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Car accidents in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and throughout Boston, Massachusetts. Articles and legal guides for people injured in crashes with cars, trucks, Uber and Lyft vehicles, and delivery or postal trucks, published by Dorchester personal injury law firm Gavagan Law, LLC.

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Rear-End Collision in Massachusetts | Gavagan Law

Rear-End Collisions in Massachusetts: Fault, Injuries, Insurance, and What to Do Next If you were rear-ended in Massachusetts, you may be dealing with vehicle damage, pain or injuries, medical bills, and questions about which insurance company is responsible. After a Massachusetts rear-end collision you may suddenly be dealing with a totaled car, injuries, medical bills, […]

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Neck and Back Injuries After a Car Accident in Massachusetts

Neck and Back Injuries After a Car Accident in Massachusetts Neck and back pain after a car accident can start right away, or it can build in the days following the accident. A person may leave the crash scene thinking the pain is manageable, then develop stiffness, muscle spasms, radiating pain, limited mobility, or significant

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Rear-Ended by a Rental Car in Boston: What Insurance Covers Your Injuries?

Rear-Ended by a Rental Car in Boston: What Insurance Covers Your Injuries? Quick Answer: If you were rear ended by a rental car in Boston, understanding what insurance coverage applies is critical to evaluating your claim. In many cases, the at-fault driver may have limited personal auto insurance, and there is often confusion about whether

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Rear-Ended by a Rental Car in Boston? Why These Cases Can Involve More Insurance Coverage

Rear-Ended by a Rental Car in Boston? Why These Cases Can Involve More Insurance Coverage Quick Answer: Rental Car Accident Claims in Boston, MA If you were injured in a car accident involving a rental vehicle in Boston, Dorchester, Cambridge, Quincy, Worcester, or Cape Cod, your case may involve more complex—and in some situations broader—insurance

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Understanding Underinsured Motorist Claims in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Understanding Underinsured Motorist Claims in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know Quick Answer: Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Claims in Massachusetts If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts—whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist—understanding underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage and uninsured motorist coverage is critical, especially when the negligent driver’s insurance limits

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Car Accidents on the Job in Massachusetts

Car Accidents on the Job in Massachusetts Quick Answer: Car Accidents on the Job in Massachusetts Navigating Massachusetts roads is a daily necessity for many workers including delivery drivers, tractor-trailer operators, truck drivers, shipping companies, sales representatives, home healthcare providers, and field service technicians. When these individuals are involved in accidents during the course of

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Uber Passengers Injured in Boston: What to Do After a Rideshare Accident

Uber Passengers Injured in Boston: What to Do After a Rideshare Accident Quick Answer: Uber Passenger Accidents in Massachusetts Rideshare car accidents involving an Uber driver or Lyft driver, are common in Boston, Massachusetts.  Residents and visitors of Boston use ridesharing services to get around the city for work, get to and from the airport,

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Accident with a USPS mail truck in Massachusetts

Accident with a USPS mail truck in Massachusetts Quick Answer: Accidents Involving USPS Mail Trucks in Massachusetts The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) When you’re involved in an accident with a USPS vehicle or Postal Truck, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) governs your claim.  The FTCA allows victims of accidents caused by Federal Government

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Understanding Car Insurance After a Massachusetts Car Accident

Understanding Car Insurance After a Massachusetts Car Accident Quick Answer: Car Insurance After a Massachusetts Car Accident Navigating the complexities of car insurance after an car accident in Massachusetts, a no-fault insurance state, can be daunting. This article aims to demystify the process, focusing on how different types of insurance work in the event of

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Negligent driver fled the scene or doesn’t have enough insurance after a car accident in Massachusetts 

Negligent driver fled the scene or doesn’t have enough insurance after a car accident in Massachusetts  Quick Answer: Hit-and-Run & Underinsured Drivers in Massachusetts Too often, individuals suffer serious and disabling injuries as a result of a vehicle related accident, but the person or business responsible does not carry enough insurance to adequately compensate him

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