Posts by Victoria Santoro
Spring 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 MoreWhy Uber and Lyft Claims Take Longer Than Regular Car Accident Cases
All car accidents are complicated. To recover compensation, your car accident lawyer needs to show how the accident happened, who is responsible, and what damages you deserve. Insurance carriers often look for ways to deny your claim or reduce the amount you receive, which can make the process more challenging. Uber and Lyft accidents have…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Costs of Traumatic Brain Injury
According to a special state-sponsored report, more than 25,000 Massachusetts residents sustained traumatic brain injuries in 2019. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for millions of emergency room visits across the country every year, and can leave some survivors saddled with burdensome medical bills, long-term side effects and even legal expenses. When an accident victim suffers…
Read MoreHow Winter Weather Conditions Affect Liability in Massachusetts Car Accidents
Winter weather in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts can get nasty. To add another layer of complexity, crashes may involve multiple variables and even multiple liable parties. Insurance companies may try to blame ice, snow, freezing rain, or poor visibility instead of a driver’s choices. A major question is not, “Was it snowing?” but…
Read MoreDamages for Loss of Companionship Under Massachusetts Law
Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. The impact goes far beyond financial loss. Massachusetts law recognizes that these emotional and relational harms matter, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for the companionship and support they’ve lost. This article discusses how Massachusetts law recognizes and compensates the loss of companionship…
Read MoreHow Building Code Violations Impact Liability in Injury Cases
When you look at the building codes used to guide the development of structures in Massachusetts and elsewhere, it’s important to remember that those guidelines didn’t come from nowhere. In many cases, they exist specifically because someone was harmed in a way that could have been prevented by that specific regulation. When a property owner…
Read MoreCan Pedestrians Be Partially at Fault in an Accident?
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, there’s a common assumption that the driver is automatically at fault. Pedestrians are far more vulnerable in this situation than drivers, and drivers have an obligation to protect other road users from their vehicles. In many pedestrian accident cases, the driver is the sole at-fault party. However,…
Read MoreHow Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims in Massachusetts
Getting injured because someone else was negligent is a stressful situation to find yourself in. It becomes even more stressful when the other party claims you were already injured and, therefore, shouldn’t be entitled to compensation. Many injured people in Massachusetts face this kind of pushback after a crash. The good news is, having a…
Read MoreMassachusetts “Breach of Warranty” Claims in Product Liability Cases
Consumers have the right to file product liability claims against manufacturers and sellers who make and sell unsafe products that cause injuries. Examples of products that often fail to work properly include car parts, medical devices, drugs, household products, electrical products, and tools. Generally, the people who suffer these injuries file product liability claims, which…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Legal Options After Sexual Assault: When Third Parties May Be Liable
Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere, but certain locations and situations create a duty of care, meaning property owners, businesses, and other third parties may be responsible for failing to provide reasonable safety measures. If you’ve been assaulted in places such as a rideshare vehicle, parking garage, or residential building, you may have legal grounds…
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