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 […]

Minors in Massachusetts cannot initiate a lawsuit.  When a minor, for example, has a personal injury claim that requires litigation, the lawsuit is brought by the minor’s parents. The parents, in the context of litigation, are referred to and named in the lawsuit as “next friend.” At times, a guardian must be appointed and approved by […]

Here is some miscellaneous information about auto insurance in Massachusetts: Collision coverage in Massachusetts is optional coverage, but I strongly suggest you buy it. Although collision coverage can be expensive you need it in case your car is damaged in an accident with another vehicle. This coverage will pay for the damage to your vehicle. Although collision […]

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 […]

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a weekly publication for lawyers on news and developments in Massachusetts law, has recently launched Exhibit A. Exhibit A is a monthly newsletter written by lawyers and intended for non-lawyers. It is written in a way which makes the law a little less confusing and easier to understand. It is a FREE monthly […]

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 […]

Yes. Massachusetts recognizes loss of consortium claims. If your spouse was injured in an accident, and his/her injuries have affected the marriage relationship, then a loss of consortium claim can be brought. Sometimes an injury victim is unable to offer the affection and companionship he/she was able to provide before the accident. When this occurs, the spouse for the […]

Yes, you can. It is your homeowners insurance policy which provides liability coverage to you for these accidents. It is imperative that you contact your insurance carrier immediately after the accident. Once you report the event, your carrier will conduct an investigation and will begin communicating with the victim’s attorney. Since the Massachusetts dog bite statute is a […]