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Injured in a Car Accident in Massachusetts?

Understanding Causes, Liability, and the Importance of Legal Representation Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, often resulting in devastating consequences for those involved. If you have been injured in a car accident in Massachusetts, understanding the how liability is determined, the steps to take after an accident, and the importance of seeking legal representation can significantly impact the outcome and the compensation you receive. Common Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents

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Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Massachusetts

Underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) is an important type of car insurance that can protect you in the event of an accident caused by a driver who does not have enough insurance to cover your damages. In Massachusetts, UIM coverage is mandatory, meaning that all drivers must have it as part of their car insurance policy. Despite this requirement, many people are not aware of the benefits of UIM coverage, or they assume that they will

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How does the court determine fault for injuries suffered in a car accident?

The terms comparative fault and contributory negligence are legal doctrines often referred to during auto accident lawsuits to address who is at fault. More precisely, these terms determine the percentage of each party at fault to determine how and if damages will be awarded. If you are injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to recover damages from the responsible party. Under Massachusetts law, anyone operating a motor vehicle has a duty to

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Follow These 5 Steps if You’re Involved in a Serious Automobile Accident

Despite advancing technology in auto safety, millions of car accidents still result in injury. If you’re involved in an automobile accident in Massachusetts, there are several steps to protect your rights and maximize your payout. Knowing how to navigate an experience resulting in a personal injury or property damage can go a long way in helping you recoup medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. To help you prepare, here are five tips

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Massachusetts Auto Accidents: An Overview

Wherever an auto accident happens, it is never convenient, often overwhelming, and at times life-altering. If you have recently been in an accident in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this article will help you sort out what the process looks like from here, giving you a sense of what you have already done and what remains to be done to get your life back on track. For any Massachusetts driver, whether you have been in an

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Personal Injury – Motor vehicle Accident involving Pizza Delivery driver and a head on collision

Our client was working as a pizza delivery driver in Marlborough, Massachusetts. While delivering an order, another vehicle turned left ahead of him and struck his vehicle head-on.  He sustained serious injuries to his knee and ankle which required ORIF surgery to repair. The insurance company only offered $60,000.00 for our client’s injuries.  Prior to litigation, Attorney Briones suggested that the insurance company have her client examined by a third-party medical doctor of their choosing. 

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Personal Injury – Car Accident with Significant Injury but Low Insurance Coverage

Our client was seriously injured as a passenger in a one-car motor vehicle accident.  The driver of the vehicle carried the legal minimum of $25,000 per-person coverage for bodily injury to others.  Our client had $100,000  in underinsured motorist coverage on her own auto policy. Within weeks of the accident, before the liens from medical bills came in, we secured payments matching the limits of both our client’s and the driver’s  policies.  Had we not

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Personal Injury Case – Car Accident-Head On Collision

Our client was driving on Route 20 in Marlborough when the defendant, who was traveling in the opposite direction, crossed over into her lane of travel and hit her head-on. Rescuers resorted to the jaws of life to extricate her from the remains of her vehicle. She was immediately transported to the trauma unit at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.  Doctors determined the injury to her left ankle put her at risk of losing her

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Know The Legal Steps To Take After A Wrongful Death Caused By An Auto Accident

Struggling with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Figuring out the legal steps when dealing with a wrongful death due to an auto accident is difficult, which is why we’re here to help ease this troubling time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are more than 32,367 fatalities annually as a result of car crashes. Such collisions are often a result of the negligence of another person.

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