Uninsured and Underinsured Car Insurance Under a standard Massachusetts Auto Insurance Policy Uninsured (UM) and Underinsurance (UIM) Coverage act as personal accident insurance for the named insured and household members, operators and passengers of an insured motor vehicle. These coverages provide benefits if you are involved in a car accident, and the person responsible for […]
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By Robert Allison on February 13, 2020Recent news events have highlighted the dramatic impact that videotapes and photographs can have on settling factual disputes regarding an incident. This type of evidence is particularly persuasive because it records objectively, unlike the participants to an event or accident whose perception may be influenced by emotion and stress. One area where photographs and videotape […]
Avoiding Car Accidents and Safety Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice
By Robert Allison on December 13, 2019Driving in winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers, unforeseen dangers, and car accidents. “Each year, 24 percent of weather-related accidents occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15% happen during snowfall or sleet” (ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather) and “70% of all winter related deaths occur as […]
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 […]