Did you know that Massachusetts has some great laws to protect Massachusetts consumers from “unfair and deceptive” business practices? Most consumers aren’t aware that they have may rights under Massachusetts Consumer Protection laws, otherwise known as Chapter 93A. “Unfair & deceptive” is not fully defined by the law or by the courts, allowing each […]
Halloween 2021
It’s that time of year – the scariest night of the year, Halloween! If you do choose to partake in trick or treating this year, follow these safety tips to ensure that the only scary thing on Halloween night is the ghouls and goblins! Make sure costumes are safe for kids (and for yourself). Costumes […]
What is a Contingency Fee Agreement?
How will I pay for an attorney after I’ve been injured in an accident? I’m already struggling to pay my bills because i am out of work, and facing mounting medical bills. I know I should consult an attorney and hire one, but the thought of having to pay hundreds of dollars in legal fees […]
What to expect during an Initial Consultation with a Personal Injury Attorney
You’ve been in a car accident or maybe a slip and fall accident at a retail store. You’ve taken photos of the scene, obtained the other party’s insurance information and went to the doctor’s to address your injuries. Now you have insurance companies calling you for statements, and you are worried about getting medial bills, […]
Slip & Fall Accidents
The Law Offices of Carolina K. Tumminelli PLLC receive a lot of phone calls from people who are injured after they have fallen on another person’s property. Whether it was at someone’s home, or at a commercial establishment such as a store or restaurant, the first thing people want to do is sue the owner […]
Surveillance videos and the worker’s compensation case
We always warn worker’s compensation clients that the insurance company will most likely hire a private investigator to follow them and attempt to get video of the client doing things, which they have stated they cannot do because of their industrial injuries. While, the video alone cannot be used to determine causal relationship and disability […]
What You Need To Know About Estate Planning
Every family is different, so everyone’s estate planning needs will be different. However, whether you live in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or anywhere else in the country, there are some commonalities regardless of estate size or location. Understanding these basics may make talking about your estate and planning how your assets will be allocated somewhat less […]
Chef Hurt at Work Gets More Compensation Working with Tumminelli Law
At the Law Offices of Carolina K. Tumminelli, PLLC, we won’t quit until the final bell. Every case is different and we can’t anticipate how other parties will respond, but we do try to set reasonable expectations for our clients. We love when cases go even better than we anticipated they would. That happened recently […]
What you should know about filing a car accident claim
Imagine driving through Chelmsford on your way to work in the morning. The light at the next intersection changes to red so you slowly apply the brake and come to a stop. Unfortunately, the car behind you did not. Now, you have to miss work because of your injuries and still figure out how you […]
The 2 worst injuries common in serious car wrecks
Getting into a motor vehicle accident is scary. There’s that moment of panic when you realize collision is imminent and that frantic feeling when you try to determine how badly you and other passengers are hurt. The details of each accident are different. In many cases, people walk away with minor injuries. However, some accidents […]