Personal Injury Law Blog

Registrar of Motor Vehicles is Agent

Friday, September 17, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Attorney Robert Feinberg discusses the Massachusetts case of Hess v. Pawloski, 274 U.S. 352 (1927), involving the matter of personal jurisdiction and an out-of-state driver who caused an in-state injury.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

When the Postman Rings Twice

Monday, September 13, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Having considered the kind of behavior that creates personal jurisdiction in Massachusetts, how does one go about serving such a person/entity with the complaint? ... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

The Horse's Tort

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Robert Feinberg discusses a past injury lawsuit: A local racetrack has been advertising quite a bit on the Boston stations. When I hear their ad I am reminded of a case I had against them more than 20 years ago when a horse kicked a client and fractured the client’s patella.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

In Personal Injury The Fed Looks to the State

Friday, September 3, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Attorney Robert Feinberg asks and answers the question: if you are able to bring an action in federal court for personal injury – because of diversity of citizenship between the parties – and you have jurisdiction over the defendant, would the federal court apply the same principles of tort law that the state in which it sits applies? ... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

A Key Evolution in the Common Law

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Robert I. Feinberg writes about passengers' right to sue their drivers even where those passengers are related to the driver. What is remarkable is that this was not permitted until 35 years ago.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

A Duty of Reasonable Care on the Property

Friday, August 27, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Boston lawyer Robert I. Feinberg discusses the case of Mounsey v. Ellard, where business invitees were eliminated as a separate category and a duty of reasonable care was imposed upon all those lawfully on the premises.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

Triangulation: Plaintiff, Defendant, Insurance Company

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Lawyers, including defense lawyers in civil cases, have a duty of loyalty to a client. That loyalty is described by the Supreme Judicial Court in its commentary to the Ethical Rules as “an essential element.” Read more about Boston car accident lawyer Robert Feinberg on plaintiffs, defendants and insurance companies.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

The Ultimate Weapon

Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Robert Feinberg, personal injury lawyer in Boston, shares his thoughts on personal injury law, the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and what you should consider when dealing with an insurance company that in your opinion in is unfairly withholding a settlement offer.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

Tracks of My Tears - Considerations of a Funeral Home Case.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Boston accident attorney Robert Feinberg discussing why its important to clarify in case of a fall down case that there is no storm in progress and to attribute an accident to an actionable act...... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

Don't Recover For Post-Traumatic Injury Post-Case

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Robert I. Feinberg

Boston personal injury lawyer discussing an injury attorney's concerns regarding the development of post-traumatic arthritis in a client's case since it may not surface for many years after the fracture...... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury
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