Salem, MA 01970
207 Boston Street (Rte. 1)
Topsfield, MA 01983
Accidents Involving Vehicles
Proportional Comparative Fault at 51%
Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims
In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations are different for filing a lawsuit based on bodily injury and filing a claim against an underinsured or uninsured driver...
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Were you injured in a car accident? A motor vehicle accident can be a painful, stressful, and confusing experience. You may be contacted by insurance companies and investigators, you will have to fill out forms, and you may wonder who will pay your medical bills and lost wages.
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As we all know too well, teenage car accidents are a common occurrence. Here is some information on the reasons for car accidents involving teenagers and some measure we can take to reduce car accidents.
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Many personal injury claims are settled prior to filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, if an insurance company denies your claim or makes an unreasonable offer, you should consider pursuing a lawsuit. This article summarizes the different steps involved in a lawsuit.
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You may be entitled to personal injury damages if you prove that the defendant was negligent and the defendant's negligence caused you to suffer injury or harm. There are many types of damages you may be entitled to - but your the burden of proof is on the victim (or family members when the legal matter involves wrongful death). Your attorney must prove your damages by a fair preponderance of the evidence (or in other words, when all of the evidence is weighed that the matter is more probably true than not.)
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If you were injured in a car accident, you may wish to pursue a car accident claim. This article offers useful information about car accident claims including types of claims, proving a claim, and statute of limitations.
Read the rest of this entry »Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
If you were in a car accident, you may pursue a Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim for lost wages, medical bills and replacement services regardless of who caused the car accident. This is otherwise known as "no fault insurance."
Read the rest of this entry »Car Accident Settlements
Achieving a favorable car accident settlement can be a difficult and frustrating process. Attorney F. Robert Allison is an experienced Massachusetts auto accident attorney very familiar with the auto accident claim process. He will thoroughly investigate your claim, properly evaluate your claim, can negotiate with car accident insurance adjusters, and advise you throughout settlement negotiations. Here is helpful information about settling car accident claims, insurance laws, and what happens when you cannot settle a claim fairly.
Read the rest of this entry »Car Accident Causes & Prevention
It is important to understand some of the causes of car accidents in order to avoid the harmful consequences of an automobile accident. Car accidents occur at an alarming rate and are a leading cause of injury in the United States. In order to control the increasing accident rate, many states have passed tough laws with respect to various causes of car accidents such as drunk driving. Also, motor vehicle manufacturers have installed several safety features in their vehicles to lessen the impact of accidents and save lives. However, because the number of drivers continues to increase, these safety measures have not sufficiently stemmed the tide of car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a car accident occurs ever 10 seconds in the United States.
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