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Another source of recovery for you is for pain and suffering. This is non-taxable money paid to you for the physical and mental distress caused by the accident. Please note your accident-related medical bills must be at least $2000 to collect pain and suffering damages. If you have less than $ 2000 in medical bills, […]
These accidents can frequently cause very serious injuries given how exposed cyclists are when they are contacted by motor vehicles. These accidents can also be very complicated as liability and insurance coverage issues may arise. We are experienced with investigating these accidents, and finding out precisely how the motor vehicle that hit you is responsible […]
Taking the appropriate steps following a bicycle accident is critical. Here are some of them: Call the police Collect as much information about the person who hit you Photograph the scene Photograph your injuries Receive prompt medical attention Do not speak with any insurance adjusters Consult an experienced bicycle accident lawyer
Determining fault for these accidents comes down to which party was negligent for causing the crash. That involves looking at the crash scene, contacting witnesses, reviewing the police report, etc. As long as the bicyclist was no more than 50% responsible, then he/she may pursue a claim for pain and suffering against the insurance policy […]
You are entitled to have up to $8000.00 in your medical bills and lost wages paid that are incurred following your Massachusetts bicycle accident. These are “no-fault” benefits, also known as PIP (Personal Injury Protection) benefits and come into play even if the accident was your fault. It is important to complete a PIP application as soon […]
Massachusetts law is very strict with deadlines for filing bicycle accident lawsuits. Failing to timely file will cause a case to be lost forever. You have only three years in Massachusetts to file a claim for injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering following your Massachusetts bicycle accident. This is a strict deadline and these cases are […]
In Massachusetts, if a dog bites you, the owner of the dog is automatically liable to you for all damages and losses the dog causes. This is called strict liability. The only available defenses available to the dog owner is to show the dog bite victim was teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog. These defenses […]
No. We only get paid if your dog bite case settles, and that is called a contingency fee. If we don’t win your case, then we don’t get paid. We always offer guaranteed FREE consultations.
It really depends on many factors. Assuming there is insurance to pursue, then once you are done with your medical treatment, then we can approach settlement with the homeowners insurance company.
Most dog bite attack cases settle. Court is always a possibility, just like with any legal matter. However, given how friendly Massachusetts dog bite laws are for victims, court, and trial, are both highly unlikely.