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Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
- Bank of America Reported as Biggest Forecloser
- BOA Forecloses on Paid Off Florida Loan
- Banks Recording Customer Calls for "Training Purposes."
- Buying Bank Owned Property? You May Be at Risk of a Wrongful Bank Lockout
- Tougher California Wrongful Foreclosure Laws Eyed by Law Makers
- Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples, Florida Homeowner
- Junk Fees Being Added to Mortgage Payments by Banks and Servicers
- Wrongful Foreclosure Attorney, Carlin J. Phillips, Explains Illegal Lockouts to AOL Reporter
- Wrongful Lockouts and Trashouts - Homeowners Seem to Have Fewer Rights Than Tenants
- Detroit Free Press Reports on Wrongful Foreclosures and Lock-Outs
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- Nevada Homeowners Sue Bank of America; Seek Class Action Status
- Bank of America Settles Mortgage Fee Case with FTC for $108 Million
- Toyota Allegedly Sought to Discredit Witnesses
- Toyota Financial Services Remains in Toyota Recall Lawsuit
- Toyota Financial Services Credit Rating Cut by Moody's
- Toyota Motor Credit Corp Added to Class Action by Massachusetts Couple
- Toyota Recalls Lexus SUVs for Rollover Concerns; Agrees to Pay Record Fine
- Toyota Motors Fined Over $16 Million
- New Rules Coming for Bank Overdraft Fees
- Don’t Be a Victim of Bank Overdraft Fees
Car & Truck Accidents
- Rotator Cuff Tears and Other Shoulder Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents
- Highway Construction Accidents in the SouthCoast - 5 Tips to Avoid Them
- Five Injured in Waltham Car Accident
- What can I expect during an independent medical exam?
- What to Do On The Day Of Your Independent Medical Exam
- Effort to Strengthen Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws Stalls
- How Massachusetts’ Seat Belt Laws Differ from Other States’ Laws
- Flood Damage Strands Freetown Residents
- I-95 Reopens After Extensive Rhode Island Flooding
- How is Compensation Determined in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim?
Child Injury
- Horrors of Street Racing on Route 18 Injures 2 Children and 5 Others
- Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Child Poisoning Death
- Negligence and Lead Poisoning in Children
- Child Burn Injuries and Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Preventing Massachusetts Child Burn Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries After a Massachusetts Accident
- Helmet Safety and Preventing Child Head Injuries
- How Much Should I Demand in My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Claim
- What are the signs of child abuse?
Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
- 7 Life Saving Tips for New Bedford Pedestrians
- Plymouth MA Hit and Run Emphasizes Importance of Good Auto Ins Coverage
- Massachusetts Bicycle Laws and Accidents
- Important Information on Massachusetts Bicycle Laws
Personal Injury
- Fredericksburg, Virginia Surgeon Sued by Two Patients
- How a Lawyer Can Help With the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- Personal Injury and the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- One Injured After Car Falls Off Cliff in Lynn
- Multiple Injuries Reported in Swansea Car Crash
- Fire Truck Involved in Boston Van Crash
- One Man Injured in South Kingston Truck Crash
- Speed May Have Contributed to Attleboro Car Crash
- Police Officer Dragged By Car at Hanover Mall
- Female Driver Injured in Harwich Car Crash
General
News
- Posted on 7/13/2010Texas Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Foreclosures by Bank of America
- Posted on 7/8/2010Michigan Homeowners Get Possible Relief from Foreclosure
- Posted on 6/30/2010Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples Florida Home
- Posted on 6/29/2010Nevada Woman Loses Everything in Wrongful Foreclosure Lockout
- Posted on 6/25/2010Construction at Route 140 & 195 Interchange in New Bedford Continues
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Our attorney blog allows us to keep our readers up to date with legal news, law firm announcements, current events, and other tidbits of information that you won't find anywhere else. In short, regular blog entries, we will share our thoughts and opinions on legal news and happenings related to consumer rights, consumer class action lawsuits, wrongful foreclosure cases, car and truck accidents, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, and child accident injuries.Car & Truck Accidents
What to Do On The Day Of Your Independent Medical Exam
There are some suggestions you should heed on the day of your independent medical exam. Contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a personal injury lawsuit.What can I expect during an independent medical exam?
If you are in the process of pursuing a personal injury settlement and have been instructed to undergo an independent medical examination, you may be wondering what the physician will be looking for. Contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a personal injury lawsuit.Five Injured in Waltham Car Accident
A serious car accident in Waltham left five people injured on Monday morning. The victims suffered personal injuries when three cars crashed into one another on Lexington Street.How Massachusetts’ Seat Belt Laws Differ from Other States’ Laws
How do Massachusetts’ seat belt laws stack up against the rest of the country? Contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a personal injury lawsuit.Effort to Strengthen Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws Stalls
Some lawmakers in Massachusetts are trying to strengthen the state’s seat belt laws. If you’ve been hurt in a Massachusetts car accident, contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a personal injury lawsuit.I-95 Reopens After Extensive Rhode Island Flooding
Interstate 95, one of the nation’s busiest freeways and the main thoroughfare between New York and Boston, was shut down for several days during New England’s massive flooding.Labels: Flooding Interstate 95 closure
Flood Damage Strands Freetown Residents
Flooding from the Assonet River caused a host of problems for Freetown residents last week. Even though the rain has ended, severe damage to roads and bridges around the Assonet River has made the recovery process a slow one.Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Massachusetts?
