Circumference Differential – No, this is not a mathematics exercise. When someone is complaining that they have great pain in an “extremity” (arms being upper extremities and legs being lower extremities), the IME doctor will often measure places on both … Continue reading
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A Massachusetts Superior Court ruling has denied a motion by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to dismiss a case we have been handling with Attorney Jonathan Feigenbaum of Boston in which the sexual relations she had with a high-ranking prison official … Continue reading
All claims made in the federal court action brought (name withheld) and (name withheld) against our client, Rehoboth Police Officer James Casey were dismissed just prior to jury selection when the case was reached for trial. In the complaint (name withheld) sought … Continue reading
Our client and her husband left their car in New York while travelling overseas for a vacation. On their return, an unidentified vehicle and object thrown into the windshield caused her husband to strike a barrier and she was injured, … Continue reading
At some level everyone probably fears being accused of something that they did not do – especially if it is a crime. It is worse when you are a legal immigrant who can be deported, leaving behind family, friends and … Continue reading
Many times court rules allow witnesses who have given sworn deposition testimony the right to review and make changes to their answers. Changes in spelling and other minor things of that nature are one type of correction. Additions to answers … Continue reading
Time for a little legal humor – I’ve told this one before but it bears repeating (not using real names out of consideration for others). … Continue reading
The Rules of Professional Conduct and some laws or statutes (such as Title 18, Section 2001 of the United States Code – 18 U.S.C. 2001) make it impermissible to pay, offer to pay, or knowingly acquiesce in the payment of … Continue reading
Insurance companies sometimes ask insureds who are making claims for “non-waiver” agreements. These supposedly “protect everyone’s rights” and some claim representatives tell insureds that these agreements are “required” even though policies (the contract between the company and the insured) do … Continue reading
Over-staffing the handling of a matter for a client who knows no better and pays their bills is a significant example of an excessive law firm billing practice that we have seen over the years. This is most often encountered … Continue reading