If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts by a negligently operated vehicle, you will need to know a few things. It is the operator’s insurance company that is responsible for paying for your “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses. They will also pay 75% of any lost wages you sustain as a result […]
Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!I Was a Pedestrian Hit By a Car. What Are My Rights?
Category: Car Accident Claims
Yes. If a minor is injured in an accident and has a valid personal injury claim, it is the usually the mother or father of the minor that is the one bringing the claim. I represent minors who have been injured in accidents and when I meet with them for the first time, it is […]
I found this over at CNN.com and wanted to share it because it makes me sick: Insurance Companies Fight Paying Billions in Claims Put yourself in the driver’s seat of this accident. You are heading down the street when a truck comes out of nowhere and slams into the right side of your car. The damage to […]
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 […]