a limited amount...

Firing Your Boston, Massachusetts Car Accident Lawyer

Posted on July 31, 2013
Unfortunately, sometimes the attorney/client relationship can break down for a number of reasons. If you are unhappy with your Massachusetts auto accident attorney, you can change attorneys at anytime, and you don't even need a reason. Whether it be lack...

Boston Postpartum Doula: Rory Earley (my wife)

Posted on June 28, 2013
This post is a bit off-topic from my usual writing but I wanted to let my readers know that my wife, Rory, has recently set-up an amazing blog called Boston Postpartum Doula & Ollie's Mom. We have a son named...

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Personal Injury Compensation and Divorce

Posted on June 13, 2013
Personal injury claim settlements usually encompass payment for various types of damages suffered. Payments for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, are some of the damages that are compensable. Oftentimes, during a divorce, the issue comes up as...

Getting Lost Wages Paid After a Massachusetts Automobile Accident

Posted on June 05, 2013
If you were involved in a car crash in Massachusetts, the insurance company that insures the car you were in at the time of the accident will pay for your no-fault benefits. Payment for medical bills and lost wages are...

Is Your Accident Claim Worth Pursuing?

Posted on May 16, 2013
There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client. Here are some, but not all, of those factors: 1) Has the Statute...

New Practice Area Announcement

Posted on April 15, 2013
My office is now handling Massachusetts workers compensation cases. If you, a loved one, or a friend, has been injured on the job, call my office for a free consultation. I look forward to helping you.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Posted on April 01, 2013
Proud to say that I am quoted in this week's Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

First Press Release Published for the Law Office of Christopher Earley

Posted on March 19, 2013
Here is the link: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10540031.htm

My 500th Post!

Posted on May 12, 2010
I am not offering anything substantive in this post, but, I am (shamelessly!) gloating the fact that this is my 500th post. Back in 2006 when I first started blogging, blogging was a relatively new platform that few, if any,...

CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Blog

Posted on May 12, 2010
I came across today a great blog authored by The Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, P.C. which is a marvelous blog dedicted solely to CRPS. CRPS is a horrible condition that many people experience as a result of an...

Changes to the Law Governing Claims Against the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority)

Posted on May 09, 2010
I recently blogged that the MBTA , due to recent legislative changes, is now subject to caps on its liability in the amount of $100,000.00. An exception to the $100,000.00 cap is when there is a "serious bodily injury" which...

Don't Post Information About Yourself Online While Involved in a Personal Injury Case

Posted on May 08, 2010
This is a very important topic that cannot be stressed enough. Here is a great post that I found over at the Springfield Injury Law Blog that has a great post on this very topic. Here it is: One Tweet...

Don't Represent Yourself in a Personal Injury Case!

Posted on May 06, 2010
Many people decide to take a stab at handling their personal injury claim without an attorney. That usually turns out to be a bad idea. Why would an insurance company be concerned about you suing their insured (the person or...

When a Massachusetts Attorney Represents Both Passenger and Driver

Posted on May 05, 2010
Many times a passenger and driver injured in the same auto accident will seek out to have the same attorney work on the case. But, that is not always a good idea. The reason is because the attorney may have...

Tips for Those Going Through the Personal Injury Claims Process with an Attorney

Posted on May 04, 2010
The aftermath of an auto accident, slip and fall, injury at work, or any other injury causing event can cause great stress to not only the injury victim, but also to his or her family. In order to make the...

Some Advice About Cross-Examination in a Personal Injury Case

Posted on April 17, 2010
If your case does not settle, you may be headed to a jury trial, which means the defense attorney representing the insurance company will be cross-examining you in court. Here are 10 tips to make this oftentimes stressful experience a...

8 Ways to Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer Help Your Case

Posted on March 24, 2010
I found this over at the Springfield Injury Law Blog and it was such a good post that I wanted to post it here: If you have been hurt in a car accident and have hired a personal injury lawyer...

'Should I Take Out a Loan With a Settlement Funding Company While My Injury Case is Pending?'

Posted on March 13, 2010
NO! Never. These lenders offer loans to those who have pending personal injury claims open, in the hopes of hooking injury victims who are financially strapped and will agree to unreasonable loan repayments terms. I always counsel my injury clients...

More Evidence to Debunk Tort Reform Myths

Posted on March 11, 2010
This article from Healthcare Finance News provides more data to defeat the myths advanced by tort reform advocates. What is sad is that many victims of medical errors never pursue their claims against the responsible parties. Here is the article:...

Blue Cross Blue Shield Liens

Posted on March 05, 2010
Many people in Massachusetts have health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Following a personal injury event (car accident, slip and fall, etc.) Blue Cross may pay a portion of your medical bills. If you receive a settlement at the...

Anderson Cooper Being Sued for Fall Down Accident

Posted on February 14, 2010
Here is the story from nypost.com: Globetrotting CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is often at the scene of danger, but he allegedly overlooked a potentially deadly hazard in the Greenwich Village firehouse he's converting into a new home. A 29-year-old interior...

Some of the Factors That Determine if a Settlement Number is Fair

Posted on February 07, 2010
1) It compensates for the medical treatment the injury victim had to endure; 2) It covers the medical bills and liens that must be paid out of the settlement; 3) It adequately compensates injury victim for lost wages, and if...

Ways the Attorney/Client Relationship Can Breakdown

Posted on February 07, 2010
Here are some, but not all of the factors that can cause a deterioration in the quality of an attorney/client relationship: 1) Poor communication on the part of the attorney; 2) Poor communication on the part of the client; 3)...

Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Posted on December 31, 2009
Chelsea Travers, of CareMeridian was kind enough to write for me a guest post about CareMeridian, a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) facility, that has locations throughout the western United States. Here it is: Car Accidents - Leading Cause of Brain...

Suffolk Jury Renders Huge Verdict Against Boston Children's Hospital

Posted on December 19, 2009
Here is the story from Boston.com: A Suffolk County jury yesterday found that two doctors at Children?s Hospital Boston - one of them the hospital?s former physician in chief - had caused the death of a 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy and...

"Why Should I Hire an Attorney for My Personal Injury Case?"

Posted on December 18, 2009
I found a great answer to this question over at the Texas Injury Law Blog. Here it is: If you have been injured in an accident, you may benefit greatly from the services of a personal injury lawyer. First and...

"The Other Driver's Insurance Company Keeps Calling Me. Should I Talk To Them?"

Posted on December 13, 2009
NO! Not only should you not take there call, but you are not required to speak to them, in order to make a claim with them. The only thing the insurance adjuster wants to do is to get you to...

"Can I Fire My Personal Injury Lawyer If I Am Unhappy With The Representation?"

Posted on December 02, 2009
Absolutely. The attorney/client relationship is based on a mutual and voluntary contractual relationship. The client can exit the relationship at any time. In fact, you are allowed to fire your Massachusetts personal lawyer at any time and you don't even...