A collision can disrupt your day without warning. One moment you are on your commute and the next, you find yourself managing vehicle damage, injuries and insurance calls. You may also need to file a crash report. For many drivers, this is an unfamiliar process....
After a minor car accident, you might feel fine and think medical attention is unnecessary. The damage to your vehicle looks minimal, and you walked away without obvious injuries. However, deciding to skip medical care after any collision could be a mistake. Here is...
Rideshare services have transformed how people get around, offering convenience at the tap of a button. However, accidents can happen, and being proactive about your safety is essential. Below are practical suggestions to help you stay safer during your next ride....
You drive down the road when something hits your windshield or forces you to swerve. A branch, loose construction material, or other debris can cause a serious crash. Even if no other driver hits you, you can still end up with injuries, car damage, and many questions....
After an auto accident in Massachusetts, it is common for insurance companies to contact injured people quickly, often presenting themselves as helpful. If you’ve recently been injured in a crash, it may – very understandably – seem easier to handle the claim on your...
Experiencing a car accident is unsettling, and it can be even more confusing if it occurs during a rideshare trip. Additionally, you'll likely need to navigate state fault laws and the company's extensive commercial insurance. Here’s some important information: The...
Drivers in Massachusetts, throughout the United States, and all over the globe know what it means when a light turns red, yellow, and green. However, in an attempt to enhance safety, particularly for pedestrians and bicyclists, Massachusetts has been implementing a...
Right after a collision, treatment cannot wait, and neither can the question of who covers it. After all, medical providers generally do not take IOUs. Who pays? Massachusetts is a no-fault state. Your own auto policy’s Personal Injury Protection typically pays first,...
As readers of this blog know, our state follows a straightforward rule that often decides settlement leverage: you can recover for a negligent crash so long as you were not more than 50% at fault. If a jury (or the parties in negotiation) assigns you 20% of the blame,...
A crash with an uninsured or hit-and-run driver does not leave you without options in Massachusetts. State law requires every auto policy issued here to include uninsured motorist coverage, which means that, if you have auto insurance, you have UM coverage. UM is...