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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
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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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Massachusetts Legal Frequently Asked Questions | Consumer Protection & Personal Injury FAQs
If you are considering hiring a lawyer, chances are that you have a lot of questions - both about the law and about your type of case. In this FAQ section, we have answered a number of common questions that clients bring to our office during their initial consultation. Do you have a question that you don't see answered here? Contact us today to schedule your own meeting with an experienced Massachusetts attorney.FAQ Categories:
- Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
- Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- Car & Truck Accidents
- Child Injury
- Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
- Personal Injury
Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
- What does "winterizing" mean?
- What are "exemplary damages?"
What is the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
Do you handle wrongful foreclosure lawsuits from other states, or must I be a Massachusetts home owner?
What if my lender violates the HAMP rules?
What can I do if my lender violated TILA?
What are predatory lending practices?
What can I do if I have been the victim of predatory lending?
What information must a lender or creditor disclose?
What is HAFA?
What is HAMP and how does it affect home foreclosures?
What is a wrongful foreclosure?
What damages are available through a wrongful foreclosure lawsuit?
I've received a late payment notice from my bank, but I am on time with my mortgage payments. Can they legally foreclose on my home?
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- What actually is the FTC?
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Should I file a class action lawsuit or try for an individual claim?
What is an Internet bait and switch scam?
What kinds of class action lawsuits does your firm handle?
Who pays the lawyer fees in a class action lawsuit?
What is the process for a class action lawsuit?
Who is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit?
Can my boss deduct money from my paycheck for making mistakes at work?
What is the statute of limitations on debt collection in Massachusetts?
Can an employer reclassify an employee to an independent contractor?
Car & Truck Accidents
- I injured my shoulder in a car accident. Why is the shoulder so prone to injury in car accidents?
What is Massachusetts' Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirement?
Since Massachusetts is a no-fault state, how can I sue after an accident?
What can I do if my Workers' Compensation claim is denied for unfair reasons?
Should I talk to the insurance company before hiring a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer?
Can I recover compensation if the accident was partly my fault?
- What is the Massachusetts Victims of Drunk Driving Trust Fund?
Should I take out a settlement funding loan while I'm awaiting my injury settlement?
How do I write a Massachusetts 93A Demand Letter?
Child Injury
My child was injured in a school bus accident - who is liable for my child's injuries?
My child was injured in an accident in Massachusetts - what should I do next?
If my child is injured in a swimming pool accident, who is responsible?
If my child died as the result of an accident, what's the point of filing a lawsuit?
A neighbor's dog attacked my child, should I deal with the neighbor (or their insurance company) on my own
Can I file a claim against an injured child's parents if the child was harmed due to their negligence?
Can I file a claim on behalf of an injured child if I am not the parent?
Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
What should I do after a bicycle accident?
When do I need an attorney after a bicycle accident?
When do I need an attorney after a pedestrian accident?
If I was involved in a bicycle accident in Massachusetts, but was not wearing a helmet at the time, can I still seek compensation?
Personal Injury
I told the police and other party that I felt OK after my accident; did I ruin my personal injury case?
Should I settle my personal injury claim or go to trial?
Should I take the settlement the insurance company is offering?
What is the Rhode Island minimum insurance coverage requirement?
Should I pay my medical bills if I have filed a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit?
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Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- What actually is the FTC?
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Should I file a class action lawsuit or try for an individual claim?
What is an Internet bait and switch scam?
Car & Truck Accidents
- I injured my shoulder in a car accident. Why is the shoulder so prone to injury in car accidents?
What is Massachusetts' Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirement?
Since Massachusetts is a no-fault state, how can I sue after an accident?
Child Injury
My child was injured in a school bus accident - who is liable for my child's injuries?
My child was injured in an accident in Massachusetts - what should I do next?
If my child is injured in a swimming pool accident, who is responsible?
Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
When do I need an attorney after a pedestrian accident?
When do I need an attorney after a bicycle accident?
What should I do after a bicycle accident?