Auto Accidents

Black boxes aren’t confined to airplanes and trucks anymore. Many modern cars now have event data recorders (EDRs), also known as black boxes. EDRs capture information about the operation of a vehicle before, during, and after an accident. Our Brockton car accident lawyers can use the data from EDRs to help show how your accident…

Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 90 § 26) requires drivers involved in an accident to stop, exchange information, and file a written crash report. If you’re in a car accident in Massachusetts, you should also call the local police (by dialing 911) to request help. The police can assist victims who need emergency medical care, clear…

If you’re in a car accident in Massachusetts, your own Personal Injury Protection policy should pay up to $8,000 in combined medical and wage loss benefits. After the first $2,000 in medical bills, your health insurer (if you have one) typically becomes the primary payer, with PIP covering certain remaining eligible expenses depending on coordination…

If your teenager is involved in a traffic accident, your first concern is, quite obviously, making sure that they’re okay. Then, you might start worrying about whether or not you, as the parent, could be held legally or financially liable. Unfortunately, many parents mistakenly believe that only the driver is liable, but that isn’t always…

If you’ve been in a car accident in Massachusetts, one of the first questions you might have, after making sure everyone’s safe, is: “How do I get a copy of the police report?” It might not seem urgent in the first few days after a crash, but that report can make a big difference in…

Car accidents are, unfortunately, quite common in every city, but some locations in Massachusetts carry a much higher risk than others. Here in Brockton, some intersections continually rank among the most hazardous in the state. It’s important to understand where these problem areas are and why they pose a threat. That way, you can help…

Accidents rarely unfold in gentle slow‑motion. One minute you’re stopped at a red light in Quincy Center, the next moment your airbag erupts and the world dissolves into ringing ears and shattered glass. In that disorienting fog most people think only of pain, fear, and how to get home. Yet the hours and days that…

When you think about a car accident, you probably imagine broken bones, cuts, and bruises that show up right away. However, not all injuries are obvious right in the moment. In fact, some of the most serious injuries can take hours, days, or even weeks to appear. This is why it’s so important to know…

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…