It is no question that distracted driving is the cause of many preventable car accidents. Thankfully, Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker has signed into law a statewide ban on handheld cell phone use while operating a vehicle. The bill, after many failed attempts, finally passed the House and Senate. This new law takes effect in February, 2020, […]
New Handheld Cell Phone Ban
Category: Car Accident Claims
There are times following a car accident when a lawyer is needed, and there are other times when one is not needed. Understanding this difference is important. When You Don’t Need A Lawyer If you were not at-fault for the accident, but did not sustain injuries, then a car accident lawyer would not be needed. The […]
No one ever wants to be involved in a car accident. Crashes can cause serious pain, frustration and debilitating personal injuries. Many in this situation naturally wonder who pays for medical bills and lost wages after a car accident? Massachusetts is a no-fault car insurance state. As part of this system, medical bills and lost wages […]
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, you may be losing time from work. Getting lost wages paid after a car accident is something you will need to address. Massachusetts law says that you may collect 75% of your gross lost wages following a car accident. You must first though submit a PIP application to […]
It is not uncommon to have medical bills pile up after a car accident. Hospital, physical therapy, chiropractic, or orthopedic bills can add up quickly. That can cause great stress to someone. Therefore, knowing how to pay medical bills after an auto accident is extremely important. PIP, or Personal Injury Protection, is no-fault car insurance. […]
Most people at some point will likely be involved in a motor vehicle accident. If an accident does happen, many people considering hiring legal representation. If you are thinking of hiring a Boston attorney for a car accident, here are some good reasons to do so. First, the attorney provides needed experience that you likely […]
There are many different types of personal injury cases. Examples are wrongful death cases, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. The most common types of personal injury cases are car accident cases. There are many advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney for a car accident. An attorney can make sure that all your rights are fully protected. That […]
The experience of having a car accident can be painful, stressful and frustrating. Insurance companies may be calling you or sending you forms to fill out. You may be going doctors, physical therapists, or chiropractors. You may even be unable to work due to the personal injuries caused by wreck. You possibly are feeling overwhelmed and […]
Almost everyone at some point will unfortunately be involved in a car crash. Most times an attorney is needed in order for the crash victim’s right to be protected. But an attorney is not always needed. Here are some examples of situations when you don’t need a lawyer for a car accident. If you were […]
Recently we were able to settle a case for the full policy limit for a client injured in a car accident. Our client, a minor, sustained extremely serious injuries. She was a passenger in the wreck. Her injuries were so severe that she needed to be mid-flighted to a hospital for immediate medical attention. The insurance […]