Hull, MA asked in Car Accidents for Massachusetts

Q: If my husband was driving on a suspended license, but got injured and wasn't at fault can he sue the other driver?

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David Tapalian
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David Tapalian
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Providence, RI
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Yes he may be able to. It all depends upon the total facts. I am here now if you wish to speak.

Steven A. Schwartz
Steven A. Schwartz
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Boston, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Potentially, yes. The fact that he has a suspended license is a different issue and he will have to answer for that. However, being injured by someone else's negligence is a separate matter and he would have the same rights as anyone else. There are certain threshold requirements in MA that must be met to be able to make a claim for pain and suffering, but if he meets those, then a claim can be made.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: If he's not at fault, and the other driver is, sure. I've recovered for DUI's who were rear-ended. They were still charged but that didn't mean that someone could hit them for free. If you need the names of attorneys in Mass feel free to call me.

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