Suppose hypothetically that you are driving a motorcycle on a Massachusetts roadway and suddenly, a vehicle cuts in front of you. Further assume that this vehicle’s abrupt turn requires you to lay your bike down in order to avoid colliding with this vehicle. Now, what if the vehicle speeds off and leaves the scene of […]

If you have been involved in a Massachusetts slip and fall accident it is important for you to be aware of what you will need to prove your case. It is equally important that you know what type of defenses the insurance adjuster and defense attorney will assert against you. Here is a list of some common […]

If you are representing yourself in your Massachusetts personal injury claim, you need to inform the insurance company who insures the driver who caused the accident that you are bringing a claim. This type of claim is referred to as a third-party claim. Write the adverse insurance company a letter. In this letter you identify […]

Many people each and every year day in Massachusetts slip and fall in retail stores. These premises liability accidents can cause serious and permanent physical injuries. Common causes for these accidents in stores are spills and slick floors. The owner and occupier of the property can he held liable for the accident. If that is the case, you may […]

The required minimum auto insurance liability amount in Massachusetts is $20,000/$40,000. This many times is not enough to protect someone and there assets is they have seriously injured someone as a result of a Massachusetts auto accident. It is for that reason that I suggest you purchase an umbrella automotive liability policy. Well, what is […]

If you have been injured in a Massachusetts personal injury accident, you need to know a little about insurance companies. I found the following over at the Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyers Blog which tells you some revealing things about insurance companies: Just as a reminder, Insurance companies want: Premiums not claims To deter valid lawsuits People to hate lawyers […]

Yes you are. Under Massachusetts law, your employer must pay you your usual wages for the first three days of your jury service. Your employer can refuse to pay you for this time only if he can demonstrate that paying you during these three days would cause him financial hardship. After the third day, the […]

Massachusetts law requires, as part of the standard Massachusetts auto insurance policy, that all drivers carry at a minimum $5000.00 in property damage protection. What does this cover? It covers all property damage that you cause as a result of a Massachusetts auto accident. It covers damage you cause to someone’s car, house, bike, etc. […]

Many times young children are the victims of a Massachusetts personal injury accident. Minors in Massachusetts, like adults, are required to conduct themselves reasonably. But, minors in Massachusetts are not held to the same duty of care as adults are. Rather, minors are required to conform their conduct to that of a child of like […]

It is important for all Massachusetts motorists to understand their respective automobile insurance policy. You should be familiar with your Massachusetts bodily injury policy limits, uninsured motorist coverages, underinsured motorist coverages, PIP, and Med pay. I have supplied a standard Massachusetts automobile insurance policy on this blog, and it can be found on the upper-right […]