What is the Procedural Amount Under its statutory authority, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ordered that the procedural amount applicable to civil cases, including personal injury claims, brought in the Superior Court increase from $25,000. to $50,000. for all cases commenced on or after January 1, 2020. Cases involving less than $50,000. in damages […]
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How Does a Car Accident Affect Car Value in Massachusetts
By Robert Allison on November 13, 2019Lower Car Value With the popularity of CarFax and similar vehicle history reports it’s likely that a potential buyer or dealer will know whether your car has been in an accident when it comes time to trade or sell. Even when your car has been repaired, if your car report reveals an accident it’s also […]
Uninsured Car Insurance May Apply to Intentional Acts
By Robert Allison on November 4, 2019Uninsured Auto Coverage Uninsured car insurance under a standard Massachusetts Auto Insurance Policy acts as personal accident insurance for the named insured and household members, and operators and passengers of an insured motor vehicle. This compulsory coverage provides benefits if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and the person responsible for the accident […]
Open and Obvious Negligence?
By Robert Allison on October 28, 2019Duty to Warn In Massachusetts an owner or person in control of property owes a duty of reasonable care to persons lawfully on their premises which includes an obligation to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn visitors of any dangers of which they are aware or reasonably should be aware. […]
Bystander & Zone of Danger Liability
By Robert Allison on October 21, 2019Bystander Recovery Massachusetts allows recovery for emotional distress, in a personal injury claim, when a person witnesses injury to another, but only in specific circumstances. Such cases often stem from someone witnessing an auto accident, but can occur in many ways. A person can recover as a bystander where the person was never in danger […]