If you were injured in a car accident and your claim has been rejected by the defendant driver’s insurer or you have received an unsatisfactory offer of settlement, your only other option is to file a lawsuit. A lawsuit starts with the filing of a Complaint, in the appropriate court.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that riding a motorcycle in Massachusetts carries inherent risks. Riders are exposed to the elements such as wind, rain and fog as well as poorly maintained roadways that are commonly frequented by intoxicated and inattentive motorists. Any kind of accident where a rider is thrown from a bike has a high probability of the rider sustaining a serious injury.
Read MoreIf you are in an accident and live in one of the 12 no-fault states, such as Massachusetts, paying for your medical expenses, lost earnings, and being able to bring a claim against the responsible motorist differs from those states that are at-fault or tort liability states. Being in a no-fault state generally means that you are at least initially responsible for paying your own medical expenses and other economic losses resulting from the accident regardless of who is at fault for the collision. And, if you wish to bring an injury claim against the responsible driver, you must first meet certain threshold requirements.
Read MoreWhile driving a car is not generally considered inherently risky, there are still far too many car accidents in Massachusetts including those that result in fatal injuries. In 2021, the most recently published year for car accident fatalities, our state experienced 413 fatal car crashes, an increase of more than 20% than in the prior year.
Read MoreThe purchase, possession and use of recreational and medical marijuana possession in limited amounts along with purchasing certain accessories have been legal in Massachusetts since 2014. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state since 2016, when it became the first East Coast state to legalize it for this limited purpose.
Read MoreAn accident or police report can be a vital tool in a personal injury accident claim since it contains information from what we assume is an unbiased source and from someone trained in investigating traffic accidents. Following a motor vehicle injury accident, the investigating officer on the scene will prepare the report that you can request from the reporting police department for a fee of around $20. It typically takes from 2-4 weeks for the report to be prepared and sent to you.
Read MoreOne of the most serious injuries from a car accident in Massachusetts is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that includes a concussion. Estimates are that some 2 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year from car accidents, sports incidents, and other personal injuries although traffic accidents are the leading cause.
Read MoreLeaving the scene of an accident can lead to serious consequences, especially if someone sustained fatal injuries or was seriously injured. In Massachusetts, as in all other states, you are obligated under law to stop and to do the following:
Read MoreIt is no secret that distracted driving is dangerous and can lead to tragic results. In Massachusetts and across the nation, there are several thousand traffic deaths attributed to distracted driving each year, many from unsafe use of smartphones. Other types of distracted driving that have led to deaths include grooming, eating, reading, talking to passengers, or using the radio or entertainment system in the vehicle.
Read MoreWith the arrival of summer and temperatures beginning to heat up, car safety becomes a major concern for Massachusetts motorists. Even with temperatures in the 70s, your car’s interior can easily heat up to 90 degrees within 10-minutes, to 98 degrees in 20-minutes, and up to 112 degrees in just one hour. Sitting on a car seat with such elevated temperatures can easily burn you if not careful.
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