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Massachusetts Car Accident Settlement Calculator
A Massachusetts car accident settlement calculator estimates your payout based on your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Insurers typically apply a multiplier between 1.5 and 5, depending on how severe your injuries are, then add in your property damage costs. Where your case lands still depends on your evidence, your injuries, and…
Read MoreBreakstone & Merrigan Secure $56 Million Verdict Against Amazon for Malcolm Carnwath – Largest in Massachusetts History
Marc Breakstone and J. Tucker Merrigan won a $56 million verdict against Amazon, the largest single plaintiff verdict in Massachusetts history. Marc Breakstone of Breakstone, White & Gluck and J. Tucker Merrigan of Sweeney Merrigan collaborated from start to finish on the case for client Malcolm Carnwath. Amazon denied responsibility for two years, then conceded…
Read MoreWhat Compensation Can You Recover in a Massachusetts Personal Injury Case?
In a Massachusetts personal injury case, you can recover medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. You may also pursue pain and suffering damages, but only if your medical bills exceed $2,000 or you suffered a broken bone, permanent disfigurement, or lost function. In wrongful death cases, funeral costs and punitive damages may apply.…
Read MoreCar Accident Compensation Available to Victims in Massachusetts
Car accident victims in Massachusetts can recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. The process starts with a no-fault Personal Injury Protection claim through your own insurer for the first $8,000 in medical costs and lost wages, but serious injuries allow you to step outside the no-fault system and…
Read MoreAverage Settlement for Broken Bone in Car Accident in Massachusetts
Average settlements for broken bone injuries in Massachusetts car accidents range from $15,000 to $150,000, depending on the severity. Under Massachusetts law, a broken bone automatically qualifies you to pursue pain and suffering damages beyond your medical bills and lost wages. More serious fractures involving surgery, permanent limitations, or long-term therapy often push settlements well into…
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