Personal Injury Protection Insurance is a part of most motor vehicle policies in Massachusetts. We have written extensively about it on our website and this blog. PIP insurance provides up to $8,000 in medical bill payments and/or a percentage of lost earnings. This is a no-fault policy; that is, you get the benefits regardless of who was at fault in the collision.
Read MoreThe Boston Marathon has been a symbol of the independent culture and spirit of New England for as long as anyone can remember. Folks come from all over the region, the country and the world to participate. Most athletes train for months for this one single event and run competing only with themselves. And thousands of folks from all over the world turn out to cheer them on; it’s a celebration of Boston, of spring, and of the spirit of the Patriots. Yesterday the 117th Boston Marathon started out to be a spectacular day.
Read MoreThe news about Boston taxis is big these days. Apparently there are over 14 million taxi fares each year, with one quarter of a billion dollars in fares in Boston alone. And we pay some of the highest rates for service in the country. As a Boston motor vehicle lawyer, we hear about the collisions; and with taxis, there are a lot. And the taxis have insufficient insurance.
Read MoreWe have represented many clients who were struck by a motor vehicle, or a bicycle, in a crosswalk. “I had the right of way, didn’t I?” they say. You may have had legal permission to go, but to be safe you still need to look because crosswalks are notorious for motor vehicle pedestrian collisions.
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