Most car accident claims settle without ever reaching a courtroom. Insurance negotiations resolve the majority of cases, and many injured people never file a formal lawsuit. But when the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, or when liability is...
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Driver Fatigue and Car Accidents: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drowsy driving accidents are nearly eight times more common than federal statistics suggest. While police reports attribute only 1-2% of crashes to fatigue, in-vehicle camera studies reveal that closer to...
Contact a Lawyer After a Multi-Car Accident
When three or more vehicles collide, determining who caused the crash becomes far more complicated than a typical two-car accident. Each driver may point fingers at someone else. Insurance companies dispute liability. Evidence gets interpreted differently depending on...
How Do You File a Car Accident Claim Against a Government Entity?
Most drivers know that when they're hit by another vehicle, they'll file a claim with either their insurance or the at-fault driver's insurance. But what happens when the other driver works for the government? Filing a car accident claim against a government entity in...
Where Do Car Accidents Most Occur in Central Massachusetts?
Worcester ranked as the fourth most collision-prone city in the entire United States in 2024, with over 5,600 crashes recorded in a single year. Drivers in Worcester get into an accident every 4.26 years on average—a rate 147% higher than the national average. These...
Should I Call My Insurance if the Accident Wasn’t My Fault?
Many drivers assume that calling their own auto insurance company after a not-at-fault crash protects them, but the opposite often proves true. Notifying your insurer without first consulting a Massachusetts car accident lawyer may trigger a rate increase, complicate...
What Are 3 Examples of Road Rage?
Many people think road rage in Massachusetts means dramatic confrontations—drivers screaming, throwing punches, and making headlines. The reality proves far more dangerous. Most road rage incidents start as seemingly aggressive acts that escalate to hostile driving...
Building Your Recovery: What To Expect After a Car Accident
A car accident claim involves much more than the police report and initial medical treatment. Navigating what to expect after a car accident requires a deep analysis of insurance policies, liability laws, and the evidence you must gather. A successful recovery depends...

