Best Car Accident Attorney In Springfield
Added: (Mon Oct 05 2009)
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Bus and Semi Truck / Tractor-Trailer Accidents: Given the size and mass of these types of vehicles, accidents involving busses or trucks can be quite serious. And with busses in particular, issues arise given the fact that passengers are often unrestrained and in the context of loading and unloading passengers. Drivers of some trucks and tractor-trailers are often subject to state and federal regulation, including managing how many hours a day they can drive, how much sleep they need, and the condition and maintenance of their trucks.
After-Market Modifications: Where after-market modifications have been made to a vehicle, such as having powerful or tinted headlights, or window tinting installed, those modifications may affect both the safety of the vehicle for its occupants and other drivers.
Government Involvement: Whether the government is directly involved in your injuries, e.g. an automobile accident with an MBTA bus or police officer, or indirectly, e.g. defective conditions on a roadway, government involvement poses a whole range of peculiar complexities. Two immediate concerns are the scope of governmental immunity and notice requirements.
Anybody who is considering bringing a legal claim as a result of a car accident should note that their ability to pursue their claim will be limited by the statute of limitations of the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. In Massachusetts, that period is three years.
Other Massachusetts-Specific Information
Massachusetts Statutes of Limitations
* Personal Injury: 3 years from date of injury.
* Wrongful Death: 3 Years from date of death.
* Product Liability: 3 years from date of injury.
* Medical Malpractice: 3 years from date of malpractice.
* Motor Vehicle Hit and Run Actions: 3 years from date of action but not later than 3 years after occurrence of accident.
Massachusetts State Seat Belt Laws:
Secondary. A seatbelt is required for passengers older than 12 years in all seats.
Massachusetts State Helmet Laws:
In Massachusetts, all individuals riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times.
Massachusetts Dog Bite Laws:
In Massachusetts, a dog owner may be liable for damages caused by his/her dog when the dog bites or injures a person, but only if the injured person was not trespassing at the time of the bite or injury. Additionally a dog owner is probably not liable for injuries sustained by a person if that person provoked the dog, causing the dog to attack.
Personal Injury Protection Benefits
In the event you are injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts you should know that no-fault benefits can cover your personal losses regardless of who caused the accident. Called “Personal Injury Protection” (PIP) benefits, they cover 75% of lost wages up to $8,000.00, replacement services, death benefits and the first $2,000.00 in medical bills if you have medical insurance. In addition to PIP benefits, you can buy up to $25,000.00 in “Medical Payments” (Med Pay) coverage for a nominal amount. Med Pay benefits will pay for all the medical bills beyond the first $2000.00. Med Pay coverage will supplement your PIP coverage and health insurance benefits.
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