What is the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims Arising out of Sexual Abuse?
For far too long, victims of sexual abuse in Massachusetts only had three years from the date of their eighteenth birthday to file civil tort claims arising out of incidents of sexual abuse occurring when they were minors. This three-year statute of limitations applied both to claims that the victim wished to pursue directly against... Read More
My supervisor is sexually harassing me at work. Is my employer liable in Massachusetts?
If one of your employer’s supervisors sexually harasses you then, yes, under Massachusetts law, your employer is liable for your supervisor’s conduct. Your employer’s liability exists even if your employer did not know that you were being sexually harassed by your supervisor of if your employer took steps to stop the sexual harassment after you... Read More
The best way to protect yourself following a car accident in Massachusetts? Adequately insure your own vehicle in advance!
In order to register a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, the owner must purchase minimal levels of automobile liability insurance. In Massachusetts, these minimal coverage levels are referred to as “compulsory” coverage limits. These coverage limits are always delineated on a “per person/per accident” basis. $20,000/$40,000 bodily injury limits, for instance, means that in any one... Read More