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This motorcycle accident left the client with life altering injuries caused by the negligence of Sarah Duffy when she failed to yield the right of way to John Nunes. Mr. Nunes sustained serious injuries including the insertion of 2 rods and 12 screws to stabilize his spine. He has been unable to work as a…

This case involved the representation of Ms. Slater concerning the practical demolition of her home as a result of her estranged husband barricading himself in the property resulting in a SWAT team virtually destroying her home in order to remove the estranged husband from the property.  Ms. Slater’s insurer denied the claim, maintaining that an…

CHANGES COMING ON JANUARY 1, 2020 With respect to claims for money damages, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) agreed by way of a July 17, 2019 Order to implement a change (increase) in the amount-in-controversy requirement for civil cases in Massachusetts, which has not been changed in Massachusetts since 1986. For Superior Court actions,…

In August of 2019, Jake Lavin obtained a verdict in favor of a landlord who was accused of failing to properly remove ice from its property in Dorchester, Massachusetts, allegedly causing the plaintiff to sustain a fractured ankle. The defense presented the testimony of the landlord and two employees of the snow removal contractor who…

McGowan & Associates reports on our recent work for clients: January 2019 Owen McGowan recently resolved a personal injury lawsuit that was initiated in the Massachusetts State Court system several years ago and was transferred into federal multi-district litigation involving the motor vehicle manufacturer. The case involved a motor vehicle accident and severe personal injuries…

In June of 2017 Attorneys Owen McGowan and Jacob Lavin prevailed in a five-day trial in the defense of homeowners who were sued following a roofer’s fall from a front porch overhang. By way of relevant history, on Nov. 10, 2014, the 40-year old Plaintiff was working as a subcontractor on the porch outside of…