J. Stephen Ladas is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and New England School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree. He is a co-founder with his sister, Elizabeth, of Ladas Law Firm, P.C., in Hanover, Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars. With more than 22 years of litigation experience, Mr. Ladas has litigated numerous claims before the Trial Courts of Massachusetts as well as the various Administrative Agencies in Massachusetts. Prior to founding Ladas Law Firm, P.C., Mr. Ladas worked many years as defense counsel in the insurance industry he also was employed in numerous claims departments prior to attending law school.


Mr. Ladas is a member of the Plymouth District Bar Association; Plymouth County Bar Association; and Massachusetts Bar Association. Mr. Ladas looks forward to continuing to assist clients with their workers compensation claims, Social Security Disability Insurance, motor vehicle accident claims and motorcycle accident claims.


Elizabeth Ladas is a graduate of Bridgewater State College and New England School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree. She is co-founder of Ladas Law Firm, P.C., in Hanover, Massachusetts. She has lived and worked on the South Shore her entire life.


Ms. Ladas practices in the area of Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Settlement. She prepares Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney for her clients. Ms. Ladas also practices in the area of real estate law. She assists clients in the purchase and sale of residential real estate. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the Federal Bar.


Ms. Ladas is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys; South Shore Womens Business Network; Plymouth County Bar Association; Plymouth District Bar Association; Real Estate Bar Association; and Plymouth and South Shore Board of Realtors.


Ms. Ladas would be happy to discuss your estate or real estate purchase/sale with you today.

Monday, August 1, 2011

After An Accident: Don't Make These Mistakes!

If you have been in an accident, what you say and do after it can affect your compensation. Here are some common mistakes accident victims make, and how to avoid them.

Handling a personal injury claim without a lawyer's help.

After an accident, an insurance adjuster will likely try to convince you not to use a lawyer, saying a lawyer won't get you more money. But handling your claim alone can be a big mistake. Adjusters work for the insurance company, not you, and they say this so the company can pay you less money. Studies show accident victims receive more with a lawyer's help. So don't make the mistake of believing adjusters who say a lawyer won't increase your compensation.

Giving statements to adjusters without consulting a lawyer.

After an accident, an adjuster may try to get taped statements from you. Adjusters are trained to get people to make damaging statements, and anything you say will be used to lower your compensation. So don't make the mistake of giving a statement to an adjuster without consulting your lawyer.

Signing insurance company documents without legal advice.

Just as adjusters try to get you to make damaging statements, they may also try to get you to sign documents that help the insurance company. These documents could effectively end your claim for little money. Don't make the mistake of signing documents without consulting your lawyer.

Waiting to seek legal help.

The longer you wait to get legal help after an accident, the harder it can be to find evidence and witnesses. If you wait, you also risk losing your claim because the deadline for making claims may expire.

Settling too fast, before all your injuries are known.

Many accident victims think they suffered only minor injuries and accept a fast settlement. Later, they discover their injuries are worse than they thought, but they can't get more money. Since many injuries take time to develop, don't make the mistake of settling your claim before knowing the extent of your injuries.

These are some mistakes accident victims make that hurt their case. If you have questions about what to do after an accident, call us at 1-800-339-3332. Seeking legal help promptly will help you avoid these and other mistakes.
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