If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse. In this post, we will provide a…
This page discusses settlement amounts and jury payouts in Massachusetts personal injury lawsuits. Our lawyers also explain the law governing these claims. Below are sample settlement amounts and jury payouts in Massachusetts personal injury accident and malpractice lawsuits. Massachusetts Injury Verdicts and Settlements 2024, Massachusetts: $650,000 Verdict. The plaintiff was walking…
Last week, the intermediate-level appeals court of Massachusetts reestablished a lawsuit accusing a hospital’s staff of causing a post-surgery patient to fall and break her hip. In Owens v. Erazo (22-P-1204), the appeals court disagreed with a medical malpractice tribunal that had categorized the incident as simply an “unfortunate medical…
Let’s take a look at hospital malpractice verdicts and settlements in Massachusetts in recent years. I’m writing this on March 31, 2021 so we do not have a ton in recent years. Why? Hospitals in Massachusetts — or anywhere — are usually not racing to the courthouse steps to try…