Key Takeaways You don’t have to own a car to need auto insurance. If walking or cycling is your main mode of transportation and you don’t own a car, a non-owner auto insurance policy can be one of the most effective and overlooked ways to safeguard your health and financial stability. Non-owner policies cover people, […]
Personal Injury
Massachusetts Car Insurance: Are You Really Fully Insured?
Key Takeaways: Massachusetts auto policies have 12 parts; only Parts 1–4 are compulsory These compulsory parts provide minimal coverage in the event you are responsible for the medical costs and pain and suffering of someone injured in a car accident, including limited coverage for yourself and family members You may be held financially responsible for […]
How Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Strip Your Rights
In the past few years, have you: Purchased a new car? Upgraded your cell phone plan? Used a ride share? Made an online purchase? Placed a loved one in a nursing home? Filled out the warranty for your child’s football or bike helmet? Opened a brokerage or bank account? Bought home, health, or car insurance? […]
Governor Healey Implements New Regulations for Assisted Living Residences After Fall River Fire Tragedy: Has Anything Changed?
During the early morning hours of Monday, July 14, Gabriel House, an assisted living residence (ALR) in Fall River, Massachusetts, caught fire. The cause of the blaze appears to have been attributable to either improperly disposed of smoking materials, or a malfunction with an oxygen machine. Such a tragedy could likely have been avoided in […]
What Are Health Insurance Liens and How Do They Impact My Personal Injury Case?
Key Takeaways: If you are injured as a result of the negligence of another person and pursue a claim or lawsuit for your injuries, your health insurance company may have a right to recover what they paid in health benefits from your settlement or verdict. In some instances, your attorney is required by law to […]