Massachusetts Injuries

FAQ Glossary Resources Writers

English Espanol

Search results for “uninsured driver”

20 results

Worcester store parking lot, shattered femur, and now the company says he was off the clock?

A bad leg break at a Worcester business can still be a real claim even if the company says its driver was "off the clock."

ARTICLE by Meredith Harrington

Uber's insurer and the rental car company keep blaming each other - what are they trying to dodge?

A broken pelvis after an Uber drop-off can turn into a three-insurer blame circus fast, especially when the car that hit you was a rental.

ARTICLE by Sean Flaherty

A Worcester insurer will call you 51% at fault to make your broken leg worthless

A hair salon worker with a compound femur fracture is getting hit with the oldest insurance trick in Massachusetts: blame you hard enough and the money disappears.

ARTICLE by Tyrone Mitchell

Eighteen grand for a crushed hand and an uninsured-driver wreck is a lowball, not a lifeline

A crushed-hand case in Fall River can involve workers' comp, a machine defect claim, and uninsured motorist coverage, so one quick settlement number usually means somebody is trying to close the file cheap.

ARTICLE by Danny Callahan

How much is a Cambridge hit-and-run injury claim worth in Massachusetts?

Many Massachusetts hit-and-run injury claims pay in the low five figures, while serious cases can reach $50,000 to $100,000+ if your own UM/UIM limits are high and your...

Your teammate got $60,000 after the Lowell bus crash - why are they offering you $4,500?

A Lowell student athlete with a prior back issue can still have a real injury claim after a crash, but the insurer will use old scans and delay tactics while the truck's black box data is disappearing.

ARTICLE by Kathleen O'Brien

Worcester go-kart burn just happened do I need a lawyer right now?

The mistake that costs people the most money is talking to the insurer before you know how bad the injury is. From the insurance company's perspective, they want this to look...

Preserve Key Evidence Before a Lowball Lung Claim

If a mine worker in Massachusetts is getting two totally different stories about serious lung damage, the first fight is evidence, not trust.

ARTICLE by Meredith Harrington

Got a call saying "light duty or no checks" in Springfield? Not if your doctor shut it down

A project manager driving between job sites in Springfield can still be on the job, and an employer cannot just invent "light duty" to cut off benefits when CRPS makes even desk work impossible.

ARTICLE by Carlos Medina

Brockton adjuster wants immigration info before paying - do I need a lawyer?

The worst mistake people make is handing over immigration information that has nothing to do with the injury claim. No, an insurer usually does not need your immigration status...

I gave birth in New Bedford and now their doctor says the nerve damage is all in my head

An EMT in New Bedford is being told a childbirth epidural injury is fake or pre-existing, even with MRI findings, and that's exactly where insurers try to bury a real claim.

ARTICLE by Rosa Tavares

Bar Liability After a Work-Related Drunk Driving Crash

You can feel torn about suing the bar and still have a real Massachusetts claim, especially when you were working, driving the employer's vehicle, and the drunk driver's criminal case is moving on a separate track.

ARTICLE by Kathleen O'Brien

Should I see my doctor or the insurer's IME after a deer crash?

$8,000 is the basic Massachusetts PIP limit, and the smarter move is usually to treat with your own doctor first, not the insurance company's IME doctor. Picture a common...

Why does the Lowell adjuster keep asking if I'm back to normal yet?

"Are you back to normal yet?" That question matters because in Massachusetts, your answer can be used to shrink or deny future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and...

What evidence proves future lost income after a Worcester winter crash?

You usually have 3 years from the crash to sue in Massachusetts, and future lost income is provable if you back it up with solid medical limits, a clear work history, and real...

Why is my insurer blaming the installer for my Boston house fire burns?

The worst mistake is believing the insurer when it says, "This is really the installer's problem, not ours." From the insurance company's perspective, that story helps them. If...

Do I have to notify Springfield before suing over a city truck crash?

Yes - if a Springfield city truck injured your family member, Massachusetts usually requires a written claim first, and the ER records that help prove the injury are the same...

Not just anyone who gets hurt on someone else's property qualifies as a trespasser. A customer who walks into the wrong doorway, a delivery driver using the front steps, or a...

You just got a letter that says you were a "licensee" on the property, not an invitee, and that wording can affect how an insurance carrier evaluates fault. A licensee is a...

Years after my Springfield tire blowout crash, can I still sue in Massachusetts?

The police report might say "tire failure," "no citation issued," or just note a crash on the Mass Pike or I-91. That is not what decides whether you still have a claim. The...