As tax season is in full swing, you may be wondering whether or not the settlement you received for your car accident is taxable. Overall, car accident settlements are not taxable in Massachusetts. In the world of car insurance, damages include payment for any outstanding medical bills, and lost time from work. Damage also includes pain and suffering. Pain […]

In Massachusetts, drivers are required to have specific types of insurance that also have minimum amounts of car insurance coverage. In most cases, additional coverages are available but in Massachusetts, you are required to have the following four types of coverage with minimum limits: 1. Bodily Injury to Others $20,000 per person $40,000 per accident 2. […]

With the arrival of winter weather, it’s important to take stock of your car and its safety features. Blizzards and ice storms can make driving treacherous, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some tips for keeping your car safe in New England winters. Adaptive headlights: Headlights that adapt and rotate to light in the […]

Almost everyone at one time or another will experience the misfortune of being involved in a car accident. Many car accidents, thankfully, involve minor impacts that result in very little, if any, property damage to the involved vehicles. There is an assumption that a minor car accident does not and cannot cause personal injuries to the occupants […]

Massachusetts car insurance law is based on a no-fault system. This means even if you were at fault or negligent in causing the car accident, you’re still entitled to have your medical bills and lost wages paid through Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, for short. This mandatory auto insurance allows people to get their car […]

Insurance companies are similar to a two-faced snake. They claim to be on the victim’s side until the victim becomes an “inconvenience” to them. They hire negotiators whose sole purpose is to shake down victims and manipulate the situation to save themselves a few dollars. Here are 4 ways insurance companies rip victims off: An […]

Accidents at work happen more often than we might think, and some of the most common ones are slips, trips, and falls. These accidents can lead to various injuries, from small cuts and bruises to more serious ones like hurting your head or back. Knowing what to do if you get hurt at work is […]

Not Filing a Police Report Filing a police report is essential in maintaining a strong case. By providing documentation of the accident, the police report allows for an unbiased third-party account of the incident. It legitimizes the claim the victim has, while also providing effectual evidence in comparison to hearsay from either the victim or […]

Nearly each and every attorney in Boston that handles personal injury cases offers potential clients a free consultation. This allows a victim of a personal injury accident to interview different attorneys without incurring any out-of-pocket cost. It is an opportunity therefore for the accident victim to get free legal insight as to whether or not […]

Insurance companies like to play games with innocent injury victims. Don’t fall for their tricks and traps. Here are seven insider secrets insurance adjusters don’t want you to know about. When Insurance companies tell you that their offer is final, they are not telling you the truth. Nearly every adjuster can get additional settlement authority […]