Massachusetts Car Accident Legal Questions

you could always file a lawsuit against the insurance company if they refuse to pay your claim. Make sure you have all documentation of your trip, proving where you were at what time. I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorneys At Law www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office: 888-269-0688Cell: 508-801-6747FAX: 877-475-8147 Twitter Facebook  ... Read More

In this situation I don't see how the insurance is going to help at all, that's why they have different levels insurance policies, if you pick the lowest level you do not get the benefits of having full insurance. I'm not even sure what type of loan your friend had, as most lenders force a party to have full insurance on a car that is alone for. It seems the only avenue your friend has left is to sue the driver. I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorneys At Law www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office: 888-269-0688Cell: 508-801-6747FAX: 877-475-8147 Twitter Facebook  ... Read More

Please provide more facts for a proper answer. Please explain the entire situation. I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorneys At Law www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office: 888-269-0688Cell: 508-801-6747FAX: 877-475-8147 Twitter Facebook  ... Read More

The best qualified attorney to handle traffic rules and regulations would be a Personal Injury Attorney specializing in Automobile Accidents. I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorneys At Law www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office: 888-269-0688Cell: 508-801-6747FAX: 877-475-8147 Twitter Facebook  ... Read More

In Massachusetts, you cannot sue a city or town in small claims court for small damage claims.  Unfortunately, If you wish to sue a town in Massachusetts, you will have to do so in Superior Court, and just to file a claim will cost you $280 just to get started.  From an economical standpoint, I am not sure it is worth your trouble.  My best suggestion is to go down to town hall and provide the pictures and video you have as evidence.  Steven A. Schwartz Attorney/Partner   JOEL H. SCHWARTZ, P.C. One Washington Mall, 16th floor Boston, MA  02108 (617) 742-1170 (800) 660-2270 (617) 250-2072 fax sas@joelhschwartz.com www.joelhschwartz.com... Read More

The answer depends on your contingency fee agreement with your attorney.  If he or she secures the full $200,000 for you, the fee could be 1/3 of the full $200,000 or $66,666.  It could also be 1/3 of the amount after the lien is paid.  It really depends on how your contract is written.  Most of the time, it will be 1/3 of the gross recovery, which would be the full $200,000.  In addition, your attorney should try to negotiate your health insurance lien if possible in an effort to reduce the amount owed.  Any additional money would go to you.  You should also have out of pocket expenses that the attorney had to pay to prosecute your claim - costs to obtain medical records, expert fees, litigation costs, etc. These amounts come out of your settlement proceeds as well and have not been provided. Steven A. Schwartz Attorney/Partner   JOEL H. SCHWARTZ, P.C. One Washington Mall, 16th floor Boston, MA  02108 (617) 742-1170 (800) 660-2270 (617) 250-2072 fax sas@joelhschwartz.com ... Read More