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How does the crashworthiness doctrine apply in Massachusetts when a roof collapses in a rollover? The crashworthiness doctrine in Massachusetts allows injured occupants to sue an auto manufacturer when a vehicle's roof collapses during a rollover and makes injuries...
Can Massachusetts tripped rollover victims recover beyond the $5,000 road defect cap? Yes, in some cases. The $5,000 cap under M.G.L. c. 84, § 15 generally limits certain public-way defect claims against cities, towns, counties, and local water and sewer commissions....
Why do I still have to pay my collision deductible after a Massachusetts hit-and-run if the crash was not my fault? In Massachusetts, the collision deductible waiver usually applies only when the other driver can be identified. If the other driver leaves the scene and...
Who has the burden of proof when a Massachusetts driver claims a sudden medical emergency caused them to cross the center line? In Massachusetts, a sudden medical emergency is an affirmative defense. This means the driver must prove the medical emergency was sudden,...
Why can no-contact accidents still count as hit-and-run claims in Massachusetts? A phantom vehicle accident in Massachusetts is a crash caused by an unidentifiable driver who never physically touches your car. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled in...
Service vehicles that cross state lines are governed by federal safety regulations, while those that travel within Massachusetts are subject to state safety codes. Federal rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) often receive the most...
Under certain conditions, a business can be held financially responsible if a worker causes a crash while sending a work-related text. The law holds the employer responsible for accidents caused by their staff while on the clock. The concept of vicarious liability for...
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident and the other driver's insurance is not enough to cover your losses, you may be counting on your own underinsured motorist settlement in Massachusetts to fill the gap. But there is a hidden procedural rule in your auto...
When a texting driver causes a serious crash, the legal consequences should match the recklessness behind the wheel. Under state law, gross negligence in Massachusetts texting while driving cases carries far greater legal weight than ordinary carelessness, and that...
If you or a loved one were struck by a rented box truck in Massachusetts and are wondering whether you can sue a rental truck company in Massachusetts, the short answer is: yes, it may be possible, but a federal law called the Graves Amendment creates a significant...