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Are Doctors Liable for Sexual Assault of Patients: Seeking Justice in Cases of Medical Sexual Abuse

Recent headlines have brought to light a deeply concerning issue within the healthcare industry – allegations of sexual abuse by healthcare professionals. The case of Dr. Derrick Todd, formerly employed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital,...

What is the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims Arising out of Sexual Abuse?

Sexual Abuse

For far too long, victims of sexual abuse in Massachusetts only had three years from the date of their eighteenth birthday to file civil tort claims arising out of incidents of sexual abuse occurring when...

My supervisor is sexually harassing me at work. Is my employer liable in Massachusetts?

Sexual Harassment

If one of your employer’s supervisors sexually harasses you then, yes, under Massachusetts law, your employer is liable for your supervisor’s conduct. Your employer’s liability exists even if your employer did not know that you...

The best way to protect yourself following a car accident in Massachusetts? Adequately insure your own vehicle in advance!

Motor Vehicle Accidents

In order to register a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, the owner must purchase minimal levels of automobile liability insurance. In Massachusetts, these minimal coverage levels are referred to as “compulsory” coverage limits. These coverage limits...

Are Doctors Liable for Sexual Assault of Patients: Seeking Justice in Cases of Medical Sexual Abuse

What is the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims Arising out of Sexual Abuse?

My supervisor is sexually harassing me at work. Is my employer liable in Massachusetts?

The best way to protect yourself following a car accident in Massachusetts? Adequately insure your own vehicle in advance!

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