Auto Accidents
What to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
Massachusetts ranks as one of the safest states for drivers in the nation. In one recent year, 5.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people took place in the Bay State. The only state that had a better rate was New York, with five fatalities per 100,000. However, the news is not all good. Drivers in more heavily populated…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Road Rage
Recently, a 22-year-old man and his family came under gunfire after a road rage incident led to his truck tire being shot. The incident occurred when the family was headed to lunch. The victim of the incident stated that, on the way to the restaurant, a driver in a Lexus IS 300 drove alongside his…
Read MoreAll About Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is one of the most serious threats to driver and passenger safety on Massachusetts roadways. Whether speeding, ignoring road hazards or other drivers, or simply driving in an aggressive manner with the intent to intimidate, reckless drivers cause substantial injuries to those unfortunate drivers who find themselves sharing the road. What exactly is…
Read MoreCar Accident FAQs: Can I get a rental car?
If Your Auto Insurance Policy Contains Substitute/Rental Car Coverage Your own insurance will reimburse you for the cost of substitute transportation if your car was involved in an accident and it is being repaired. Generally, this optional coverage, which comes at an additional price, will reimburse you a total of $15 a day for car…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do After a Car Accident?
What You Should and Should Not Do If You Have Been Injured In A Car Accident First, and most important, seek medical attention immediately. Medical symptoms can surface days after the accident so it is important to seek medical treatment even if you feel you haven’t suffered serious injuries. Make sure you provide the…
Read MoreThe Danger Of Speed And The Force of Head-On Collisions
Kinetic Energy and Speed It is a common misconception that two vehicles colliding head-on is the equivalent to one vehicle impacting a solid object at twice the head-on speed. This is not accurate. The kinetic energy (the amount of energy a moving object has) absorbed by the vehicle that hits a stationary object (such as…
Read MoreAccidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions
Greater Boston Area Auto Accident Attorneys Compared to other states, an unusually large number of car accidents in Massachusetts involve only a single vehicle. A fair proportion of these accidents can be traced to the causes you’d expect—inebriated or inexperienced drivers, distractions while driving (like lighting up a cigarette or talking on a cell phone),…
Read MoreCar Accident FAQs: Who will pay for my car repairs?
Let Our Auto Accident Claims Attorneys Make Your Life Easier A car accident can be emotionally and financially stressful and the anxiety can quickly build with all the confusing paperwork that follows in the wake of an accident. Most people never deal with these issues and paperwork until they get into a car accident. Our…
Read MoreCan I Get Damages for Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Settlement?
Personal Injury Protection Auto Accident Claims Attorneys Under Massachusetts General Laws 231 Section 6D you are entitled to damages for pain and suffering if you were involved in a car accident provided you are less than 50% at fault for the crash and any one of the following resulted from the accident: Your reasonable and…
Read MoreCar Accident FAQs: What should I do after I have been in a car accident?
Massachusetts Car Insurance Claims Accident Attorneys If you are finding it difficult dealing with the insurance companies, or your injuries are more serious than you originally believed then we invite you to contact our experienced Massachusetts car accident law firm. We will discuss the details of your case and explain all your legal options. We…
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