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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WITH YOUR OWN INSURANCE BEFORE YOU ARE IN A CAR ACCIDENT

Do you want to protect yourself from someone who not only drives like an idiot, but was also an idiot when it came to buying auto insurance? To make matters worse, if you don’t protect yourself with your own coverage, you could find yourself unable to fix your car or replace it; and not be […]

WHAT IS THE CLOSING ATTORNEY DOING WHEN YOU REFINANCE?

Your application to refinance has been accepted. The lender’s underwriter continues to ask you for financial information which you have been providing. You have received a letter from the assigned closing attorney asking you for information and to fill out, sign and send back authorizations. So, what is your closing attorney doing in preparation for […]

What If I Am Injured In An Uber/Lyft?

If you are injured in an accident while taking an Uber or Lyft, there are a few scenarios that affect your options: (1) The Uber/Lyft Driver is At Fault In this scenario, there are two claims set up for your injuries. Both claims are set up by the Uber/Lyft’s insurance company. The first claim is […]

WHAT CAN I DO IF SOMEONE ELSE CAUSES ME INJURIES WHILE I AM WORKING?

If you are injured in an accident while working, there are different insurance coverages and companies that come into play. Let’s say you are an HVAC technician driving the company van on the highway when you are suddenly struck in the rear by another car. Or, you slip and fall on a dangerous patch of […]

WHAT CAN I DO IF A DOG BITES ME OR ATTACKS ME?

If you are injured by a dog that attacked or bit you in Massachusetts and you haven’t done anything to make the dog attack or bite you, you have a right to be compensated for your injuries. In fact, the law in Massachusetts allows for strict liability under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 155. […]

WHY DOES A PERSONAL INJURY CASE TAKE SO LONG???

You have been in an accident. You know it’s not your fault. You are injured. You are going for treatment. You have hired an attorney. He or she has contacted the insurance company. Everything seems cut and dry. So, why is the case taking so long? Here are some of the factors that affect the […]

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM THE VICTIM OF A HIT AND RUN?

It’s 11:30 p.m., You are stopped at a red light. Suddenly, you are jolted and struck from behind. You are dizzy and disoriented, but see the shape of a car back up, pull to the side of you and speed off. You didn’t get a license plate number of the car and in all the […]

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT

So you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident. You are shaken up and stressed out. What do you do? 1. Call the Police. Even if you can drive your vehicle after the accident, you want to have a police officer at the scene to help you record the events as they took place, exchange […]

Cautionary Tale: Make Sure You Add Optional Underinsurance To Your Auto Policy

I had a client who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. He ended up having shoulder surgery as a result of the car accident. He lost time from work as a result of the accident. He lost wages as a result of the accident. He incurred extensive medical bills as a result of the […]

WHAT IS A PIP DEDUCTIBLE?

If your insurance agent or insurance company is offering to save you money on your yearly premium by suggesting you opt for a PIP deductible, CHANGE INSURANCE AGENTS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES!!! Here’s why: If you or a loved one is in a car accident and is injured from that car accident, under normal circumstances, his […]