Fatalities are one of the worst possible outcomes that can happen after a crash. No amount of compensation or mourning can truly repair a family after the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to negligent conduct from another motorist that could have been avoided. In some cases, however, a single-car crash can...
Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Application of Comparative Negligence Rule in Car Accident Case
December 9, 2019
Massachusetts has adopted the modified comparative negligence rule which states that a plaintiff cannot recover compensation from a negligent party if it is concluded that the plaintiff was 50 percent or more at fault for the accident. This is a critical rule to keep in mind during a car accident or other personal injury case...
Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Pain and Suffering Benefits in Passenger Injury Car Accident Case
November 19, 2019
Car accidents can be incredibly complicated and involve numerous claims against the person who caused the accident and a claim with the insurance companies involved in the lawsuit. If you are facing a car accident dispute and feel overwhelmed by the situation, it is totally normal. A seasoned Boston car accident lawyer like Michael O....
Auto AccidentNational Teen Driver Safety Week Highlights the Dangers that Teen Drivers Pose
October 23, 2019
Teen drivers are some of the most dangerous motorists on the roadways. Whether due to a lack of experience or naive beliefs regarding how they should be acting behind the wheel, teens tend to take their driving privileges for granted. In fact, during 2017 over 2,500 teenagers lost their lives in fatal motor vehicle accidents...
Auto AccidentSeveral Motor Vehicle Recalls during 2019 are Linked to Serious Injuries or Devastating Potential Harm
October 10, 2019
A number of auto recalls in 2019 have given motorists cause for concern and created serious safety risks for drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. If you receive a recall notice, it is important to take your vehicle in as soon as possible to undergo the necessary repairs. In some situations, an automaker may fail to...
Auto AccidentRideshare Services Insurance Policies Don’t Always Protect Massachusetts Accident Victims or Passengers
August 22, 2019
Rideshare services have become incredibly popular as a way to travel, especially in crowded cities like Boston. There are certain dangers that come with using ridesharing services, however, that can put you at risk of suffering a serious and devastating personal injury. It’s not always clear, for example, whether you will be covered by the...
Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Issues Ruling Interpreting Auto Insurance Policy Government Vehicle Exclusion Provision as Invalid
August 8, 2019
Everyone is susceptible to causing a motor vehicle accident if they fail to pay attention behind the wheel, including government employees. There are a number of different rules that apply to situations involving accidents with government employees, however, that are important for a victim to understand as early as possible. These rules may impact your...
Auto AccidentRecent Hit and Run Fatality in Boston Highlights the Importance of Maintaining Personal Injury Protection Insurance
July 8, 2019
A car accident is always stressful and disruptive for the victim, but when the person who causes the crash flees the scene the outcome can be even more devastating. Hit and run drivers leave the victim without recourse because the victim cannot file a civil claim against them to recover compensation. If you were involved...
Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Issues Ruling Clarifying Affidavit Requirement in Dram Shop Act Cases Involving Drunk Drivers
June 22, 2019
Like many states, Massachusetts has a dram shop act that attaches liability to a business that overserves a customer with alcohol who then proceeds to cause a personal injury accident. The statute can create many interesting legal issues, but it is important for plaintiffs who were injured in crashes with drunk drivers to understand whether...
Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Issues Opinion About Motor Vehicle Exclusions in Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Following Car Accident
June 4, 2019
Insurance policies can be very confusing, and it can seem impossible to know whether your expenses after a car accident are covered. There are many different types of insurance policies, and each insurer can include a different array of terms, such as exclusions about what it will and will not cover in the event that...