If you find yourself unfortunately embarking on divorce proceedings, your initial instinct might be to save a few dollars by taking a DIY approach. Perhaps you’ll use court-provided documents, or, perhaps even more likely, you’ll rely on information you find from a book or website. I’ll be the first to admit that there are, in fact, some instances where … Read More
Can You Be Fired in Fall River for Filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim?
One of the many fears people injured on the job have is how their employment could be affected if they file a worker’s compensation claim. Simply put, most states – Massachusetts included – make it illegal for employers to retaliate against any employee who files a worker’s compensation claim. However, to ensure your claim goes as smoothly as possible, there … Read More
How do I know if I have a solid dog bite case – Understanding Mass Law
Getting bit or attacked by a dog is a tremendously traumatic event, one that many people have a hard time moving past. Physical and mental scars may remain long after the attack, which is why it’s absolutely imperative that if you are a victim of a dog attack in Massachusetts, you pursue legal action quickly. But how do you know … Read More
How Hiring a Fall River Attorney Can Help You Avoid A Criminal Record or Jail Time
If you’ve been accused of a crime in the Greater Fall River area – or even if you believe you may be accused of a crime – hiring a skilled legal representative can help you protect the integrity of your future. Even if you believe that the case against you is rock solid, a skilled attorney can work with prosecutors … Read More
The Challenge of Pursuing a Civil Lawsuit Against Friends, Family or Acquaintances
On a seemingly average April day in Somerset, MA, Iris Estabrooks dropped her 11-year-old daughter Azriel off at a friend’s birthday party, the way parents do and always have done. But this was no average day. Within an hour of dropping her off, Iris received a phone call that her daughter had passed out. Five days later, Azriel died, from … Read More
Ever wonder what the difference is between an OUI (operating under the influence) charge and a DUI (driving under the influence) charge? Truth be told, there isn’t much difference at all. It just so happens that Massachusetts uses the OUI standard, whereas other states use the DUI standard. There is one distinction that you should be made aware of, however. … Read More
The legal team here at Sabra & Aspden has helped countless clients throughout the Greater Fall River, MA region with their workers’ compensation cases. Over the years of representing these clients, one question that is consistently asked is: how much is my workers’ compensation case worth? When dealing with workers’ compensation cases in Bristol County, there are 3 things to … Read More
Hiring a lawyer can be an overwhelming and stressful time, especially if you’ve just suffered a personal injury or are facing criminal charges. But despite the added stress that led to your need for an attorney, it’s important to remember that hiring a criminal defense lawyer in Swansea entails more than just calling the first person you find by a … Read More
When someone passes away, the heartache and struggles felt can last far longer than the mourning period. This is particularly the case in scenarios where no formal will was created, no executor of will was formally appointed, and there is quite a bit of assets that the remaining heirs are left deciding what to do with. In an event where … Read More
Nobody wants or expects to get into a car accident, but here in the Greater Fall River area, car accidents happen on a near-daily basis. Sometimes those accidents amount to little more than a minor bumper scratch, or less. But what happens when more significant damage or injury occurs? If you’re the victim of a car accident, how can you … Read More