If you’ve been hurt in an accident while driving a company car, you may have many questions. Who’s liable for the accident? Is an employer liable for an employee’s car accident? If someone else is to blame, how do you get the compensation you deserve? At the Law Offices of…
Collecting fresh evidence is essential after a car accident. Some of the most important proof that you can gather are photographs and videos of the crash scene. Visual evidence helps tell the story of the collision and demonstrate its aftermath. It’s also some of the most compelling evidence and difficult…
One of the most common mistakes people make after a car accident is to decline medical attention at the scene. Many collision-related injuries have a delayed onset or could be masked by the shock and adrenaline that you feel after the crash. But refusing medical treatment could make it difficult…
If you were involved in a Massachusetts car accident caused by another driver, you’re probably wondering what happens next. Do you press criminal charges? Does the crash qualify for a civil or criminal action when police are called to the accident scene? What is a civil action, anyways? At The…
Motor vehicle accidents are a serious safety concern in Massachusetts, no matter where you live. According to the Massachusetts State Highway Safety Report, motor vehicle crashes caused 334 fatalities and 2,725 serious injuries in a recent year. Additional research from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows that the worst Plymouth…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), speeding plays a role in approximately 25 percent of fatal car accidents every year. This sobering statistic can make an even greater impact when you consider this: Speeding accidents are completely preventable. When drivers speed, they put themselves and everybody around them at risk of…
Most drivers do not think about getting into an accident every time they get behind the wheel. However, accidents happen more often than most of us want to believe. Despite even the most cautious and careful driving, some accidents are ultimately unavoidable. Anyone who has been involved in a car…
Having a car accident is the last thing on your mind when you get behind the wheel. However, it does happen, and with startling regularity. In Massachusetts, 360 people died in 343 fatal crashes in just one year. Of those, 146 wrecks involved more than one vehicle, which means there were also…
The last thing you want to hear is that a loved one was fatally injured in a car accident. When it happens, in addition to dealing with the loss of a loved one, you will have financial responsibilities to worry about, especially if your loved one was the main breadwinner. Massachusetts…
Determining who hit who in a car accident is extremely important. A driver who hits another vehicle or a pedestrian is often at fault for the accident. Police may also cite them for traffic violations. Traffic violations such as failure to yield or driving over the speed limit can also indicate fault….