Have you recently suffered the loss of a loved one and are considering filing a Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit? If so, learn who can legally file a claim. Contact a Massachusetts wrongful death attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to arrange a consultation.How is Compensation Determined in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim?
If you have recently lost a loved one to wrongful death, you may be wondering how compensation will be determined in a lawsuit and how to file a claim. Contact a Massachusetts wrongful death attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to set up a legal consultation.Boston Woman Injured After Car Stuck in Flood Waters
A Boston woman suffered personal injuries on Tuesday when her car became stranded in floodwaters on Interstate 95. The motorist called 911 around 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon because her car was stuck and taking on water on the shoulder of I-95. Pictures from the scene show that the water had risen nearly to the car windows by the time first responders arrived.Drunk Driving Teen in Saugus Injures Four
A local teenager is facing serious charges after she drove drunk, hit a group of teens, and then fled the scene. According to reports at The Daily Item of Lynn, 18-year-old Angela Marie Morgan is facing a variety of charges in this car crash, including fleeing the scene of a car accident, drunk driving, reckless operation, assault and battery, and aggravated assault and battery.Thompson Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Car Accident
A young woman suffered serious personal injuries on Sunday in a single-vehicle accident in Thompson, Connecticut. 19-year-old Amber Phillips was injured when her car crashed into a tree.Hertz Rented Out Faulty 2010 Camry Even After Toyota Recalls
The Toyota recall has affected millions of consumers, including those who don’t even own a recalled Toyota! Contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a class action lawsuit.Police Identify Victim in Fatal Longmeadow Crash
The Massachusetts State Police have released the identity of a woman killed Friday morning on Interstate 91. 34-year-old Tracy Gomez died when her car was broadsided by a pickup truck. The car accident occurred around 10 a.m. on Friday.Westport Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Car Accident
A young man was killed Thursday night when the car he was driving crashed into a tree. 21-year-old Aaron Parsons died when his Buick hit a tree on Division Road in Westport.Jury Deliberates Fate of Driver in Fatal Mattapan Crash
The driver allegedly responsible for a car accident that killed a Massachusetts teenager may soon learn his fate. A jury has begun deliberating the case of 31-year-old Jason Bailey, who prosecutors say caused a car crash in August 2007 that killed 18-year-old Porsche Hubbard.Drunk Driver Sentenced for Death of Lynn Woman
The driver who hit and killed a local Lynn woman last May was sentenced to prison time last week. 18-year-old Jonathan Caruso pled guilty to drunk driving and motor vehicle homicide in the death of 67-year-old Carol Marean.Longmeadow Car Accident Kills One, Injures Three
One person is dead, and several more were injured, in a serious car accident Friday morning in Longmeadow. The car accident involved two vehicles and injured three people.Sandwich Teenager Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A teenager from Sandwich was killed last Wednesday in a motorcycle accident on Route 130. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Richard Bellis.Drunk Driver Sentenced to Prison Time in Fatal Accident
The man who caused a fatal car accident back in July 2009 received his sentence on Monday. 20-year-old Patrick Joyce was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the crash that killed 21-year-old Patrick Devlin.Hit and Run Victim Apprehends Drunk Driver in Brookline
The victim in a hit-and-run accident in Brookline apprehended the driver who caused the crash. 31-year-old Bonnie McCullough was intoxicated when she crashed into a car on Bayard Street.Trial of Quincy Drunk Driver Begins in Dedham
The trial of a woman who caused a car accident while driving under the influence started Monday in Norfolk Superior Court. 33-year-old Marybeth Frisoli is facing a jury trial on counts of drunk driving and negligent operation in the car accident that occurred in 2008.Truck Accident in Littleton Shuts Down I-495
Interstate 495 northbound in Littleton was closed for several hours on Monday after a tractor-trailer accident. A tractor-trailer rolled over on the freeway, which prompted police to close down the Interstate so the accident could be cleaned up.Woman Injured in Quincy Pedestrian Accident
One woman was injured when she was hit by a car in Quincy. 46-year-old Janet Vinton suffered serious personal injuries when she was hit while walking across Hancock Street in a crosswalk. Vinton was treated for her injuries at Boston Medical Center, where she has been stabilized and is expected to survive.Teenager Killed in Alcohol-Related Car Accident in Lynn
A teenager from Salem died Sunday in an early morning car accident that reporters describe as “horrific” and “gruesome.” 19-year-old Julia Gauthier was a passenger in an SUV that crashed into three cars and rolled over.
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