If you’re a resident of Massachusetts, it’s important to be familiar with personal injury protection (PIP) car insurance. In Massachusetts, all drivers are required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. PIP covers the costs of injuries you sustain in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault, PIP coverage helps pay for medical […]
What is PIP (Personal Injury Protection)
Category: General Massachusetts Personal Injury Information
With the arrival of winter weather, it’s important to take stock of your car and its safety features. Blizzards and ice storms can make driving treacherous, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some tips for keeping your car safe in New England winters. Adaptive headlights: Headlights that adapt and rotate to light in the […]
Almost everyone at one time or another will experience the misfortune of being involved in a car accident. Many car accidents, thankfully, involve minor impacts that result in very little, if any, property damage to the involved vehicles. There is an assumption that a minor car accident does not and cannot cause personal injuries to the occupants […]
Massachusetts car insurance law is based on a no-fault system. This means even if you were at fault or negligent in causing the car accident, you’re still entitled to have your medical bills and lost wages paid through Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, for short. This mandatory auto insurance allows people to get their car […]
Because of our climate here in New England, slips and falls on snow and ice are quite common. Generally, these cases are claims for negligence against a snow plow company, property owner, or other potentially responsible party. The burden is on the injury victim to show that the party responsible for snow and ice removal where […]
Do you have a fireplace? If so, are you planning to put up your holiday decorations soon? If so, be careful! Just because Santa can fall down the chimney, does not mean you should too! Chimneys can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Keep reading for more safety tips and what you can do to […]
Workers compensation is a system that provides financial protection to employees who are injured on the job. It’s not just for construction workers, factory workers, and miners anymore. More than ever before, white collar jobs are becoming physical in nature. If you’re at risk of injury because of your profession, it may be worth looking […]
Insurance companies are similar to a two-faced snake. They claim to be on the victim’s side until the victim becomes an “inconvenience” to them. They hire negotiators whose sole purpose is to shake down victims and manipulate the situation to save themselves a few dollars. Here are 4 ways insurance companies rip victims off: An […]
In a personal injury case, if the victim has suffered any type of damage- whether it be an injury, property damage, or any other kind of loss, the victim (aka plaintiff) is able to seek compensation from whoever caused or contributed to the losses. Compensation is also referred to as damages. In personal injury law, […]
As the winter approaches, the chances of slip and falls begin to increase drastically. Slipping and falling on ice is never fun, and it often hurts. Not only can it feel embarrassing, the pain also tends to linger and cause aches. If you’ve fallen on ice, here are three simple steps you should take. If […]