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Often I receive phone calls from potential clients who were involved in an accident. Injured by the negligence of another, they realize that they deserve compensation for their injuries and damages. However, many often state that they do not want to be involved in a law suit. People often misconstrue “lawsuit” and “lawyer” as being…

As an American citizen, you have a right to a trial in front of a jury of your peers in a civil or criminal case. Corporations and insurance companies have expended significant efforts in recent years to poison the public’s opinion about lawsuits and to limit consumer’s rights to justice. The public is often unaware…

Winter is upon us in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and it is necessary to heat our homes to stay warm. Each method of heating our homes poses a safety risk for you and your family. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, winter residential building fires account for an average of 945 deaths and nearly 4,000…

On Wednesday, the CPSC filed suit against Baby Matters, the company who makes Nap Nanny infant recliners because they refused to recall the products or offer customers refunds. The company Baby Matters was forced to close in November due to litigation costs. Reports of 5 infant deaths and at least 70 incidents of babies falling…

Recent news headline might have read: ANIMALS GONE WILD. A girl was bit by a dolphin at SeaWorld in Georgia, a goat chased school children in Texas, a camel got loose and was finally captured at a gas station in California, a zebra and a pony got loose and ran through the streets of Staten Island, and Big Foot was spotted in an orchard in…

A popular staple at children’s birthday parties, the inflatable bounce house, or moonwalk, is responsible for sending at least 30 kids per day to the emergency room, or one every forty-five minutes. It is a drastic increase from the 1,000 children sent to the emergency room in 1995 to the nearly 11,000 who needed emergency…

This week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with the second being the week of Christmas. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, long distance travel (50 miles or more) increases 54% during this time period. With so many…

A new state law takes effect today, October 31, 2012, which significantly impacts dog owners and victims of dog bites throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An Act Further Regulating Animal Control went into effect today and states that “No city or town shall regulate dogs in a manner that is specific to breed.” This means…

The Granite Law Group is thrilled to report a settlement at mediation on behalf of a MA woman involved in a motor vehicle collision. Attorney Russo explains “This particular client has grown to become a close friend to the members of our firm. She is unbelievably intelligent and caring. Unfortunately, she fell on difficult financial…