Massachusetts law allows those who have been injured in an auto accident to make a claim for pain and suffering. But, before you can do that, you must have at least $2000.00 in medical bills that are related to the accident. Exceptions to this $2000.00 “threshold” rule include scarring, broken bone(s), disfigurement, and injuries to […]

No, you don’t have to. In fact, it is always a bad idea because whatever you say will be manipulated by the insurance company to maximize their chances of paying you as little as possible for your injuries. Of course, they want nothing more than to deny your claim entirely. Therefore, do not play into […]

Massachusetts hit and run accidents happen all the time. If you have been involved in one, you need to know about the following: The accident must be reported to your insurance company immediately; The vehicle that caused the accident and left the scene is unable to be identified; The insurance company that insures the vehicle […]

If you have had this misfortune, here is some information that you need to know about. Passengers involved in Massachusetts auto accidents face two main issues. First, how do medical bills get paid? Passengers who are involved in Massachusetts auto accidents will have up to $8000.00 in medical bills and lost wages paid under Personal […]

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in an auto accident. There are exceptions however, such as a two year statute of limitations for claims stemming from accidents involving MBTA vehicles. Also, if you live in Massachusetts and your auto accident was […]

If you have, hopefully this will help you. Many Massachusetts accident victims experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following a significant mental and/or physical injury. The Florida personal injury firm of Perenich, Carroll, Perenich, Avril, Caulfield & Noyes, P.A has a great post on their website about PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Here it is: “After […]

If a drunk driver causes a Massachusetts auto accident, the injury victim can bring claims against multiple parties. Obviously, a claim can be brought against the drunk driver’s insurance company. But, there are also less obvious parties that may be held responsible. For example, if the drunk driver was over-served at a bar, club, restaurant, […]

A torn meniscus is a very common, painful and debilitating injury that occurs quite commonly from auto accidents. Since so many people suffer from torn menisci, I thought it may help to provide some information about torn menisci and how serious such an injury can be. I therefore provide the following courtesy of The University of Virginia: […]

Whiplash is a common and painful injury following a car accident. Some of the symptoms of whiplash are headaches, dizziness, and neck pain and stiffness. If you feel like you have suffered a whiplash injury, seek the appropriate medical attention. My office has experience representing people who have suffered whiplash. If someone has injured you […]

That depends on the amount of your medical bills. As long as your “reasonable and necessary” medical bills stemming from the car accident are at least $2000.00, then you can bring a claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. There are exceptions to the $2000.00 requirement. Examples are injuries involving broken […]