Massachusetts hit and run accidents happen all the time. If you have been involved in one, you need to know about the following: The accident must be reported to your insurance company immediately; The vehicle that caused the accident and left the scene is unable to be identified; The insurance company that insures the vehicle you […]
Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!Injured in a Hit and Run Car Accident in Massachusetts?
Get the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all parties; Get the names, telephone and addresses of all witnesses; Call an ambulance and the police, if necessary; Get the insurance information, if possible, for all parties; Photograph the scene of the accident as soon as possible; Keep all important information such as receipts, accident reports, […]
Pedestrian accidents happen all too often. They can be a traumatic and life-changing experience, in so many ways. Here are some important points to keep in mind if you have been hit by a car: It is the operator’s insurance company that is responsible for paying for your “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses; The operator’s insurance company will also […]
Whenever a minor in Massachusetts has been wrongfully injured, he or she can bring a claim for personal injuries against the responsible person or company. However, before representation of the minor claimant can begin, the attorney must have a parent or legal guardian sign a contingent fee agreement on behalf of the minor. If and […]
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 […]
Many, many people each year are injured due to the negligence of the Boston Housing Authority. Whether it be a slip and fall case, a burn case or any other action against the Boston Housing Authority, there are a some special considerations that are given to these cases. Some of them are the following: Your attorney must send […]
I love this article. It helps to promulgate the much needed message that insurance companies are not concerned with treating the injured fairly. Rather, they are concerned solely on increasing their bottom lines at the expense of those who are truly are aggrieved, and deserving of fair and reasonable compensation. Here is the article from […]
All Massachusetts personal injury lawyers, as well as all practicing Massachusetts lawyers in general, have certain ethical requirements they must meet when representing injury victims. Whether your lawyer represents you in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, dog bite case, products liability, medical malpractice, or any other type of personal injury case, your lawyer […]
As mentioned on an earlier post, if you have been involved in an auto accident in Massachusetts, your insurance carrier will pay the first $2000.00 in medical bills you incur as a result of the accident. You may have to go to an Independent Medical Examination (IME) before your carrier pays for your medical bills, […]
I found the following over at the Taradash Law Firm web site which lists 72 common defenses used by insurance companies to avoid paying money to those injured in motor vehicle accidents. A big thank you is in order to the Taradash Law Firm – an Illinois law firm dedicated to representing injury victims – […]