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said i came from the center lane and hit him and the police gave me a ticket. unsafe lane change the fine was 20.00 i appealed the ticket and waiting for a date. is it worth it to fight the ticket and how can one defend against the lies.
answered on Oct 6, 2020
A Massachusetts could answer your question best, but your post remains open for two weeks. It could be worth your time to fight the ticket. More than the $20 of the ticket could be at stake if the outcome is used as evidence of your fault if you are sued. Since the matter would be governed by... View More 
He has a valid mass drivers license but not on policy because he’s goes to college out of state
answered on Aug 23, 2020
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general principle nationwide, an insurance carrier could deny claims involving drivers not named in a policy. It could also depend on the insurance carrier, as some are more lenient than others on this... View More
My insurance company said it was totaled so I had to purchase a new car . I was not hurt but wondering if there’s anything I could sue for ?
answered on Jun 17, 2020
A Massachusetts attorney could best advise, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general premise of insurance law, if a claimant is indemnified for a loss by the carrier, they aren't generally able to seek money for those very same damages elsewhere. But that is a simplified... View More
They found a license plate on the side of the road and they want to display it in their room. Again, my friend isn't going to drive with it, they just want to use it as a decoration. I'm in Massachusetts if that's any help. (02191 is my zip)
answered on May 15, 2020
Finder's keepers, loser's weepers. The law is clear from Missouri to Massachusetts, Texas to Tennessee,
No, your "friend" has no duty to turn it in.
I alerted my insurer, Geico, about the accident but filed claim with Secura, the insurer for the truck driver, because Geico said I would have to pay deductible if I filed with them. Secura has been dragging their feet on doing anything. They have not yet had the adjuster look at car and it has... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
It sounds like you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you. It is unclear from your question on which state the accident occurred in. You will most likely be covered by the laws of the state where the accident occurred. I strongly suggest you speak with an experienced personal... View More
Good morning,
I was in a vehicle crash in July, 2019. I was not at fault so my damage was paid for by the person at fault. My insurance though sent me a check for damage as well, So i cashed it after they sent me a letter saying it does NOT have to be used for my vehicle. I am now receiving... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2019
It sounds like your insurance carrier, either in the course of its investigation or in an audit, discovered the double payment - both from themselves and from the other driver. Either on your own or through a Massachusetts attorney, you could ask the carrier if they would be willing to consider... View More
I have sickle cell anemia but I had no complications until after the accident. The side of the impact is the side where my osteonecrosis ended up in my shoulder and knee. This left me in a ton of pain and now I have to change my way of life. I want to know what a good amount of money is to settle... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2019
There are a number of factors to consider when evaluating a motor vehicle injury claim. First, you will need to establish the operator of the second motor vehicle caused the accident and is 100% liable for the accident. You will also need to know the amount of insurance coverage there is... View More
vandalize property, and has the incidents on video, would the driver of the car face severe consequences?
answered on Jun 19, 2019
They could be charged if it could be proven by the police they were drunk at the time. If they were injured in avoiding a crash they would have a claim.
My parked car was involved in a hit and run accident. I do not have collision coverage so my insurance won't cover the damages. The police witnessed the accident and was able to get the license plate. The woman whose car hit mine was not driving at the time, but her son was driving. Her... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2019
Unless her son stole it he would be authorized. Its baloney. Suggest you provide estimates for repair, file a complaint with the insurance commissioner. Depending on the nature of the denial you may have claims under
Sec. 93 A of the MGL.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Yes he may be able to. It all depends upon the total facts. I am here now if you wish to speak.
Car with unregistered plates and got into an accident that the insurance is now trying to have me pay out of pocket what do I do?
answered on Oct 8, 2018
As long as your friend agrees they had purchased the car, your car was not a registered but uninsured motor vehicle.
It's not clear who "the insurance" is--your friends? Yours? Another person or the Commonwealth's?
Start by asking them in writing to state the... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
I know of no law requiring you to be present but your insurance policy may require it, or your insurance company may ask you to be present so they are sure they have the correct vehicle.
They never asked about additional drivers and contract doesn't mention it. He was the one who picked it up so they knew hevwas a driver. I paid extra for the liability insurance. Just need to know if he is covered even though not listed anywhere on contract
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Your position is he picked it up, probably gave his license, he is the person they allowed to drive, they cover. To cover all bases, you and he should notify your companies as secondarily liable.
They live in Maine I live in Massachusetts I don't even think they have my full name. I told them I would pay out of pocket to fix
The damage to their car and their is no police report on file I really dont want to go through insurance my
Rate is high enough already. I was just... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
Are you going to pay, in full, now or are you going to make them file a complaint with the registry to get your license suspended? You can bite the bullet and pay the guy or get your insurance involved. Or you can lose you license. You seem to want it to go away. You hit the guy. Be a person!
I was recently in an accident which was my fault, and taken to the hospital after as a precaution. Since the accident occurred in a rental car my insurance turned it over to the rental company's insurance for medical expenses. They have asked me to fill out a PIP claim.
Prior to the... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Don't see why they should. You need to contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers, they give free consults. If it's property damage only, get an estimate, get a full statement of reasons for denial from your company, get a copy of your policy, consider complaining to the insurance commr.
I hurt my back, and I hit another car.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Assuming you were a tenant you also have a contractual claim. However, ice cases are trickier than you may think. Contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers(if the fall was in Mass)--they give free consults. If your claim was in Ct. give me a call and I can recommend some people. If you... View More
Do I have a case
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Yes, Contact a member of the Mass Academy of Lawyers. They give free consults.
My gf and I reside in MA and we're hit in NH. Other driver struck us from behind and pushed us into another truck. He admitted all fault. Our insurance company apparently cancelled our insurance without our knowledge about ten to fifteen days before. Now we cannot get proper medical attention... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2017
Apply for MA. Lobby to get ACA to cover people like you (sorry but I get a little tired of hearing people didnt have coverage but never wrote or phoned their legislators to get it for everyone--that's why it has to be everyone, so people like you in your situation get covered). So the problem... View More
Looking for examples of regulatory violations, recalls, class action, civil, or other cases related to software in vehicles. This could also include intellectual property cases associated with open source software. I'm keen to discover how much influence open source software has had, so far,... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2017
Google Scholar is a great resource for finding case law and scholarly articles that may give you the insight you are seeking. Otherwise find a local library (or law library) and seek assistance with at reference desk. A reference librarian can point you in the right direction to come up with... View More
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