Massachusetts Personal Injuries Sustained on Public Transportation

People each and every day in Massachusetts sustain personal injuries on public transportation. Especially in Boston, with the high volume of taxi cabs, buses and trains, many people are injured on these modes of transport. But, these riders usually have a slightly easier time recovering compensation for their injuries sustained on public transportation. The reason […]

Massachusetts car accidents happen unfortunately each and every day with alarming frequency. It is therefore imperative for Massachusetts motorists to use caution and prudence when operating a motor vehicle. I think it is important for people to know some of the common, and less obvious, causes of most car accidents. To that end I provide the following […]

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. […]