Auto Accidents

It happens in a flash. You’re stopped in traffic—or moving slowly—and suddenly there’s a loud crash behind you. Your car lurches forward. Maybe you hit the car ahead. Maybe someone else slams into you. Nobody knows what sparked the multi-vehicle pileup in which you find yourself in a matter of seconds. Chain-reaction accidents are some…

You got sued after a car crash. Can you file a countersuit? It’s a question more common than you’d think. You’re named in a car accident lawsuit, maybe because you rear-ended someone, or maybe just because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. But you don’t agree with how things are being…

You trust your mechanic. At least, you want to. You drop your car off, maybe hand over your keys with barely a second thought, and just…assume it’ll be fixed the right way. Safe. Reliable. Ready to roll. But is it? What if the “repair” you paid for leaves your car more dangerous than before? What…

Let’s be honest – getting into a car accident is scary. When it involves an Uber or Lyft, the aftermath may include a whole new level of headache. Trust us, with so many people using rideshare apps these days, accidents involving these services are happening more often than you’d think. Maybe you use Uber all…

With a rental car crash, your trip to Massachusetts might have turned into a nightmare in seconds. One minute, you’re cruising down the Freedom Trail; the next, someone slams into your rental car. Now what? Who’s really responsible? Will your insurance cover this? What happens if the other driver doesn’t have enough coverage? These questions…

Whether minor or major, car accidents can be stressful. Even after repairs, your car might not be worth as much as it was before the accident. This is called “diminished value,” and it can affect you if you want to trade in or sell your car in the future. What is diminished value? Diminished value…

Massachusetts has been ranked as the most generous state in the US. Generosity is a valuable trait that can strengthen your social connections and even improve your health. But there is one situation where being overly generous can land you in trouble. Lending your car to a friend can feel like the most natural thing…

Have you never gotten around to getting your driver’s license? The truth is about one in ten adults are currently unlicensed, so you’re not alone. One reason why many adults fail to get a license is that they don’t think they need one. What happens if you get in an accident without a license, though?…

A recent report revealed that an overwhelming 77% of drivers have been involved in at least one car accident! What’s more, drivers are likely to get in about 3-4 car accidents over their lifetime. Since not every car accident is avoidable, getting informed on how to handle an accident can help save you a lot…

Did you know that households in Massachusetts have some of the lowest car ownership rates per household in the nation? That’s pretty surprising considering a whopping 91% of American households have access to at least one car, but it also becomes easier to understand when you consider the current economic times we’re in. More Americans…