The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all auto insurance policies carry “no-fault” insurance known as Personal Injury Protection or PIP. PIP is the portion of your auto insurance that pays your medical bills if you are injured in an auto accident. It doesn’t matter who caused the accident, your own PIP coverage pays your bills
Many of our clients are unable to work for days, weeks or even months after they are injured in a car accident. Part of what we do at Vargo Law is to make sure that you and your family are taken care of while you take the time to recover from your injuries. Being involved
More often than not, our clients are surprised when they are the victim of an accident and still have to pay some money out of their own pocket. The reason for this is usually their insurance deductible. “Deductible” defined:A deductible is an amount of money that you yourself are responsible for paying toward an insured
Rental reimbursement helps cover a rental car’s expense while your vehicle is being repaired in the body shop after a covered accident or if your vehicle is not safe to drive after an accident. It is an option with auto insurance policies that is fairly inexpensive and might be worth the investment. Might only cost
If you are a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you know it is a terrifying experience. If you are injured in a car accident you might decide to file a lawsuit against the responsible person. It is important to know that there is a limited time frame to file your claim
Many people never take the time to make a formal Will. “Intestate” refers to a person who passes without making a Will. His or her assets will be divided according to Massachusetts intestacy laws. There are several ways you can plan for the future without a will. If you and your spouse own a home
If you owe past child support or have a DOR tax lien, and you are also expecting an insurance settlement, you may be in for a surprise. A law took effect on January 1, 1995, requiring any insurance company doing business in Massachusetts to deduct past-due child support payments or any Department of Revenue liens
Gap insurance is an optional car insurance coverage that helps pay off your auto loan if your car is totaled or stolen and you owe more than the car’s depreciated value. This type of coverage is only available if you’re the original loan or leaseholder on a new vehicle. Gap insurance helps pay the gap
If you’re in an accident and the driver who hits you does not have adequate liability coverage – or even worse, has none at all – then what happens to you, your medical bills and your car? This is why it is important to consider increasing your own coverage for uninsured and under-insured motorist on
Purchasing auto insurance can be confusing. After representing auto accident victims for over 27 years, I often get questions about collision coverage. Massachusetts has a mandatory automobile insurance law. While the law requires you to carry certain levels of insurance, you can protect yourself further if you understand some basic information about your policy. Your
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and 800,000 of them require medical attention. At least half of all dog bite victims are children. Any size or breed of dog can attack and bite a person. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that
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