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What to do if you are in an Automobile Accident in Massachusetts:
- Call 911 and seek medical advice ASAP.
- Do not move if you are injured, stay on the ground until the ambulance arrives.
- Do not move the automobile – you might tamper with evidence that will help you prove your case. Let the police do their job by filling out their report.
- If there is a witness ask them to stay around and talk to the police officer for the report. The more evidence in your favor, the more likely you will receive fair compensation for your injuries. Get their name and number in case they don’t have time to speak to the officer in charge.
- Insist the police officer talks to any witnesses and puts their name on their report. They may not get all the information needed to prove your case if left on their own, be persistent so your rights are protected.
- Call the Law Offices of Sousa and Sousa immediately at 508-230-5300. Time is of the essence. Take advantage of our lawyers experience in these important moments. We have been through this hundreds of times. We have been in business for over 50 years servicing Brockton, Taunton, Easton and other surrounding towns in Massachusetts.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to recover monetary damages for your bodily injuries and pain and suffering if any of the following criteria are met: you incur medical bills of $2,000.00 or more; you sustain a fracture; you suffer loss of hearing or permanent disfigurement; or the injury results in death.
In addition, you may be entitled to Personal Injury Protection benefits regardless of who was at fault. These benefits are commonly known as “PIP” or “No-Fault” benefits. These benefits may provide up to $8,000.00 for your medical expenses and lost wages. Your PIP benefits may have to be coordinated with your health insurance benefits and any wage continuation or disability pay you may have available. There may also be medical payment coverage available to pay for medical expenses.
In addition to receiving compensation from the person who was at fault, you may be entitled to Underinsured Motorist benefits from your own insurance company. Underinsured Motorist benefits apply when the person legally responsible for the accident does not have enough insurance to compensate your for your injuries. In the event you are injured in a hit-and-run accident or by an automobile that does not have insurance, you may be entitled to Uninsured Motorist benefits from your own insurance company. Underinsured and Uninsured insurance coverage is one of the most important coverages a person can have on their automobile and it is strongly recommended that you consult your insurance agent to determine whether or not you have adequate limits of coverage.