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Blind Spot Accidents in Boston’s Tight Urban Streets

A massive delivery truck turns right near the narrow lanes of the North End and crushes your vehicle against the curb. The driver claims they...

Beyond the Driver: Establishing Vicarious Liability in Truck Crashes

An 18-wheeler strikes your car near the entrance to Logan Airport, and the driver obviously made a mistake. You can pursue money from the trucking...

Trucks on Storrow Drive: Proving Negligence Per Se in Bridge Strikes

A rental truck or a commercial delivery van wedged under a low bridge near the Esplanade creates a mess that locals call Storrowing. This frequent...

Recovering Damages When You Share Partial Blame for the Crash

In the world of Massachusetts car accident claims, one percent can be the difference between receiving fair compensation for your injuries and walking away with...

Using Optional Bodily Injury Coverage When the At-Fault Driver Is Broke

It’s a situation no one wants to imagine. You’ve been in a serious car accident that wasn’t your fault. You’re dealing with injuries, doctor’s appointments,...

How the $2,000 Threshold Impacts Your Ability to Sue in Massachusetts

If you’ve been injured in Massachusetts, you may have heard about a “$2,000 threshold” and wondered what it means for you. In short, this rule...

How Massachusetts No-Fault Laws Impact Your Ability to Sue

You are driving near the Museum of Science when another car barrels into your side. Your vehicle is a wreck, and your back is in...

The Impact of Comparative Negligence on Boston Injury Settlements

How does fault change the amount of money you get after a crash in the city? The Impact of Comparative Negligence on Boston Injury Settlements...

What are the Most Common Auto Accident Injuries?

In the blink of an eye, a car accident can turn your world upside down. Amidst the chaos of twisted metal and shattered glass, it...

Is it Better for My Rideshare Accident Case to Settle or Go to Court?

When you climb into an Uber or Lyft, the last thing on your mind is getting into an accident. But in the blink of an...

What Does it Mean to Practice Safe Driving?

As attorneys who have helped countless clients in the aftermath of serious car accidents, the lawyers at Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah know all too well the...

Does the Holiday Season Bring More Accidents?

As the festive lights illuminate Boston’s scenic streets and joyous celebrations fill the crisp winter air, a dark undercurrent threatens to mar the magic of...