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Published in Personal Injury on October 6, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesFiling a third-party claim may involve filing insurance claims with another party’s insurance provider. Third-party claims may also be relevant in workplace accident claims. Filing a Claim with an Insurance Company After an Accident After a car accident, slip and fall accident, or another type of personal injury, you may file a claim with the…

Published in Personal Injury on September 5, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutesA tort is an act or omission that injures another. Torts give a victim the right to file an injury claim against their tortfeasor (the person who committed the tort and caused their injury). Most tort claims are based on negligence. However, these claims can also arise from intentional torts, such as battery and assault,…

Published in Car Accidents, No Fault on August 26, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesMassachusetts is one of twelve states with mandatory no-fault automobile insurance. Three other states allow insurance companies to offer no-fault automobile insurance as an option. In these states, after an accident, you will file an injury claim with your insurance company rather than the insurer for the at-fault driver. Your insurance company will not investigate…

Published in Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury on August 24, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesYou must exercise extreme caution when riding a motorcycle. Although virtually all types of motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause serious harm, motorcycle accidents can be particularly devastating.  On a motorcycle, you aren’t protected by the steel frame of a car or truck. This is just one of the reasons motorcyclists are 27…

Published in Personal Injury on July 17, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesMassachusetts uses a no-fault insurance system. This means that your claim for damages after a car accident will probably begin with your own insurance company—regardless of who caused the accident. If your medical expenses exceed a certain legal threshold, you can pursue a claim against the driver who caused the accident. Massachusetts requires all vehicle…

Published in Birth Injuries on July 7, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesA premature baby faces many challenges, including infections, underdeveloped lungs, and other complications. Each can put the baby at risk for death or permanent impairments. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the serious illnesses that premature babies may develop. NEC occurs when the tissue in the colon (large intestine) becomes inflamed. The inflammation can destroy…

Published in Car Accidents on July 2, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesMassachusetts law requires its drivers to have certain levels of automobile insurance. Drivers must purchase and maintain minimum coverage in the amount of: The above amounts are minimum coverages required by law. However, you can purchase higher coverage amounts to protect yourself, your family, and your assets. Serious car accidents can result in hundreds of…

Published in Car Accidents on June 15, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen another party hits your car, your vehicle could sustain substantial damage. Massachusetts requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $5,000 in property damage liability insurance. That means that the at-fault party’s insurance company pays up to $5,000 to repair or replace your vehicle. Unfortunately, $5,000 is not very much money for repairs or…

Published in Employment Law on June 2, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesEmployees deserve to be compensated for each hour they work. However, some employers try to cheat employees out of their hard-earned income to save money. Employers who fail to pay wages for overtime are breaking the law. State and federal wage and hour laws protect employees from wage theft. If an employer commits wage and…

Published in Car Accidents on May 28, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre your odds of dying in a car accident higher or lower than your odds of dying from a fall? Does it matter whether you are a pedestrian or a motorcyclist? How can you know whether you are at risk of dying in a traffic accident? Over 30,000 people die annually in motor vehicle accidents…