Robert I Automobile Accidents Law Blog

You dutifully pay your insurance premiums, but most likely, you have never or rarely filed a claim and may not know how to initiate the process. Taking the right steps from the beginning can prevent delays and frustrations down the road.... Read More

Soft tissue injuries occur frequently in car crashes but more serious injuries to the head, arms, and legs are commonplace in a motorcycle crash.   Head injuries are a leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents.   In 2009, there were 54 motorcyclist fatalities in Massachusetts.  When negligence is involved, victims or their families may sue for compensation for their damages.... Read More

Trucks are subject to regulation on the federal and state level.  In Massachusetts, single, full, or semi-trailers that are used in commerce and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 3,000 lbs., and commercial vehicle/trailer combinations with a gross combined weight rating (GCVWR) of over 10,000 lbs. undergo a vehicle check equivalent to the U.S. Department of Transportation inspection.... Read More