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...
When your pet is attacked by another dog, it can leave you shaken and angry. The emotional and financial toll can add up quickly, especially when vet bills start arriving. In Massachusetts, pet owners often wonder whether the law allows them to recover damages when...
A truck suddenly swerving or stopping too late on a Massachusetts highway can change a normal drive in seconds. You might hear screeching brakes, see a tire blow out or experience a collision. Afterward, you face injuries, medical bills and questions about what...
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,...
Losing someone because of another person’s actions can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. While no amount of money can replace your loved one, a wrongful death claim can provide financial relief and accountability. Understanding what...
An ordinary workday can suddenly be interrupted by the sounds of clattering metal, screeching tires and falling objects. A forklift accident can transform a routine workday into crisis. The lives of those involved can change in an instant, as the injuries and damages...
A collision on a crowded roadway can disrupt your routine and create unexpected challenges. Following a crash, medical appointments, vehicle repairs and insurance discussions compete for your attention. Amid these demands, a specific state reporting requirement may...
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...