All personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accident lawsuits, require fault determination. After suffering significant damages in a car accident, the victim may sue the at-fault driver for compensation for medical bills, lost income, and non-economic losses,...
Car Accidents
Can a car accident give you PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result from numerous events, including violent assaults, disasters, and long-term abuse. Major car accidents can also result in PTSD, which may affect the victim for weeks, months, or even years after the event. If you are...
Frequently asked questions about traumatic brain injuries
Motor vehicle collisions and falls are frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries. TBIs can range in severity. They can affect anyone at any age, but the very old and very young may be more vulnerable to their effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Why does your insurer want a general medical release?
Catastrophic motor vehicle accidents are not exactly rare in Massachusetts or anywhere else in the U.S. After all, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel upwards of 38,000 Americans die and another 4.4 million sustain injuries in car crashes...
How can road rage cause a motor vehicle accident?
While on the road, you may notice the other drivers in cars around you going through a variety of emotions. One of the most common emotions is often anger, which can manifest itself in a form of driving known as road rage. Learning more about the signs of this issue...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
When teen drivers across Massachusetts and the rest of the nation get their driver’s licenses, they may be eager to pick up their teenage friends and take them along for the ride. Yet, studies show that the sheer presence of a teen passenger creates serious risks, not...
Beyond texting, there are numerous ways drivers get distracted
Perhaps you have had the experience of riding with a driver who wanted to engage you in a very animated conversation or was quite emotional. Chances are, riding with such a distracted driver caused you real anxiety, maybe so much that you called it to the driver’s...
3 ways improperly secured loads cause car accidents
It is difficult to drive in or around Worcester County without seeing at least one hardware superstore. The popularity of these stores makes it possible for homeowners to complete improvement projects. Regrettably, due to unsecured loads, big-box stores also may...
What should you do after a hit-and-run accident?
Perhaps you were recently involved in a hit-and-run car accident. You know you have a legal case, but you may not know whether you did everything necessary to protect your right to compensation. NextAdvisor breaks down how to respond to a hit-and-run accident. Learn...
How common are rideshare accidents?
The popularity of rideshare options increases each year. Unfortunately, the growth in their use has led to an annual rise in accidents on the road, too. As most rideshare trips replace public transportation, more people using this mode of transport results in more...
