James Harrington of Polito and Harrington resolved a claim this week stemming from a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident in which his client sustained a serious back injury ultimately requiring surgery. Prior to our firm being retained, the client was offered $250.00 by an insurance adjuster to settle her case. After bringing suit in […]
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What Are the Minimum Damages Available in a Rhode Island Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
A wrongful death claim enables the estate or family of a person killed because of negligence the ability to recover damages from the responsible parties. Wrongful death lawsuits are a function of state law. In Rhode Island, for instance, the law states that when a wrongful death claim succeeds against “any person or corporation,” the […]
How Your Insurance Benefits May Affect a Personal Injury Award
Following a car accident you may require substantial medical care. Hopefully you have insurance that will minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. But if the accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, does the fact you receive insurance benefits affect your ability to seek damages against the responsible party? Connecticut’s Collateral Source Rule Under Connecticut law, […]
