Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

May 20, 2023

Understanding Massachusetts’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Massachusetts, like several other states in the U.S., operates under a specific set of rules when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of a car accident. The cornerstone of these regulations is the No-Fault Car Insurance Law, codified in Chapter 90, Section 34M of the Massachusetts General Laws, which greatly influences the way car accident victims seek compensation for damages.

Understanding the No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Under Massachusetts’s No-Fault Law, drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance as part of their auto insurance policy. This coverage pays up to $8,000 for medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs related to injuries sustained in a car accident, regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

May 6, 2023

When Negligence Causes Injury: Navigating Personal Injury Claims in Massachusetts

by Neumann Law Group

Personal injuries can be life-altering events that cause significant physical, emotional, and financial distress. In Massachusetts, individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries through a personal injury claim. In this article, we will discuss the process of pursuing a personal injury claim in Massachusetts and how a lawyer can help.

Establishing Negligence

The first step in pursuing a personal injury claim in Massachusetts is to establish negligence on the part of the defendant. Negligence refers to a failure to exercise reasonable care that results in injury or harm to another person. In order to establish negligence, the plaintiff must prove the following elements:

April 16, 2023

Technology and Personal Injury Law in Massachusetts: How Innovation is Changing the Way Cases Are Handled

by Neumann Law Group

Innovation in technology has brought about significant changes in various industries, and the legal profession is no exception. With the advancement of technology, lawyers and law firms in Massachusetts are utilizing new tools and resources to help them handle personal injury cases more effectively and efficiently. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that technology is changing the landscape of personal injury law in Massachusetts.

Streamlining Communication and Case Management

One of the primary ways that technology is transforming the practice of personal injury law in Massachusetts is through the use of digital communication tools and case management software. These tools allow lawyers to communicate with clients more efficiently, share documents and information more easily, and manage cases more effectively.

April 6, 2023

3 people, including police officer, injured in Boston crash

by Neumann Law Group

Three people, including a police officer, were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Boston late Wednesday night, officials said. Emergency crews responding to a report of a crash in the area of Dorchester Avenue and Park Street around 11:30 p.m. found three wrecked vehicles sprawled across the road, according to Boston EMS. The officer, as well as the two other victims, were all taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Boston police noted. EMS initially said that five people were transported.

How is liability determined in a Boston multiple-vehicle crash?

In a multiple-vehicle crash in Boston, liability is typically determined by examining the actions of each driver involved in the accident. Liability is determined based on the legal principle of negligence, which requires the plaintiff to prove the following elements:

March 31, 2023

Elderly Roslindale man struck and killed by car on his own porch

by Neumann Law Group

Boston, MA – Egidio Dantuony, a 60-year-old Roslindale resident, died after sustaining severe injuries when a silver sedan went off the road and crashed into his porch Sunday afternoon. Another man who happened to be visiting Dantuony at the time was also injured in this rare type of crash, but he is expected to survive. According to local police, the crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed against the driver as of yet.

The victim was described as a really good guy, a salt-of-the-earth type of fellow. “He would sit on the porch and just say hi to people as they walk by,” a neighbor said.

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March 22, 2023

One dead, 2 injured in head-on collision on I-575 near Canton

by Neumann Law Group

One person was killed and two others sustained severe injuries following a head-on collision in Cherokee County on Saturday. According to Canton PD, the crash occurred on I-575 northbound just south of the Riverstone Parkway northbound off-ramp. The causes of the fatal frontal collision between a white Chevrolet Silverado truck, driven by a Marietta man, and a blue Honda Accord with two Tennessee residents on board are still under investigation. The police launched an appeal for anyone with information on the crash to come forward.

What makes head-on collisions so dangerous?

Head-on collisions, also known as frontal collisions, are a dangerous type of car accident that can cause severe injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), frontal collisions account for a significant portion of fatal accidents on US roads. In 2019, for instance, there were a total of 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,096 deaths. Of these fatal crashes, 2,641 (8%) involved a head-on collision.

March 12, 2023

Is it true that it is illegal to drive with a gorilla in the backseat in Massachusetts?

by Neumann Law Group

If you have too much time on your hands, the Internet has plenty of content to keep you entertained. Like “X weird driving laws in the United States”. Most of us will at least chuckle learning that it is illegal to drive with a gorilla in the backseat in the state of Massachusetts. The same post will inform the bored reader that in Florida it is against the law to tie an elephant to a parking meter and you’ll certainly wonder why in Montana you must have a chaperone if you have sheep in your truck.

Who came up with these crazy laws? Well, no one. There is no specific law in Massachusetts preventing you from taking a gorilla for a ride. It’s just one of the many urban myths making the rounds on the Internet. Oddly enough, though, what they say is technically true and it is illegal to drive with a gorilla in the backseat.

The making of an urban myth

March 8, 2023

Moped teenage driver killed by dump truck near Boston

by Neumann Law Group

A 17- year-old boy driving a moped was killed after being hit by a dump truck in Dedham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, authorities said. According to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office, the crash took place on Washington Street, near the border of Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood. The passenger on the moped was also injured in the accident. Eyewitnesses told the press they couldn’t understand how the crash occurred as the street was deserted and the dump truck driver couldn’t have missed the teenagers on the moped.

Who is liable for damages in a crash caused by a dump truck?

Due to their large size, garbage trucks can be a menace to motorists, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. They can also be unpredictable in their operation, as they stop at random points or park in travel lanes.

February 27, 2023

Several injured in Turnpike chain accident caused by icy roads

by Neumann Law Group

Boston, MA – March 1st may be just days away, but there are little signs of spring in Massachusetts. On the contrary, weather forecasts indicate potential winter storms throughout the week. This means dangerous road conditions in the Boston area, similar to those last week when 15 trucks and cars were involved in a chain accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Several people were taken to the hospital, some of them in serious condition. According to Massachusetts State Police, the crash was most likely caused by the freezing rain that made for very treacherous driving conditions. Speed restrictions were implemented from the New York border all the way to Boston during the storm.

Although it’s been almost one week since the accident, the investigation continues. If you’re ever involved in a multiple-vehicle accident you need to wait for the police report and then contact seasoned Boston accident lawyers. Recovering damages for this type of crash is extremely tricky as more than one party may be liable for damages.

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February 20, 2023

Why do most personal injury lawsuits in Massachusetts settle out of court?

by Neumann Law Group

Canton, MA – When you’re injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, say a car crash, everyone around you will tell you to get a lawyer and sue the person or entity who did that to you. For some people, the prospect of getting a personal injury lawyer and going to trial can seem quite daunting. What people don’t know is that almost all personal injury claims never make it to trial and are settled out of court. A 2005 study revealed that 95% of all personal injury claims filed in the US are settled in the pre-trial phase. A more recent DOJ study showed that 97% of claims are settled out of court. The main reason why most claims are settled is that no one, including your lawyer, wants to waste time and money by going to court.

If you’ve been injured in any type of accident in Massachusetts you may be wondering why you should hire a lawyer if your case will never make it to court. The answer is simple – you’ll need experienced Massachusetts personal injury lawyers to tell you how much your claim is worth and make sure you get a fair settlement.

What does a personal injury lawyer do?