Auto Accidents

With car accidents , Reservitz Injury Attorneys is your dependable partner in navigating the complexity and emotional toll that car accidents can bring. With our invaluable experience in advocating for victims and their families, we are committed to safeguarding your rights. Be it handling insurance claims, litigating against negligent parties, or working toward a favorable settlement, we stand by you at every step. Our dedicated team works meticulously to protect your rights and secure the full compensation you deserve.Confused or overwhelmed? We understand the challenges that can arise post-accident. That’s why we encourage you to reach out to us at (508) 588-5010 for a Free Consultation. Let us help you alleviate the burden of navigating the legal landscape.

Types of Car Accidents

• Head-On Collisions: These devastating car accidents occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide. Often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities, head-on collisions typically happen on one-way streets, highways, or bridges due to distracted driving, impaired operation, or unsafe passing maneuvers.
• Rear-End Collisions: This is statistically the most common type of accident. These accidents frequently occur at stop signs or traffice lights when a vehicle crashes into the one ahead. Frequently, the driver following the lead vehicle is at fault, usually due to inattention or following too closely.
• Side-Impact Collisions: Commonly referred to as “T-bone” accidents, side-impact collisions occur when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another. Usually, these accidents happen at intersections when a driver fails to yield or disregards a traffic signal.
• Sideswipe Accidents: These accidents occur when two parallel vehicles make contact with each other, generally when one vehicle attempts to change lanes without adequate clearance or without checking blind spots.
• Chain Reaction Accidents: These involve multiple vehicles and take place when one vehicle hits another, causing a domino effect of collisions. The complexity of these accidents often makes identifying who is at fault a challenging task.
• Single-Vehicle Accidents: As the name suggests, these accidents involve only one vehicle that either hits a pedestrian, collides with a tree, guardrail, or other stationary objects, or rolls over. Etreme weather, poor road conditions, driver distractions, and vehicle failures often cause these accidents.

For detailed information on traffice incidents and statistics in Massachusetts, visit the Massachusetts Crash Data Portal. Our law firm has a strong team that provides outstanding legal advice and representation for various car accident cases. We focus on investigating, understanding, and litigating these situations with our clients’ interests at the forefront. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident please see our motorcycle accident page.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Navigating a car accidents can be a daunting process without a guided plan of action. At our law firm, we aim to simplify that process and provide you clear steps to take immediately after an unfortunate incident:

• Getting medical attention: Prioritize your health. Seek immediate medical attention, even if you don’t notice any immediate symptoms. Some injuries may only become apparent later, but a medical report will link them to the accident.
• Reporting the accident to the police: A police report contributes to the credibility of your claim. Ensure you report the accident immediately, providing all necessary details but never admitting fault.
• Reporting the accident to your insurer: Notify your insurer about the accident as soon as possible. The specifics of the incident will be crucial when it comes to settling claims or disputes that may arise.
• Gathering witness contact information if available: Witnesses can provide a third-party account of the accident. Their testimonies can be extremely valuable to strengthen your claim or case.
• Taking photos or videos of the accident scene: Visual evidence remains vital as it captures the severity of the accident and can serve as irrefutable proof about the details of the event.
• Consulting an attorney: It is essential that you consult with a knowledgeable attorney to guide you through your legal journey. With a strong understanding of the legal system, they can help you understand your rights and help you secure a fair outcome.

Damages in Car Accident Cases

Damages is the legal term which describes physical injuries as well as economic loss. Car accidents can result in both economic and non-economic damages, each impacting those involved in different, yet significant ways.

• Medical Bills: expenses needed to cover care, treatment, and rehabilitation can constitute a significant portion of economic damages. This usually includes hospitalization cost, therapy fees, and medication expenses.
• Lost income: This represents the earnings an individual would have made had they not been injured. It includes immediate income loss, typically calculated from the time of the accident up until the claim settlement or judgment.
• Future treatment costs: Damages can cover projected expenses for ongoing or future medical treatment arising from the accident-related injury, which may include recurring therapy and rehabilitation costs.
• Lost earning capacity: If an accident leaves a victim permanently unable to work or reduces their ability to earn, damages can include compensation for this loss, projected over their expected working life.
• Property damage: This accounts for any damage to vehicles or personal items during the accident. The cost of repair or replacement can be included in these damages.

Non economical damages

• Pain and suffering: These damages compensate for the physical distress and emotional turmoil following a car accident. It acknowledges the pain threshold that differs from person to person.
• If Injuries from the accident stop victims from enjoying hobbies, recreational acitivites, or other pleasures, some jurisdictions allow this loss to be included in damages.
• Emotional distress: Psychological impacts following a severe accident can be debilitating. Emotional distress damages serve to compensate for trauma, anxiety, and depression that may follow.

Understanding these damages can provide clarity when grappling with the implications of a car accident. Crafting a comprehensive claim begins with acknowledging and quantitatively assessing every aspect of these damages.

Insurance Claims in Car Accident Cases

At Reservitz Injury Attorneys, we are pledged to guiding you through the complexities of car accident cases. Of utmost importance is understanding that Massachusetts operates under a no-fault car insurance system. In essence, this means that after a car accident, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays for your medical expenses as well as other costs, irrespective of who was at fault for the accident, but only to a limited extent.

For Massachusetts residents, it’s mandated by law to carry certain minimum amounts of liability insurance. This includes $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident for bodily injury to others. Keep in mind, these are the minimum coverage amounts and having more coverage can offer better protection.

Moreover, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage is not mandatory in Massachusetts. However, given that some drivers carry the bare minimum coverage or no coverage at all, having this type of coverage in your policy can prove significantly beneficial. It comes into play if you, or any passengers in your vehicle, suffer an injury in an accident caused by a driver with inadequate or no insurance at all.

In every aspect of car accidents and insurance policy intricacies, we are equipped and ready to stand beside you, making sure you receive the rightful and fair treatment you deserve.

Settlements in Car Accident Cases

After a car accident, you need to understand the potential routes your legal process can take. Most cases resolve through a settlement rather than a trial. But what does this mean for you?

Settlements occur when both parties decide to resolve the dispute outside of court by agreement. The party at fault (or more often their insurer or insurance defense attorney) offers a sum of money to the victim or victim’s family in exchange for releasing all future claims regarding the accident. This method can be quicker and less stressful than a trial, providing immediate financial relief for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Typically, it saves time and resources without enduring the unpredictability of a jury’s decision.

However, settling a case can have its drawbacks as well. The payout may be less than what you could obtain in a successful trial. Once you accept the settlement and sign the release of claims, you relinquish your rights to pursue any future lawsuits related to the accident. This could be problematic if there are unforeseen long-term consequences from the incident.

Our legal team will be there to guide you in your decision-making, taking into account the unique circumstances surrounding your case. We offer a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of trial litigation and settlements, so you can make an informed decision about the best route towards your desired outcome.

Most importantly, we obtain higher settlement amounts due to our reputation as a litigation firm. The insurance companies know which attorneys have tried many cases to full verdict and will pay higher settlements to clients of those firms.

Let Us Help You Pursue Compensation

When you’re the victim of a car accident, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries and losses. At Reservitz Injury Attorneys, we are committed to pursuing justice for you. Navigating the legal aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming and complex, and our team is here to simplify the process for you. We work diligently to protect your rights, keep you informed at every step, and secure the full compensation you deserve. We invite you on this journey toward justice – reach out to us at (508) 588-5010 to schedule a Free Consultation today, and let us carry your burden on the road to restoration.