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 …
How to Get a Police Report from a Car Accident
After you’re involved in a car crash, you might feel confused and unsure of how to handle the situation. Dealing with injuries, damage to your vehicle, and insurance companies can be overwhelming. If the other motorist was responsible for your crash, and you suffered serious injuries, you might be considering filing an injury claim against …
Where Do Most Car Accidents Happen?
People who live and work in Massachusetts have to contend with the state’s congested highways and busy streets in population centers such as Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. When dealing with heavy traffic, you might worry about the potential of being involved in a car accident and think that your chances of having a collision are …
Why Is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?
The aftermath of a collision can be overwhelming. You might be dealing with rapidly building medical bills to treat your injuries and be out of work. This can result in significant financial pressure at the same time that you are trying to recover from your injuries. Having a reduced income and a long period of …
The Dangers Presented by Truck Driver Fatigue
Many Americans fail to get enough sleep each night, and when people who get inadequate sleep get behind the wheel, they place themselves and others at risk. Drowsy truck drivers are especially problematic because of their vehicles’ large sizes and weights. Scroll down to learn more about the dangers of truck driver fatigue.