Being hit by a driver, bicyclist, or even a scooter can cause serious damage. When you’ve incurred serious medical bills or physical or emotional trauma from a pedestrian accident, you need to consider various routes to receive compensation for your injuries. Working with an experienced pedestrian accident law firm is one of the best ways to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Insurance companies will do everything in their power to pay the lowest amount possible for damages and injuries. Don’t sign anything without consulting a personal injury attorney to ensure you’re getting a fair deal.
Surviving family members of someone who has died in a pedestrian accident may be entitled to compensation based on the incident’s specifics. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney at The Law Office of John J. Strazzulla can help establish what needs to happen to begin and see this process through to a ruling.
If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian in an accident in Massachusetts, you deserve to explore your rights. Call The Law Office of John J. Strazzulla today at (617) 328-3210 to learn more.
Depending on the circumstances, an injured pedestrian may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other accident-related losses. Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage can also apply to pedestrians struck by insured vehicles and may cover certain medical expenses and lost wages.
Yes. Massachusetts PIP coverage generally extends to pedestrians struck by an insured motor vehicle, regardless of who caused the accident. PIP can provide up to $8,000 for qualifying medical expenses, lost wages, and certain replacement services, subject to applicable insurance rules and limitations.
Massachusetts requires uninsured motorist coverage as part of automobile insurance policies. This coverage may provide compensation when injuries are caused by an uninsured or unidentified driver, including certain hit-and-run accidents. The available compensation will depend on the applicable insurance policy and circumstances of the accident.
You should carefully review any settlement before accepting it, particularly when serious injuries or ongoing medical treatment are involved. Insurance settlements can affect your ability to seek additional compensation later, so speaking with a personal injury attorney can help you understand whether an offer adequately addresses your losses.
Yes. Massachusetts law allows a wrongful death action when someone’s negligence or certain wrongful conduct causes another person’s death. Recoverable damages may include losses related to income, services, companionship, care, and reasonable funeral and burial expenses. Generally, the action is brought by the deceased person’s executor or administrator.
Contact us today if you have a potential Pedestrian Accidents case.
