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...
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When Rental Truck Companies Can Be Held Liable for Accidents
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...
Using Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Catastrophic Claims
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous. If you or a loved one was involved in a head-on car accident, finding out the at-fault driver only carried minimum insurance can feel like a second blow. Finding out your policy’s underinsured motorist limits in...
How to Appeal a “Standards of Fault” Determination to the Merit Rating Board
If you receive a Surcharge Notice from your insurance company placing you more than 50% at fault for a collision, you have the right to appeal that decision to the Board of Appeal after a car accident. Many drivers assume the insurance adjuster conducted a deep...
Blocking Defense Attempts to Move Your Route 2 Accident Case to Federal Court
When you are injured in a crash on the Johnny Appleseed Highway, you expect your legal case to happen where the accident happened. However, if you were hit by an out-of-state truck driver or a tourist, you might receive a confusing legal document called a "Notice of...
Protecting Your Settlement When Insurers Blame “Degenerative” Pre-Existing Conditions
You are recovering at home after a car accident. The initial shock has faded, but the pain in your back or neck has not. You follow your doctor's orders, go to physical therapy, and try to get back to your daily routine in Clinton or Worcester. Then, you receive a...
Why the “Natural Accumulation” Defense No Longer Protects Worcester Landlords
If you live in Worcester, you know that winter here is not just a season; it is an endurance test. Between the steep hills near Elm Park and the triple-deckers lining the streets of Vernon Hill, walking safely during January and February requires serious attention....
How to Remove a UMass Memorial Lien from Your Injury Settlement
Receiving a settlement offer after a car accident or injury feels like the moment you can finally move forward. You have spent months recovering, attending doctor appointments, and dealing with the stress of the claim. However, just as the funds seem within reach, you...
The “30-Day Rule” That Kills Claims Against the Town of Clinton
Imagine you are enjoying a pleasant afternoon walk down High Street or strolling near the Museum of Russian Icons. Suddenly, your foot catches on a jagged piece of uneven pavement or a hidden pothole, and you take a hard fall. In the confusion of the moment, you might...
The 51% Trap: How Massachusetts’ Modified Comparative Negligence Rule Affects Your Payout
In the wake of a car accident on Main Street in Clinton or a multi-car collision near Union Station in Worcester, the first question is usually about health and safety. The second question, however, is almost always about money. If you were involved in a crash, you...
