Often times when a Personal Injury case goes to trial, it can be many years after the incident which caused the injury. With this time hopefully comes health and healing for the injured. It also means that a jury or an insurance company will often wonder what is actually wrong with the person in front of them. It can be tough for a plaintiff to explain through words and medical records alone the extent of their traumatic injury, just how much the pain took from them, and the toll on their life and those around them that brought the plaintiff and their loved ones to the courtroom. Hip and Soft Tissue Injury
At Mazow|McCullough, we strive to bridge this gap of understanding through the innovative use of visuals and technology in the courtroom and mediation. Wherever possible, we use carefully selected and tailored visual graphics to present a true idea of the damage caused to the plaintiff. We strive to present complicated ideas and issues in a clear and concise way to help the plaintiff tell their story. We find that through the correct use of these visuals, we are able to better represent our clients and assist them in seeing a just end to their claim. CT Scan
If you or someone you love has been injured recently, please call Mazow | McCullough to set up an appointment. There is a never a charge to a client for representation, and we are experienced and agile at finding the best way to tell the truth about your injury. The right lawyer makes all the difference.
E. Coli 0145 has been found in bags of unopened fresh lettuce in Ohio, and federal investigators are investigating whether it is linked to an outbreak in Michigan, New York and Ohio, where 12 people were hospitalized for E. Coli infection. In addition, 3 have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially fatal impairment of the kidneys.
If you have any questions about an E.Coli outbreak in your state or if you or a family member have been affected by E.Coli 0145, please contact Mazow|McCullough, PC immediately.
Kevin McCullough’s settlement in the Newburyport Superior Court has recently been published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Click here to see a copy of that report.
Mazow/McCullough, PC Secures Insurance Coverage and Obtains Settlement for Minor Plaintiff Attacked by Pit Bull Breed Dog
The minor plaintiff was 11 years old at the time of the incident. The owner of the dog was incarcerated at the time of the attack and the dog was being cared for by the dog owner’s parents. The dog got loose at the defendants’ property and chased and attacked the boy. Ultimately, he suffered a fractured wrist and numerous puncture wounds and lacerations to his arms, legs, torso and head. The injuries required in-patient hospitalization for several days. The treatment following discharge was limited to ensuring that the wounds stayed clean and were properly cared for. The minor suffered permanent scarring to his arms and legs due to the extent and size of the bite marks.
The keepers of the dog were pursued and stated pre-litigation that they did not have insurance coverage for the dog. Plaintiff counsel discovered that the keepers of the dog signed documents under the pains and penalties of perjury when the dog was surrendered to the MSPCA that they were the “owners” of the dog. Plaintiff counsel filed suit against the owners of the dog as evidenced by the documents obtained by Plaintiff counsel. A default was entered against the defendants and an attachment was entered as to their residential property. Following that hearing Plaintiff counsel further uncovered insurance for the defendants’ property and secured coverage for the incident. After coverage was confirmed the parties assented to remove the default and conduct discovery.
Following limited discovery the case settled for $450,000.00. The settlement was two years post incident and at that time the minor plaintiff was 13 years old and fully participating in youth activities, including playing on the local football team. The medical specials were in excess of $75,000.00. Plaintiff counsel negotiated and was able to have any and all liens waived.
In the state of Massachusetts, if somebody has been injured due to the negligence of another party and before they can start a law suit or present that claim they pass on, they die. It’s important to know that the family members have the ability to continue on with that claim, to present that claim, to file that lawsuit on behalf of that lost loved on. The law is crystal clear in Massachusetts in that in that an estate would need to be created with an administrator named to control that cause of action, to pursue that cause of action, and to go forward on behalf of the family in that lost claim.
Dorchester District Court Judge Cites Expert Testimony of Kevin J. McCullough, Esquire in Finding that Commerce Insurance Company Violated the Consumer Protection Act, G.L. c. 93A
On March 20, 2009, Kevin J. McCullough, Esquire of Mazow/McCullough, PC testified at trial before Judge Sydney Hanlon in the Dorchester District Court. Attorney McCullough was retained by the plaintiff, Arelis Beato to provide an expert opinion as to the investigation and claims handling practices of Commerce Insurance Company in regards to Commerce Insurance Company’s handling of Plaintiff’s first party Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) claim. Judge Hanlon cited to and referenced Attorney McCullough’s expert opinion in the Court’s written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding the decision. Based upon Attorney McCullough’s testimony the Court found that Commerce Insurance Company had in fact violated G.L. c. 93A (The Consumer Protection Act) and ordered that Commerce Insurance Company pay attorney fees in the amount of $20,000.00 and costs incurred by Plaintiff.
On July 12, 2007 Justin Crow was stopped in traffic on Route 114 in North Andover, Massachusetts. The two vehicles behind him collided and the car directly behind Mr. Crow violently collided into the rear of his vehicle. Mr. Crow’s seat snapped and he was pushed off of the road. Mr. Crow suffered neck and back injuries and was out of work for several months due to the collision. Despite the fact that the insurance companies of the two cars behind Mr. Crow’s vehicle both agreed that Mr. Crow did nothing to cause or contribute to the collision, neither company made any offers of settlement. Even after Mr. Crow filed a lawsuit and extensive material and discovery was exchanged between the parties involved, no settlement offers were extended to Mr. Crow to compensate him for his injuries. A few days before the trial date the insurance company offered to settle the case with Mr. Crow in exchange for a payment of $20,000.00. Mr. Crow rejected the unreasonably low settlement offer. On October 23, 2009, after a one week trial the Newburyport Superior Court jury returned a verdict for Mr. Crow in the amount of $75,253.17, plus interest and costs. Mr. Crow’s post trial motions for costs and expenses are still pending.
Justin Crow vs. Galina Zhevakin and Martin D. Johnson Newburyport Superior Court Civil Action No.: 2007-01981B
Welcome to the Blog of Personal Injury Attorney’s Mazow & McCullough, PC. Attorneys Robert Mazow and Kevin McCullough offer this blog to keep you updated on important information regarding the health, safety and welfare of you and your family, to offer you insight into the world of insurance and personal injury litigation, and to inform you about critical developments of personal injury law.
Robert and Kevin have been litigating since the mid 1990’s. Robert started his legal career in 1994 as a criminal prosecutor in Essex County and fought to protect the rights of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For three years, he supervised the jury session in Salem District Court. Robert was also sent to courts in various counties including Suffolk, Middlesex, and Plymouth to serve as a special prosecutor when conflicts of interest arose within those counties. Thereafter, he worked as an insurance defense attorney for two prominent law firms in Boston and Quincy. In Quincy, he successfully helped insurance companies defend against fraudulent insurance claims, a sample of which can be seen here. In Boston, he defended large insurance companies and corporate defendants who had been sued for negligence.
Kevin put himself through law school working as a prison guard and as an insurance adjuster for a large insurance company in Beverly, Massachusetts. As an insurance adjuster, he took great pride in treating personal injury victims fairly and worked hard to ensure that their claims were resolved quickly, efficiently and fairly. Thereafter, he worked as an insurance defense attorney and, similarly to Robert, he defended insurance companies against fraudulent insurance claims. He also defended insurance companies in lawsuits involving claims for Personal Injury Protection. Kevin’s experience as both an insurance adjuster and insurance defense attorney has made him uniquely qualified so that he is currently retained to consult and testify as an expert in insurance disputes involving violations of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A and other bad faith insurance claims.
Robert and Kevin formed Mazow & McCullough, PC in 2002 to specialize in only one area of law – helping those who have been hurt by the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
