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It is important to find a qualified maritime attorney if you are injured on the navigable waters. At Orlando & Associates, P.C. we have “Proctors in Admiralty,” which is a special designation given to attorneys who specialize in maritime law by the Maritime Law Association. Being injured on the navigable waters (ocean, rivers, lakes) means you have […]

Each community, has their own “dog leash ordinance” (local law) or similar public safety rules relative to securing dogs when out in public areas. For instance, in Gloucester, on February 26, 2019, by a vote of 8-0 in favor, the city council approved amendments to G.C.O. c. 4 s. 4-16(a) to specify certain areas wherein […]

If you are injured in a car accident in Massachusetts and your vehicle is registered and insured in Massachusetts, you are entitled to “PIP” benefits under your own, 1st party, auto insurance policy. PIP benefits are “no-fault,” benefits to reimburse your medical bills and lost wages. They are paid regardless of which driver is at-fault […]

Most of us are familiar with the concept of a lien. We’ve seen mechanic’s liens on your car or tax liens on your house, but did you know that your medical treatment provider or health insurer can put a lien on your personal injury case and any settlement or judgment?   If you have Medicare or MassHealth, these medical liens happen automatically (by operation […]

Some of the most difficult cases to win are slip and fall on snow/ice cases, especially if the fall is unwitnessed. So much rides on the steps the victim takes to preserve evidence immediately after the incident, but who is thinking of preserving evidence when they are injured, embarrassed or both? Only lawyers! Every city/town […]

Section 36 of “The Workers Compensation Act” Did you know that G.L. c. 152 s. 36 enables you to make a financial recovery in a worker’s comp claim for scarring or loss of function, even if you don’t actually miss any time from work? Of course, you can also get that kind of compensation if […]