Car Accident FAQs: Can I get a rental car?

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…

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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

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…

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Accidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions

Greater Boston Area Auto Accident Attorneys Compared to other states, an unusually large number of car accidents in Massachusetts involve only a single vehicle. A fair proportion of these accidents can be traced to the causes you’d expect—inebriated or inexperienced drivers, distractions while driving (like lighting up a cigarette or talking on a cell phone),…

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A Lien on Underinsured Benefits?

The word “damages” in MGL 111 s70A does not include underinsurance benefits within the scope of the lien. Underinsurance benefits aren’t considered damages because they are not legal liabilities, but are contractual liabilities for which the insured paid premiums. Damages are the monies payable by a tortfeasor (wrongdoer) who is liable for injuries caused by…

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