Ten Things To Do (and not to do) After an Auto Accident

Maryland personal injury attorney Ronald Miller, author of the Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog, has set up a new blog called the Maryland Lawyer Blog. Although the blog is brand new, I can tell that Ronald is off to a great start on this one. Check it out even if you are not a Maryland attorney, as it will provide […]

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 […]

Today a Suffolk County jury awarded a man $13M for serious personal injuries he sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle. The case name is William T. Dodge v. Arda Tezel. With interest, the verdict comes to approximately $16M. The plaintiff was however assessed 1% comparative negligence by the jury. I will provide more information on this […]

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts recently altered the law surrounding slip and fall accidents. Under the traditional approach, a storeowner would only be liable if there was notice of the dangerous condition that caused the injury. Notice could be shown in one of three ways. First, that the owner created the dangerous condition. Two, that the owner knew […]

Boston attorney Dmitry Lev has recently started the Boston Bankruptcy Blog which provides information to those considering filing for personal bankruptcy in Massachusetts. In the last couple of years the bankruptcy laws have been revised considerably. Check out attorney Lev’s blog if you have questions regarding bankruptcy.

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 […]