Riding motorcycles can be exhilarating, but it also involves an increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities when collisions occur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents involve motorcyclist injury or death as compared to 20 percent of crashes involving other types of motor vehicles. This is …
How Not Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Could Impact Your Claim
If you were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident when you were not wearing a motorcycle helmet, you might wonder whether you will be able to recover compensation for your injuries and other losses. As an initial matter, it’s important to note that wearing a helmet greatly reduces your risk of suffering serious injuries or …
How Does a Motorcycle Accident Case Work from Start to Finish?
If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts, you might not know what to expect. Most accident victims are in a state of shock immediately following their crashes. However, once you have reported your accident, gathered evidence, and received treatment for your injuries, you might focus on recovering compensation for your losses. Negligence victims …
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident
Under Massachusetts law, people who are involved in accidents causing property damage, injuries, or death must stop and exchange information with the other involved driver. This falls under M.G.L. §90.24(2)(a). Failing to remain at the scene or failing to provide contact and insurance information to the other involved party is a criminal offense. However, some …
What Makes Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits Different?
Motorcycles provide numerous benefits: a sense of freedom while riding on the open road, superior fuel economy, a more affordable mode of transportation, and much more. While many people enjoy riding on motorcycles, being involved in a motorcycle crash can be frightening and result in serious injuries or death. When people are injured in motorcycle …
Pursuing a Dog Bite Lawsuit
Although dogs are cherished members of the family in many households, they can also cause serious injuries when they bite people. If you or your loved one has been injured by a dog, scroll down for some information about how to pursue a dog bite lawsuit in Massachusetts.
What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
Many people suffer injuries because of the negligence of others in Massachusetts each year. Personal injury claims are lawsuits people can file against the negligent or wrongful actors who have caused their injuries and losses. If you have been injured and are looking for a personal injury attorney, you might feel overwhelmed by the large …
Preserving Car Accident Evidence
Motor vehicle crashes can happen suddenly in Massachusetts, and people who are involved often do not know how to react or what to do. Crash scenes are often chaotic and messy, and the parties involved might experience heightened emotions. If you are involved in a crash caused by someone else, it is important to remain …
Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents on Snow and Ice
In Massachusetts, winter can mean bitterly cold temperatures and ice and snow accumulations. Whenever ice and snow accumulate on the ground, you have an increased risk of being injured from slipping and falling on the slick surfaces. If you have been injured while walking on snow or ice, scroll down to learn more about liability …
What Can You Expect from a Bus Accident Settlement in the Worcester Area?
According to research, traveling by bus is one of the safest modes of travel. In a crash, a bus distributes the physical forces differently than vehicles. However, bus crashes do occur, and when they do, multiple people can suffer serious injuries. If you were injured in a bus collision because of someone else’s negligence, you …
What Does Workers’ Comp Cover in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage protects employees when they suffer injuries or occupational illnesses at work. Employees do not have to prove that their employers were negligent to recover benefits from workers’ compensation. However, they also generally do not have the right to file negligence lawsuits against their …
What to Do in a Fender Bender
In Massachusetts, motor vehicle crashes are far too common. As of Dec. 6, 2021, there have already been 105,729 reported collisions in the state this year, with 365 resulting deaths. Whenever you get into a car, you risk being involved in a collision so remember to always drive carefully and follow the rules of the …
How to Prove You Are Not at Fault in a Car Accident
Suffering serious injuries in an automobile accident can be a stressful and frightening experience. Even though Massachusetts is a no-fault state for automobile accidents, the compulsory personal injury protection that you must carry will only pay up to a maximum of $8,000 for the injuries you have suffered. If your medical expenses have exceeded this …
How Does Workers’ Comp Work?
Employees who are injured or sickened while working on the job in Massachusetts have the right to file workers’ compensation claims with their employers’ insurance carriers. Also known as workers’ comp, workers’ compensation is designed to provide workers with a way to recover benefits without having to prove fault. Because of the availability of workers’ …
Applying for SSDI in Massachusetts
If you are unable to work because of a chronic illness or another disabling condition, you might be eligible for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your work history, you may be eligible to apply for either Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To receive benefits through either …
How to Win a Social Security Disability Hearing
Waiting for a hearing is stressful for most Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) claimants. You might have waited for a couple of years for your case to be heard, and you may not know how to win a Social Security disability hearing. Scroll down to learn what you can do to increase your chances of …
What Is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Massachusetts?
If you have sustained injuries and losses in a motor vehicle collision, slip-and-fall case, or any other accident in which someone else was at fault, you might be considering whether to file a personal injury claim in Massachusetts. If you are in this situation, you must understand the personal injury statute of limitations in Massachusetts. …
What to Do If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver
Millions of motor vehicle accidents happen each year in the U.S., and thousands occur in Massachusetts each year. Some of these accidents are serious and result in fatalities. For example, in 2020, 343 people died in traffic collisions in Massachusetts, and an estimated 42,600 people died across the U.S. Car accidents can leave people facing …
In a Chain-Reaction Car Accident, Who’s at Fault?
In motor vehicle collisions, determining liability might not always be clear. While Massachusetts is a no-fault state for most car accident claims, there are some situations in which you can step outside of the no-fault system to bring a claim against the at-fault driver, including when your injuries are serious or when your medical expenses …
How to Find the Best Truck Accident Attorney
Following a serious collision caused by a commercial truck, you will likely need to search for a lawyer to help you recover compensation for your injuries and losses. While many lawyers advertise that they accept truck collision claims, finding the best truck accident attorney to handle your claim can help you maximize the damages you …