Auto Accidents

Just a few months into a recent year, and Massachusetts already saw 4,169 crashes, according to the commonwealth’s IMPACT website. That’s a little over 160 wrecks per day through just the first month of the year. Of those crashes, 13 were fatal. Further breaking it down, 73 involved pedestrians and 13 involved bicyclists. Those aged 25 to 34…

The scene of the accident was chaotic. Your car was destroyed. You were injured. The police arrived to investigate and spent a long time questioning the other driver. You left in an ambulance. Now, weeks later, you are still recovering from your injuries, medical expenses are mounting, and you find yourself wondering whether you should…

Area police responded to two separate, unrelated car crashes that involved injuries. The first accident involved serious injuries to a woman, who required air transport to the hospital, as well as three children ranging in age between seven and 10, who were transported on the ground to a local hospital with injuries that were believed to be…

Car accident injuries mean expensive medical bills and, in some cases, a long and uncertain wait for compensation. How much money should you expect? What value does the insurance company place on your injuries? Many clients of our firm want to know what they can expect from a car accident settlement. Unfortunately, there is no…

You cannot safely drive a motor vehicle when asleep. Unfortunately, around one in 25 adults self-report falling asleep behind the wheel within the past 30 days. Worse, driver fatigue causes an estimated 20 percent of fatal accidents on the road. Drowsy driving can have an incredible range of side effects for both those drivers and others who…

Massachusetts ranks as one of the safest states for drivers in the nation. In one recent year, 5.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people took place in the Bay State. The only state that had a better rate was New York, with five fatalities per 100,000. However, the news is not all good. Drivers in more heavily populated…

Recently, a 22-year-old man and his family came under gunfire after a road rage incident led to his truck tire being shot. The incident occurred when the family was headed to lunch. The victim of the incident stated that, on the way to the restaurant, a driver in a Lexus IS 300 drove alongside his…

Reckless driving is one of the most serious threats to driver and passenger safety on Massachusetts roadways. Whether speeding, ignoring road hazards or other drivers, or simply driving in an aggressive manner with the intent to intimidate, reckless drivers cause substantial injuries to those unfortunate drivers who find themselves sharing the road. What exactly is…

If Your Auto Insurance Policy Contains Substitute/Rental Car Coverage Your own insurance will reimburse you for the cost of substitute transportation if your car was involved in an accident and it is being repaired. Generally, this optional coverage, which comes at an additional price, will reimburse you a total of $15 a day for car…

What You Should and Should Not Do If You Have Been Injured In A Car Accident   First, and most important, seek medical attention immediately. Medical symptoms can surface days after the accident so it is important to seek medical treatment even if you feel you haven’t suffered serious injuries. Make sure you provide the…