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What is Dram shop liability?

Dram shop liability is indicative of the laws that are in place to protect the public from the irresponsible behavior of bar owners (and the...

How Pedestrians Access No-Fault Benefits Without a Policy: Understanding Pedestrian PIP Claims in Massachusetts

Getting hit by a car while walking is disorienting enough. The confusion deepens when medical bills arrive and you have no auto insurance of your...

Fatal Construction Accidents in the Seaport: Bypassing Workers’ Comp

After a fatal construction accident, families are often told that workers’ compensation is the only option. But that’s not always the case. In many cases,...

Punitive Damages in Massachusetts: When Negligence Becomes “Gross”

Massachusetts handles punitive damages differently than many states. In the majority of personal injury cases, punitive damages are not available at all. Massachusetts wrongful death...

Holding the Company Responsible When a Rideshare Driver Assaults a Passenger

When a rideshare driver assaults a passenger, the legal path forward looks very different from a standard accident claim. Insurance policies designed for car crashes...

Navigating the Maze of Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a Rideshare Accident

Many rideshare passengers assume that the driver’s insurance or Uber’s corporate policy will handle everything after a crash.  However, the reality in Massachusetts is more...

When Uber’s Million Dollar Insurance Policy Does Not Apply to You: Massachusetts Rideshare Insurance Laws Explained

Many people assume that Uber carries a $1 million insurance policy that covers every crash involving one of its drivers. However, that assumption is only...

Can You Sue If You Were Crossing Outside a Crosswalk? Jaywalking Accident Liability in Boston

Many pedestrians assume that getting hit while crossing outside a crosswalk ends any chance they have of a legal claim. That assumption is understandable, but...

Lane Splitting in Boston Traffic: Determining Fault When Rules Are Broken

You are riding through a massive jam on I-93 near the TD Garden, and you decide to move between rows of stopped cars to get...

Overcoming Biker Bias in Massachusetts Courts

We defeat biker bias by using scientific evidence and aggressive jury selection to force the focus back onto the car driver’s negligence. While many people...

Finding Insurance Coverage After a Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

A reckless driver strikes you while you cross near Faneuil Hall and then races away without stopping to help. You can find financial help even...

Why Massachusetts PIP Won’t Cover Your Motorcycle Medical Bills

A car pulls out in front of your bike near the Zakim Bridge, and you hit the pavement hard. You expect the standard no-fault insurance...