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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Can I be sued by a relative's estate if she was living with me when she fell down the stairs and died?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 23, 2016

Yes. May not be a good case, but if you haven't already you want to contact your homeowners insurance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: My husband was in a car accident and is at fault.

Now I'm being threatened that the other people could go after my house, which I owned for 10 years before I got married. How is that possible?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 30, 2016

Not sure who is threatening your but I suggest that you/your husband speak with the attorney that your company will give you. If the person who threatened you is quite incorrect, as it may be, they may have violated either bar asscoiation ethical considerations or the consumer protection act,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Can someone give me the names of the attys that handled the church abuse cases??
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 11, 2016

In Massachusetts I believe the lead attorney was Mitchell Garabedian. Give him my regards.

And best of luck in your search for justice.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Massachusetts on
Q: My company did not follow procedure And had me work on blocking That was contaminated With asbestos. What should I do.
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2016

Make sure you find out who made the asbestos--if you can safely get a sample do that. You need to consult an attorney who handles workplace injuries and is a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers--they give free consults.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Massachusetts on
Q: I had a injury claim denied and years later my injru has prevented me from certain work.is company liable?

I injured my k ee at work,my claim was denied by Liberty mutual on the basis of lack of diagnosis by doctors.I am still in P.T.,I've had injections,MRIS,CT scans, and seen several specialists.prior to that I was testing out to be a Police Officer.I can no longer run therefore can not become a... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 16, 2016

Start by seeing a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles comp. That is about all you can do.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Business liability, am i liable?

I have a business membership with a few wholesalers, that allows my business to go inside the wholesalers to purchase items in bulk for the wholesale price. I have been lending this membership to one of my distance relatives. They have been using my business membership to purchase personal items.... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 16, 2016

Possibly, more likely they would have a claim but the defense would be they weren't realy "business invitees" but trespassers.. Are the savings worth it to them? Sounds like a lot of hassle for a few bucks off. Also if anyone asks you could have your card hiked per terms of agreement.

Q: Can a person file a claim only against the types of discrimination enumerated in the act against discrimination?

For example the MGLs against discrimination prohibit discriminating against a person on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, marital status...etc

but there are cases when the discriminatory behavior is strongly and obviously manifest yet it is... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 7, 2016

Not enough information to tell. Suggest you talk to a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles the area

involved (employment, education, putlic access, etc). They'll give you a free consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: How much can you get in a police department lawsuit for not getting your medication while incarcerated?
Marshall Jason Ray
Marshall Jason Ray
answered on Apr 29, 2016

You should meet with an attorney in your state to assess the strength and potential value of your specific case. Settlement or judgment values are unpredictable and are based on many factors, including the overall strength of the case and the extent of the injuries that you suffered.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Can I sue a company who let someone work whit out paper past 5 years and let him drive whit out mass license

Person still operating whit out mass license and still working for the same company

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Apr 21, 2016

No. You can report them to immigration and the DMV though.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: i had blood drawn at TISH in nyc and my arm totally blue and bruised inches around the place where the blood was drawn

i went back today for another draw and the other nurses could not believe my last draw and the arm. they told me to see supervisor which i did. do i have a case. they nurses today said that was terrible and they were gossiping about the nurse who ruined my arm. my arm hurts from the bruises. i... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Apr 5, 2016

The problem is you do not really have any damages. In a personal injury suit you need something like medical bills to show it was bad enough to treat.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Massachusetts on
Q: I was injured at work, due to my mgr's negligence & now I'm not working & have no income! I need legal help please?!

I injured my back at work & was waiting to get a letter of accommodation, when my Mgr said "until you have ppwk in hand, you're expected to perform ALL duties required of all EMT/Security officers!" When I went to HR to ask them what to do, I was sent home & taken off the... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Mar 1, 2016

You should file a worker's compensation claim, which would include income. Find a local WC attorney who can help you with it, as they may also figure out a way to go after the employer for the actions after the incident.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Can person A legally deny privileges to person B for failure to consent on an invasive act?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Unclear what you are asking.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: My son tested + for oxycodone when he was born it was a false positive, I was accused of taking drugs, of wanting to har

Harm my son when I said to my friend I didn't want to hurt him when I was burping him. All at the hospital I work at, they stopped giving me Tylenol with codeine. Now I have panic attacks, can't sleep, I am missing work and failing school. Does the hospital have any responsibility ?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 14, 2015

More information is needed to answer. A local lawyer can review and advise.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: I was attacked five years ago while at work by a customer. Suffered broken bones. Is it to late to sue owner ?

I suffered a broken ankle The store had a history of attacks against a clerk and the owner. Can I still file a claim or sue the owner ?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 4, 2015

All civil claims have deadlines (statutes of limitation). Sometimes there are exceptions. Talk a local injury lawyer ASAP about whether you'd have a claim against the customer. Since the injury occurred at work, talk to a workers' compensation lawyer to see if workers' comp... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: I FILED A CIVIL COMPLAINT ON 1/2015 INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 4/2011 THE CASE WAS RESOLVED 6/2012 AM I ?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 21, 2015

Not sure how the case was resolved before it was filed, but, in any event, your question got cut off and is incomplete.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: I'm disabled, ergo no funds and can't walk. Is there a lawyer willing to walk me through step by step on how to sue?

Medical records show I have been injured by what occurred at Cape Cod Hospital, spinal, elbow, ear/face, leg and other associated pains.

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jul 4, 2015

You should seek a free consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer in your area. You can try the "find a lawyer" tool on this site to search for lawyers. A word of advice... if you are thinking of bringing a medical malpractice case on your own, think twice.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Five years ago I was attacked while at work by a customer. Suffered broken bones Is it to late to file a claim?

store had history of prior attackes on employees and owner

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on May 12, 2015

File a claim against whom? The person who assaulted you? It would be too late for that as the statute of limitations in your state is 3 years from the date of the occurrence. Did you not file a workers compensation claim?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: If some one pushes me and i break my ankle am i allowed to file a torts case or no
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answered on Nov 19, 2010

You might be able to file a claim against the person who pushed you. However, unlike in a scenario where someone is negligent in causing your injury, and may have insurance for their negligence, in this case, even if the person had insurance, the insurance company would "disclaim... View More

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