Auto Accidents
Massachusetts Car Accident Lawyer
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Maximum Recovery. Minimum Stress
With car accidents, Horizon Injury Lawyers is your dependable partner in navigating the legal complexities and emotional challenges that often follow. Drawing on extensive experience advocating for victims and their families, we are committed to protecting your rights at every stage—whether handling insurance claims, pursuing negligent parties, or working toward a favorable settlement. Our dedicated team works diligently to secure the full compensation you deserve. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed after an accident, call us at 617-765-2002 for a free consultation and let us help ease the burden.
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Auto Accidents
Massachusetts Car Accident Lawyer
The Future of Law is Here
Maximum Recovery. Minimum Stress
With car accidents, Horizon Injury Lawyers is your dependable partner in navigating the legal complexities and emotional challenges that often follow. Drawing on extensive experience advocating for victims and their families, we are committed to protecting your rights at every stage—whether handling insurance claims, pursuing negligent parties, or working toward a favorable settlement. Our dedicated team works diligently to secure the full compensation you deserve. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed after an accident, call us at 617-765-2002 for a free consultation and let us help ease the burden.
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Free Evaluation + No Fees Unless You Win
Case Results
$3 million
Auto Accidents
Multiple parties injured on Route 24 South in Brockton, MA when a drunk driver entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction
$1.75 million
Auto Accidents
3 car collision in Brockton, MA involving multiple injuries, including 2 minor children
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances.
Types of Car Accidents
Head-On Collisions
These devastating car accidents occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide. Often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities, head-on collisions typically happen on one-way streets, highways, or bridges due to distracted driving, impaired operation, or unsafe passing maneuvers.
Rear-end Collisions
This is statistically the most common type of accident. These accidents frequently occur at stop signs or traffic lights when a vehicle crashes into the one ahead. Frequently, the driver following the lead vehicle is at fault, usually due to inattention or following too closely.
Side-impact Collisions
Commonly referred to as “T-bone” accidents, side-impact collisions occur when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another. Usually, these accidents happen at intersections when a driver fails to yield or disregards a traffic signal.
Sideswipe Accidents
These accidents occur when two parallel vehicles make contact with each other, generally when one vehicle attempts to change lanes without adequate clearance or without checking blind spots.
Chain Reaction Accidents
These involve multiple vehicles and take place when one vehicle hits another, causing a domino effect of collisions. The complexity of these accidents often makes identifying who is at fault a challenging task.
Single-Vehicle Accidents
As the name suggests, these accidents involve only one vehicle that either hits a pedestrian, collides with a tree, guardrail, or other stationary objects, or rolls over. Extreme weather, poor road conditions, driver distractions, and vehicle failures often cause these accidents.
Additional Info
For detailed information on traffic incidents and statistics in Massachusetts, visit the Massachusetts Crash Data Portal. Our law firm has a strong team that provides outstanding legal advice and representation for various car accident cases. We focus on investigating, understanding, and litigating these situations with our clients’ interests at the forefront.If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident please see our motorcycle accident page.
When a Collision Changes Everything, The Law Ensures You Don't Pay for Someone Else's Mistake
The crash and immediate aftermath
A motor vehicle collision happens in milliseconds, but the aftermath can disrupt your life for months or years. Victims frequently experience severe whiplash, herniated discs, traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, and internal organ trauma.
Common causes of car accidents
Driver negligence takes many forms on Massachusetts roads. Identifying the precise cause of the collision is essential to establishing clear legal fault.
Proving liability under state law
Proving fault requires establishing that the other driver breached their duty of care on the road. Massachusetts follows modified comparative negligence rules, meaning your monetary recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Evidence vanishes quickly
Crucial collision evidence dissipates rapidly. Skid marks wash away with weather, traffic camera footage is routinely overwritten, and modern vehicles' Event Data Recorders (EDR) can be cleared once repairs begin.
Who can be held responsible
Car accident liability isn't always limited to the driver who struck you. Depending on the circumstances, several parties and insurance policies may share financial responsibility.
What auto insurance adjusters will say
Insurance adjusters call early to record statements and attempt to shift blame or downplay your medical needs before the full extent of your injuries becomes clear.
Massachusetts Auto Accident Rules at a Glance
What To Do After a Car Accident
Get Medical Attention
Prioritize your health. Seek immediate medical attention, even if you don't notice any immediate symptoms. Some injuries may only become apparent later, but a medical report will link them to the accident.
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Report the Accident
To the police:
A police report contributes to the credibility of your claim. Ensure you report the accident immediately, providing all necessary details but never admitting fault.
To your insurer:
Notify your insurer about the accident as soon as possible. The specifics of the incident will be crucial when it comes to settling claims or disputes that may arise.
Gather Witness Contact Information
(if available)
Witnesses can provide a third-party account of the accident. Their testimonies can be extremely valuable to strengthen your claim or case.
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Take Photos or Videos of the Accident Scene
Visual evidence remains vital as it captures the severity of the accident and can serve as irrefutable proof about the details of the event.
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Consult an Attorney
It is essential that you consult with a knowledgeable attorney to guide you through your legal journey. With a strong understanding of the legal system, they can help you understand your rights and help you secure a fair outcome.
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Why Horizon?
Our team serves clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Cape Verdean Creole — which matters in place where a large share of residents speak a language other than English at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to report a Massachusetts car accident to the police?
Not necessarily, but a police report helps significantly. If you haven't filed one and your accident just happened, you may be able to request one through the responding police department. We can help you obtain it.
What if the other driver was uninsured?
You may still have options. Your own auto insurance policy may include Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, which can pay for your injuries caused by an uninsured driver. We will review all available coverage and fight for every dollar available to you.
What if the at-fault driver's insurance isn't enough to cover my injuries?
If the at-fault driver’s liability coverage is too low to fully compensate you, your own Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can step in. Massachusetts requires relatively low minimum liability limits, so this situation is common in serious injury cases. UM/UIM coverage on your own policy (or a family member’s policy) can provide additional recovery for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering once the at-fault policy is exhausted. Reviewing your declarations page early is one of the most important steps we take.
Does my health insurance or PIP pay first?
PIP generally pays the first $2,000 of your medical bills after a Massachusetts auto accident. After that, if you have health insurance, your health insurer becomes primary. Any remaining PIP benefits can then be used for co-pays, deductibles, lost wages, and replacement services (up to the $8,000 total PIP limit). Properly coordinating PIP and health insurance is important to avoid gaps in coverage and to protect the value of your claim. We manage this process for our clients so nothing falls through the cracks.
Will using PIP raise my premium?
In most cases, simply using your PIP benefits after an accident should not cause your insurance premium to increase, especially if you were not at fault. Massachusetts insurance rules generally protect you from surcharges when you are not responsible for the crash. However, every insurer’s underwriting practices can differ slightly, and other factors (such as filing a liability claim or your overall claims history) may still affect future rates. We can help you understand how your specific policy is likely to respond.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Massachusetts follows comparative negligence law. You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Call us to discuss the specifics of your situation.
What if I was a passenger?
As a passenger, you generally have strong rights. You can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver (whether that person was the driver of the car you were in or another vehicle). You may also be able to access PIP benefits through the vehicle you were riding in, and in some cases through your own auto policy or a household policy. Passengers are not usually barred by the same comparative negligence issues that can affect drivers. We evaluate every available source of coverage to maximize your recovery.