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Published in Car Accidents on December 27, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Car accidents can cause significant damage to your vehicle. In some cases, an insurance company may declare your vehicle a total loss.  When a vehicle is “totaled,” it means that the costs of the repairs exceed the current market value of your vehicle. In other words, it costs more to fix your vehicle than the…

Published in Personal Injury on December 26, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Medical bills from a personal injury case can quickly total tens of thousands of dollars. Many accident victims do not have the money to pay medical bills. If they do not have health insurance to cover medical expenses, it can be frightening and overwhelming. Massachusetts law allows medical providers to place a medical lien on…

Published in Car Accidents on December 25, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents. According to the NHTSA, rear-end collisions accounted for approximately one-third of car accidents in 2018. There were over 2.1 million rear-impact accidents that year, which resulted in 2,439 fatal crashes and 594,000 injury crashes. Tailgating is one of the most common causes of…

Published in Car Accidents on December 24, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 4,059 people died in accidents caused by running red lights between 2014 and 2018. It also states that a family member is more likely to be injured in a red-light running accident than any other type of car accident. Each year, approximately 165,000 people are injured by drivers…

Published in Car Accidents on December 23, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Car accident victims need to understand their legal rights after a car accident. Pregnant women may face unique situations after a car accident because there is the potential for injury to two victims. The unborn child can be injured in an accident along with the mother. Car accidents can cause catastrophic injuries for a mother…

Published in Car Accidents on December 22, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes The seat belt and child safety seat laws vary by state. However, most states follow the guidelines for car and booster seats set forth by federal agencies and various health care organizations.  The leading cause of fatalities for children are car accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Thousands of children are injured…

Published in Car Accidents on December 21, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes In February 2020, Massachusetts took a bold stand against cell phone use while driving. Massachusetts now prohibits any use of a cell phone while driving unless the hands-free mode is activated. This statute imposes criminal penalties on violators. Violation of this statute can also constitute evidence of negligence in a car accident involving cell phone…

Published in Local News, Safety on October 2, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes When thinking of what Boston is known for in terms of buildings one might think the answer to be architecture. But when doing research into problems that plague our city it seems that buildings with unsafe and dangerous conditions seems to be a serious issue. With quite a number of  building collapses in Boston and as…

Published in Motorcycle Accidents on September 9, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Motorcycling is a popular pastime in New England, especially during springtime and mild summers. In the City of Boston, you will see many motorcyclists riding to work, the grocery store and going on joyrides. Unfortunately, not all of Boston’s motorcyclists are prudent or responsible. Some make the grave error of drinking and driving. In 2017,…

Published in Personal Injury on August 27, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes It is understandable to wonder about the worth of your Boston personal injury claim. After all, the settlement or judgment award you may receive could determine your family’s future financial stability. After an accident in Boston that causes significant injuries and expensive losses, the only way to move forward may be to achieve a financial…