Let us now look at a hypothetical automobile accident and its aftermath to illustrate the successive stages of the insurance claims process.  Assume for this hypothetical that the accident was the fault of the other driver. Remember, as stated in an earlier post, if his/her insurance company calls you, refuse to provide a recorded statement because […]

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), through Suffolk University Law School, provides a live webcast of oral arguments heard before the Court. Click on the following link to view oral arguments: http://www.suffolk.edu/sjc/. Webcasts began at 9:00 a.m. weekdays. Archives of past oral arguments can also be viewed on that site, as can other information regarding the […]

Following your Massachusetts auto accident, you will be entitled to PIP benefits. Here is a quick primer on what PIP payments you are entitled to: “Reasonable and necessary” medical expenses incurred within two years of your Massachusetts motor vehicle accident; 75% of the wages that you lose as a result of your Massachusetts motor vehicle accident […]