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Is Lane Splitting Legal in Massachusetts?
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesLane splitting currently remains illegal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as of 2020. Lane splitting is a frequent topic of debate in many states. Since California became the first state to remove language barring motorcyclists from lane splitting in its traffic laws in 2016, many other states have attempted to follow suit. Proposed lane-splitting or…
read moreDo Liability Waivers Bar Me From Making an Injury Claim?
Published in Personal Injury on April 10, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesA liability waiver can interfere with an accident victim’s ability to make a claim to damages in Massachusetts. A liability waiver is a legal document signing away a person’s rights to bring an injury suit against the individual or company. Liability waivers are not airtight protections against liability, however. If you or a loved one…
read moreMassachusetts PIP Law 2020
Published in Personal Injury on March 23, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesPIP, or personal injury protection, is a type of automobile insurance coverage. It works for first-party claims, in which the policyholder files for coverage for damages through his or her own insurance company. In no-fault states such as Massachusetts, PIP insurance is mandatory. In a PIP state, you must carry this type of coverage to…
read moreWho Is Responsible for Falling Debris Injuries in Massachusetts?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on March 8, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesFalling debris is a significant injury risk. Common injuries associated with falling objects are head injuries, skull fractures and traumatic brain damage. A falling object could cause permanent disabilities or the wrongful death of a victim. If you or someone you love has injuries from falling debris in Massachusetts, identify the party that could be…
read moreMassachusetts Hit & Run Laws
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety on February 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesA hit-and-run can make a car accident claim in Boston even more complicated. You may not know the identity of the at-fault party. This could mean no opportunity to hold someone else responsible for your injuries and damages. Luckily, Massachusetts’ no-fault law means you can file a claim with your own car insurance provider to…
read moreWho Is Liable in an E-Scooter Accident?
Published in Personal Injury, Safety on February 10, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesElectric scooters (e-scooters) have exploded in popularity in Boston with the introduction of rentable dockless e-scooter companies such as Bird and Lime. Yet many riders severely overestimate the safety of these vehicles. Hundreds of e-scooter accidents have injured and killed victims in the last few years alone. If you get into an e-scooter accident, you…
read moreWhat Are Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents?
Published in Personal Injury on January 20, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorking in construction comes with many risks. Construction zones have dangerous equipment, tools and materials that can cause significant personal injuries. In 2018, 1,008 construction workers lost their lives on the job. This was more than one-fifth (21.1%) of total worker fatalities in the U.S. that year. It is up to every worker and site…
read moreWorkers’ Comp Retaliation Massachusetts
Published in Personal Injury on December 30, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorkers’ compensation is a benefit all employees must lawfully receive in Massachusetts. Every employer in the state must purchase workers’ comp insurance to provide no-fault benefits to employees in the event of an occupational illness, injury or death. If you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you have the right to seek workers’ comp benefits…
read moreWhat Is Governmental Immunity in Massachusetts?
Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury on November 29, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernmental immunity, also called sovereign immunity, is a rule that traditionally protected the government from liability for its actions or those of its employees, even when those actions caused personal injuries. The original governmental immunity rule held that the government would not be liable for its actions or decisions, even if they were negligent and…
read moreMassachusetts Scooter Laws
Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on November 18, 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesE-scooters, or electric scooters, have become more popular since the advent of rentable dockless models. Thousands of Lime, Bird and Spin e-scooters landed in Boston, Massachusetts for rent starting at just $1 for riders. As people began to experiment with riding e-scooters, however, issues quickly arose. From angry business owners to serious personal injuries, e-scooters…
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