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Dogs provide loving and loyal companionship. However, they are animals and from time to time, some dogs attack and bite innocent people. When these incidents occur, personal injuries can result. As accident lawyers we see these incidents occur quite frequently to our clients. There are an estimated 900 people each day that are brought to […]
If you have been injured in an accident, slip and fall, or dog bite– you are most likely going to need an attorney to assist you with your case. A lawyer is a necessity when it comes to serious injuries, and even better, most personal injury attorneys only get paid if they win your case or get […]
When you become injured due to someone else’s negligence (in this example we’ll use a Slip and Fall), they become liable for your injuries. If you slip and fell on someone’s property, the owner of the property most likely has insurance. This type of insurance is called general liability insurance. The insurance company will assign […]
In Massachusetts, the claims process begins immediately after the car accident occurs and the insurance company is notified. The claim is assigned to a claims adjuster who starts investigating the crash. She will review the damage to the vehicles, the scene of the crash, and the police report (if there is one). She will call you […]
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. […]
If someone is hurt on your property, the liability provision of your homeowner’s insurance covers any personal injury claim that is filed. When someone files a claim under your homeowners’ policy, that is called a “third party” claim- and even if the injured party files a lawsuit against you, you are entitled to protection under […]
Economic damages are damages that are quantifiable and it is easy to determine monetary value. Some common economic damages are; medical expenses, lost wages, punitive damages, and disability benefits. With medical expenses, the injured victim would be compensated for medical treatments (present and future) that are necessary for recovery from the incident related injuries. The […]
If you’re a resident of Massachusetts, it’s important to be familiar with personal injury protection (PIP) car insurance. In Massachusetts, all drivers are required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. PIP covers the costs of injuries you sustain in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault, PIP coverage helps pay for medical […]
The Insurance Company is Calling Me. Should I Speak With Them? Absolutely not. Nothing good can come from you speaking with an insurance adjuster before you have hired a lawyer to represent you. What if I was Partly at Fault For My Slip and Fall Accident? Even if you were partly to blame for the fall, […]