I found this over at the Massachusetts DMV website and wanted to pass it along to my readers: Seat Belts All drivers and passengers who are 12 years old and older must wear seat belts. Exceptions include: Drivers and passengers who have proof from a physician that a disability or medical condition makes wearing a seat belt […]

I found this over at the DMV website and wanted to pass it along since it is filled with great Massachusetts car safety information: Seat Belts All drivers and passengers who are 12 years old and older must wear seat belts. Exceptions include: Drivers and passengers who have proof from a physician that a disability or medical […]

Yes. Statistics show that claimants who have an attorney often receive a higher settlement – even after the legal fee is deducted – than those who negotiate with an insurance company without representation. Suppose you were injured in a small rear-ender, and the insurance company calls you soon after the accident and offers you $500.00 […]

Underinsured motorist coverage is provided by your insurance company per your automotive insurance policy. It comes into play when you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts and the person responsible for the accident does not have enough liability coverage to cover your losses and pain and suffering stemming from the accident. […]

If you have been injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, there is always the possibility of making an underinsured motorist claim.  If the driver who caused your personal injuries does not have enough bodily injury (BI) coverage to cover the cost of your injuries, then you need to look to your auto insurance carrier for underinsured […]

If your case does not settle, a trial become necessary (assuming mediation or arbitration are not utilized). If you receive a favorable judgment at trial, that is great. But in Massachusetts, the amount of the verdict is reduced by the amounts of PIP benefits that have been paid on your behalf. Therefore, the insurance company that insures […]

No. Never. Following your Massachusetts personal injury accident, the insurance company that insures the person or persons that caused your injuries will want to obtain a recorded statement from you. I have one thing to say: don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance company! The insurance company is not your friend and do not let them talk […]

“Hit and run” automobile accidents occur each and every day in Massachusetts. This means the driver(s) that caused a car accident cannot be unidentified. If you are the victim of a “hit and run,” you may be concerned about how your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering will be compensated. Do not worry […]

Here are some things to do (and things to avoid) following an auto accident in Massachusetts: Call the police; Tell the police officer(s) exactly how the accident occurred; Be careful what you say to the other driver; keep things to an absolute minimum; If you have a camera in your car, photograph the accident scene […]

Ok, so you have concluded your medical treatment following your accident (motor vehicle, slip and fall, dog bite, etc.) and now it is time to negotiate your claim with the insurance company. In order to effectively begin settlement negotiations, you must write an effective demand letter. Your demand letter should first state the facts of the […]