Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

April 14, 2018

Fictions Surrounding the Personal Injury Case

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.

April 14, 2018

Information the Insurance Companies are Keeping from You

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Did you know that if you have an attorney representing you, you are much more likely to get your claim paid by the insurance company? The insurance company actually does not want you to have a lawyer, and they will make attempts to get you to believe that.

Every time you speak with an insurance adjuster, you are being recorded. They are trying to preserve any holes in your story as excuses to not pay out your claims. This is why you never want to talk to insurance adjusters, and simply direct them to your attorney.

An insurance adjuster will make you think they are doing you a favor by offering an out of court settlement. However, such a settlement is most beneficial for them. So don’t believe their bluff when they act like they will be prepared to go to court on your claim. They really do not want to. It is far more costly for them.

April 14, 2018

Serious Injuries in Head-On Collision in Ludlow

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Ludlow Police Department officers were dispatched close to 11 p.m. Friday night to a head-on collision on the bend of Center Street near Booth Street. The accident occurred between a 52-year-old male driving a 2014 Ford Edge and a 29-year-old female driving a 2012 Toyota Camry. Both drivers were from Ludlow. Both were taken to Springfield’s Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries according to the Ludlow Fire Department. The Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team was also at the area.

The situation is being reviewed by the Reconstruction Team in connection with the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Ludlow Police Department.

April 14, 2018

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Manchester

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On Sunday, April 15th, a motorcyclist on Highland Street slammed into a guardrail. The Manchester accident resulted in the rider’s death at the scene. There is no information on the rider’s identity or details as to what caused the accident.

The incident is being reviewed by the Manchester Police Department Traffic Unit and the Metro Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team. Officers are asking for anyone who has leads to contact Officer Augusto at 860-645-5560.

April 14, 2018

Injuries in Collision of Boston Police Patrol Cars

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In the early morning, dawn hours, of April 14th, a couple of Boston Police patrol cars were in a collision. All three of the officers in the vehicles were injured requiring transport to hospital. The accident occurred near Washington Street and Downtown Crossing, according to the Boston Police Department reports.

The patrol cars were traveling in different directions, responding to different assignments. The fourth occupant in one patrol unit was a detainee.

April 14, 2018

Memorial Drive Train Crossing Fatality in Springfield

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

According to the Springfield Police Department, at around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Springfield woman was driving down Memorial Drive at the same time that a train was crossing, causing a collision. Although, it was dark at that time, the woman would still have been able to see the train on the tracks. This area of tracks is not blocked off by crossing arms, but does include a visible “Yield” sign. The Springfield Fire Department removed the woman from her Chevy Tahoe, using the “Jaws of Life”. The impact was fatal and she was transported to Bay State Hospital where she was pronounced dead. There were no other occupants or injuries reported. The Hampden County District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating the situation.

April 13, 2018

Elderly Driver Car Accident Near Raynham

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

At 5 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2018, an elderly man almost lost his life when he collided with the highway medium. His vehicle continued onto the breakdown lane before coming to a stop on the bridge above a railroad crossing. The elderly man drove off the I-495 in Raynham and his vehicle ended up perched off the bridge nearly falling onto the railroad crossing.

Firemen were called to the scene to remove the man from his vehicle before it toppled over and avoid a 30 foot fall. The fireman secured the SUV and safely removed the man. Witnesses observed that the man had been using an oxygen support device while driving. He was driven to Brockton’s Good Samaritan Medical Center.

April 13, 2018

Injuries Reported at Cape Cod Mall Car Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On Friday, Hyannis, Barnstable, and Yarmouth ambulances were dispatched to a car accident scene outside of the Cape Cod Mall on Iyannough Road. Emergency calls related that several individuals suffered harm.

The Barnstable Police are reviewing the situation.