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.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Suffered a Car Accident that was not your Fault?

As car accidents vary from one another, so do the car accident claims and ultimately compensations. Car accident compensation claims are beginning to be more and more difficult to conduct efficiently, due to the high number of accidents which occur each year. The slightest mistake could prevent the injured party to build a valid case.
One of the reasons for the challenging situation with the accident claims involves the growing rate of accidents and the different companies and people who try to make a profit from other people's injuries. The best thing to do after the accident occurs is to identify the responsible parties and immediately secure a legal representative. If a representative cannot be found, it is best to say as few as possible and provide only the essential information needed to assure the authorities of the safety of the people involved.
Accident commission companies are approaching injured parties and offer a wide range of services, such as vehicle restoration, damage examination, a temporary car replacement, legal assistance, as well as insured and uninsured items recovery. The way these businesses make profit is by approaching the injured parties after the accident on-site or at the hospital. The services seem highly beneficial when people consider their losses, but ultimately, drivers actually pay more for a range of facilities which would be made available to them anyway through an effective personal injury claim.
As authorities get involved and provide each party involved with a document stating that the accident took place, the details are additionally included on the national archive for further investigation. To secure a safe position, a professional injury lawyer is recommended. He will first of all explain all the stages of the system which will enable the client to proceed with the car accident claim. Before choosing any legal service, one must make sure that it is suitable for him and the type of injury incurred.
Most esteemed legal representatives offer good quality services, but it is always good to make sure before starting any procedures: if 100% of the compensation is entitled to the injured party, if there is a deposit fee, if the costs for the legal proceedings will be covered by the responsible party and if there are any costs for initiating a claim.
In some cases it is relevant to know that if there are any passengers affected by the accident, whether they were on the injured side or the responsible side, they are entitled to make a car accident claim. The final compensation settlements are influenced by a number of factors. An estimate of 30% reduced compensation payments are due to ignoring the safety features such as the seat belt.
Also, drinking and driving can result in up to 60% reduced compensation, especially if the driver was accompanied by other passengers. In this case both passengers and driver injury compensation claims are reduced, as the passenger were presumably aware of the fact the driver had been drinking and was thus unable to drive. Some cases are settled with a fractional liability acknowledgement, after which the compensation payment is divided between the two parties. The amount each person receives varies depending on who was predominantly responsible. To reach the final conclusion, a thorough investigation is conducted.
Road legal vehicles use premium insurances each year to cover for any potential accidents or injuries occurred to the vehicles and their passengers. An injured party can proceed with any accident compensation claim if they benefit from the services of the insurance companies. To initiate a successful claim, securing a specialized legal representative is essential. Whether the circumstances are typical or unusual, highly qualified individuals will be able to assist any injured parties if the case proves to be valid.

- G Tucker

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