After an accident you believe to be minor, you might think it is unnecessary to notify the police or file a report. However, this is untrue. If you were not at fault and plan to seek compensation for property damage, injuries, or other losses, having a police report will be important for proving your claim. …
How to Find an SUV Accident Attorney
SUVs are larger and heavier than passenger cars, which means that they can cause more damage when involved in accidents. Among passenger vehicles involved in car accidents in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that cars had a fatality rate per occupant of 12.53 per 100,000. By comparison, SUVs involved in accidents had …
Should You Always Call the Police After a Car Accident?
While each state has its own laws about when to notify law enforcement following a car crash, Massachusetts doesn’t require motorists to report their accidents to police immediately. Instead, Massachusetts law only requires accident reporting if someone was injured or killed or if there was $1,000 or more in property damage, and the required report …
How to Choose Between Car Crash Attorneys
When you’ve suffered serious injuries in a car accident because of another driver’s bad driving behavior, you might be dealing with rapidly mounting expenses combined with the physical and emotional aftermath of the collision. By pursuing a claim against the other driver, you could recover monetary compensation to pay for your economic and non-economic losses. …
Whiplash and Concussion Symptoms
Both whiplash and concussions can occur when a person is violently jerked back and forth, which often happens in car accidents. In fact, they’re among the most common injuries that accident victims might suffer. While whiplash and concussion symptoms can be similar, they are not the same types of injuries and require different treatments. Scroll …
How to Determine Liability in a Car Accident
Even minor car accidents can be very inconvenient and result in losses of time and money. Serious accidents can cause much more damage and substantial losses and might result in catastrophic injuries or death. When you have been involved in a collision and are contending with the aftermath, you might wonder how to determine liability …
Types of Expert Witnesses
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff has the burden of proof and must present evidence and testimony to support their claim. Some of the evidence can include testimony by witnesses, including individuals who saw the events and expert witnesses. Deposing expert witnesses may help strengthen your personal injury claim. However, the types of expert …
Statute of Limitations on Truck Accidents
If you or your loved one were involved in a serious truck collision that was caused by the truck driver or someone else, you might be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, you must act quickly to preserve your rights. Understanding the statute of limitations on truck accidents that will apply to your case …
How to Preserve Evidence After a Truck Accident
Following a truck accident in which you suffered serious injuries, you might be thinking about pursuing an injury claim. To recover compensation for your losses, you will have to prove the driver or another responsible party was negligent and caused your accident and injuries. This will require gathering evidence to support your claim. However, collecting …
Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Motorcycle Crash
When someone is killed in a motorcycle crash, the surviving family members are often left facing overwhelming grief and significant losses caused by their loved one’s death. Massachusetts law allows certain surviving family members to recover compensation by filing wrongful death claims when their loved one’s death was caused by the negligent or wrongful actions …
How Federal Regulations Impact Truck Accident Lawsuits
The trucking accident injury claims process is often much more complex than the process involved in regular car accident claims. Trucking carriers are required to have liability insurance with very high policy limits because of the risk of serious injuries and fatalities when truck drivers cause collisions. Since commercial trucks are much larger and heavier …
How Important Is Witness Testimony?
If you were seriously injured in a car crash, truck accident, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligent actions, you might be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. While Massachusetts is a no-fault state for auto accidents, it allows you to step outside of the at-fault system and file a suit …
Is Lane-Splitting on a Motorcycle Legal?
You may sometimes see motorcyclists riding between lanes of slower-moving traffic. But is lane-splitting on a motorcycle legal? While this might be a fairly common practice, it is illegal in every state except California, including Massachusetts. If you are a motorcyclist, it’s important to understand and follow the laws when riding your bike in the …
How Do Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents?
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident and have filed an insurance claim, you can expect the insurance company to send an adjuster out to investigate what happened. As of July 13, 2023, 59,619 crashes have been reported in Massachusetts, which demonstrates that insurance companies are quite familiar with car accident investigations. While …
How to Reach a Fair Settlement After a Car Accident
Even though Massachusetts is a no-fault state for auto accidents, dealing with insurance companies is rarely easy. If you were seriously injured in a car crash caused by another driver, trying to recover the compensation you deserve can be even harder. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, 132,840 car crashes were reported in the …
What Is the Statute of Limitations on a Car Accident Claim?
If you are involved in a car accident and are injured or lose a loved one, you’ll have a limited time to pursue a compensation claim. All states, including Massachusetts, have laws that set deadlines for filing legal claims, including those involving personal injury or wrongful death. These laws are referred to as statutes of …
What Are My Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident?
The aftermath of a car crash can be confusing for everyone involved. As a passenger, it may be even more disconcerting because you might not know who is liable and whether you can pursue a claim to be compensated for your injury-related losses. You might wonder, “What are my rights as a passenger in a …
How Do I Pay My Medical Bills After a Motorcycle Accident?
The medical bills you receive after being injured in a motorcycle crash can be overwhelming. Are bills piling up on your kitchen table? Are you worried about how you’ll afford to pay them? Scroll down to learn more about the process of paying medical bills after a motorcycle accident in which you were not responsible.
Why Are Motorcycle Accident Cases Hard to Prove?
While motorcycles represent only 3 percent of all registered vehicles, they are involved in 14 percent of all fatal crashes in the U.S. In fact, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to be killed in traffic collisions than other motorists. And even when people survive motorcycle crashes, they might suffer debilitating injuries and be left …
What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car And Gets in an Accident?
Do you ever let your friends or family members borrow your vehicle? While lending someone else your car might seem like a minor favor, doing so can potentially expose you to liability. If the person who borrowed your car subsequently caused an accident, you might wonder, “What happens if someone else is driving my car …