Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

April 14, 2018

Flatbed Truck Runs Over Man, Crashes Into Tree (Update)

The Worcester Police Department has revealed the tow truck workers involved in Friday afternoon’s accident are Pipo’s Tow Company proprietor, a man in his thirties, and his nearly sixty year old employee. They each call Worcester home.

The Department has provided further information on the injuries. The Pipo’s Tow Company employee suffers from broken ribs and maybe a broken area of the shoulder. The young owner of the company suffers from head and torso injuries.

Reports now indicate that first responders discovered one man on the pavement with noticeable and severe head injuries causing blood flow. It is confirmed that the Worcester Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is now handling the case.

April 14, 2018

Don’t Talk to an Insurance Company Without a Lawyer

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

After you are in a car accident, the insurance company is not supposed to be there for you. You will be in a battle with them to get that to which you are entitled. This is because insurance companies are only profitable if they do not pay out claims. This is why it is very important to hire experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorneys like those at the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers to avoid begin taken advantage of by the insurance company.

Insurance adjusters will pretend that they care and are your friend. This is to get your guard down to take whatever they offer. It is also to get you to say things, like admitting fault, which results in the company not having to pay out a claim.

The insurance company may demand documentation that they do not really need. They are always looking for more information to close their investigation. The more information they get their hands on, the more likely it is they can trump up an excuse not to pay your claim.

April 14, 2018

Contingency Fee and the Personal Injury Case

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A contingency fee is what your lawyer is paid from whatever you are awarded in a personal injury case. The fee comes from the settlement or trial award. The fee is disbursed once the settlement is finalized with the insurance company. The benefit of a contingency fee, besides not paying your lawyer up front, is that you did not need to think about how many hours the lawyer works. The fee is based on a percentage of the ultimate award.

Before you begin a case with your attorney, make sure you have a written agreement. The agreement will detail what to expect once you do receive an award. It basically lays out the percentage that will be taken from the ultimate award and paid to the attorney. Your attorney will determine what percentage will be deducted, at the outset of your relationship, based on the following factors: the difficulty of the case, his or her experience in such cases, the severity of the injuries, how soon after the accident the attorney is hired, the likelihood of trial, and the unique needs of the client.

In the unusual circumstance that you are not awarded anything in your case, you will not have to pay your attorney’s fee. In this kind of case, you know that your attorney wants to recover compensation for you as much as you do. Otherwise, all the time put into your case does not get compensated.

April 14, 2018

What to Do as a Car Accident Victim

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Once you become a client of the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, your attorney will advise you on your particular situation. However, there are general rules to keep in mind after experiencing a car accident.

First, make sure you contact law enforcement. Do not handle the matter one on one with the other driver. Calling law enforcement means that documentation will be created to back up your case should you need it.

Second, get evaluated by medical professionals. You may not feel pain or see injuries immediately. This is why it is a good idea to be seen my medical professionals right away. They can determine if you need treatment, even if you don’t realize it.

April 14, 2018

Intro to a Personal Injury Case: Records and Costs

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

What Records Does a Personal Injury Attorney Need From You

If you want your case handled fully and rapidly, then you need to provide the most data to your attorney as you can. This allows your attorney to get you money to cover your medical costs and compensate you for “pain and suffering.”

To secure a quick completion of your matter, your attorney will want certain records for the resolution negotiations. Some records are the following:

April 14, 2018

Multiple Car Accidents Within Hours in Brockton

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On Saturday, April 14th, Brockton saw two car accidents in as many hours in the town.

The initial incident was a car rollover near 99 Plymouth Street, early in the morning. The vehicle ended up upside down on the pavement, doors open with personal effects landing onto the road. A man suffered injuries requiring transfer to the hospital.

According to police logs, there is reason to believe this may have been caused by the reckless driving of Jorge Deandrade, a resident of Brockton in his late twenties.

April 14, 2018

Marlborough Motorcycle Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In the early afternoon on Saturday, April 14th, an accident was observed on Route 495. It was in Marlborough. The motorcycle collided with the back of a vehicle just before exit 25. The force of the impact sent the motorcycle into the rear windshield of the vehicle.

The details emerged on the Twitter feed of Matthew Gregoire, who provides videos for area news companies.

April 14, 2018

Fictions Surrounding the Personal Injury Case

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The attorneys at the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers want to eliminate the fictions and misunderstandings that pervade the personal injury clients world before they come into our offices. Depending on your misunderstandings of personal injury matters during your case can actually harm the attorney’s ability to be successful on your behalf.

Potentially less severe injuries: Thinking you do not have to report a less severe injury to law enforcement. False! Report every pain and bruise. Anything you leave out can come back to haunt you and diminish your credibility.

Uninsured motorists: Thinking that you cannot pursue compensation because the other driver was not insured. False! If you are insured, your own insurance can cover your bills and compensate your pain and suffering. This depends on your policy.

April 14, 2018

Attleboro Camper on Fire off of Highway

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Several passengers on vehicles driving southbound on an Attelboro highway posted cell phone footage of a camper engulfed in enormous black clouds. The video shows clearly the camper was actively on fire between at least 3 p.m. and 4p.m. on Saturday April 14th. None of the videos show whether individuals were in or outside the camper. One video shows the entire interior was engulfed in flames, again with no visible individuals anywhere near the camper.

April 14, 2018

Paying for Medical Bills After a Car Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

If you have been injured in a car accident, do not wait for you insurance to say they will pay medical bills before seeing a doctor. Because this will never happen. You must first incur the treatment and pay the bills. The insurance company wants to investigate who is responsible for your injuries before they decide who gets their medical bills reimbursed. This is calculated once the settlement offer is negotiated.

If you are covered by medical insurance, you will not have to jump through any hoops to get treatment for injuries from your car accident. The medical insurance will treat it as any other medical condition. It is the client that does not have medical insurance that will really need the experience of a Massachusetts personal injury attorney. Attorneys like those at the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers can make clear to providers that your case is strong and you should be treated now and they will get paid later. There is special legal documentation that your lawyer would provide to the treating physician. Keep in mind, this means any settlement you agree to, part of it will go to pay for that treatment. Even in this scenario, a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can negotiate your medical bill at the end of the case so that you take home more of your settlement.

Contact the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers right away at (617) 777-7777, don’t delay your treatment.