Do Massachusetts Helmet Laws Affect Injury Claims?
After a motorcycle or bicycle accident, it’s common for riders to worry about their claim if they weren’t wearing a helmet when they crashed. You’ll even see drivers swear that their insurance won’t have to pay anything because the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet. But while your choice to wear or not wear a helmet…
Read MoreThe Role of the Personal Representative in MA Wrongful Death Lawsuits
After a fatal accident in Massachusetts, grieving family members may assume that a surviving spouse, child, or parent can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party. But the process in this state works a little bit differently—a wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased individual’s estate. However,…
Read MoreHow Modified Comparative Negligence Works in Massachusetts Car Accident Cases
After a car accident, you may find that liability is not as simple as you expected. While it may be clear to you that the other driver is at fault, the insurance companies involved may feel differently. What happens when one driver runs a red light, and the other is speeding? Or one driver makes…
Read MoreThree Santoro & Gray Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027
Santoro & Gray is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027. Bradley M. Henry and Victoria Santoro were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, while Jessica Gray was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers(opens in new tab) recognition…
Read MoreWho is Liable for Injuries at Sporting Events or Large Venues?
Attending any crowded event, such as a sporting event or concert, always brings the possible risk of injury. While these events are meant to be enjoyable and fun experiences, being in a large crowd increases the chances of being hurt in an accident caused by the negligence of others. When large crowds are combined with…
Read MoreHow Massachusetts Law Evaluates Pain and Suffering Damages
When you are hurt in a slip and fall, car crash, or another type of accident, you may endure significant pain and emotional distress that has a profound impact on your life. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident that resulted in injury, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them…
Read MoreHow Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Massachusetts Car Accident Case
When you are hurt in a car accident, you do not want to worry about how to prove another driver was at fault or question how the events unfolded. Evidence, such as dashcam footage, may be able to prove that another driver was liable. Dashcams record real-time video while you are driving, offering an objective…
Read MoreWhat Evidence is Most Important in a Massachusetts Personal Injury Case?
If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence, filing a personal injury claim can help you recover financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. However, the success of your case heavily depends on the strength of the evidence you have to support your claim. Without sufficient evidence, it…
Read MoreSpring at Santoro & Gray: The Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Dinner and Our Second Anniversary
May was an exciting month at Santoro & Gray. Our attorneys attended the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Annual Dinner at the Westin Boston Seaport District on May 7. The event – which honored State Sen. Lydia Edwards with the Legislator of the Year Award and Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Serge Georges Jr. with the Chief Justice…
Read MoreIndependent Contractors vs. Employees in Massachusetts Delivery Accidents
Whether a truck driver is classified as an employee or an independent contractor can affect your ability to file a claim against the driver’s employer. This classification can also determine which insurance company—the driver’s, the employer’s, or both—may be responsible for your claim. At Santoro & Gray, our Boston truck accident lawyers understand when a…
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