Accident victims in Massachusetts do not need to file a police report to pursue a personal injury claim. However, drivers involved in certain Massachusetts crashes must file a written crash report (CRA-23) with the RMV and send a copy to the police department with jurisdiction. Drivers should call the police if they are involved in…

All car accidents are complicated. To recover compensation, your car accident lawyer needs to show how the accident happened, who is responsible, and what damages you deserve. Insurance carriers often look for ways to deny your claim or reduce the amount you receive, which can make the process more challenging. Uber and Lyft accidents have…

According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, there were over 127,000 car accidents reported to the state in 2025. Of those accidents, nearly 30,000 resulted in injuries and over 300 tragically proved fatal. Crashes like these can result in extensive damages and serious injuries. When a car accident victim’s damages exceed their PIP coverage (maximum…

Winter weather in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts can get nasty. To add another layer of complexity, crashes may involve multiple variables and even multiple liable parties. Insurance companies may try to blame ice, snow, freezing rain, or poor visibility instead of a driver’s choices. A major question is not, “Was it snowing?” but…

Car accident lawyers in Massachusetts often use black box data such as a car’s exact speed right before it hit another car, its braking activity, and even its seatbelt use. To access this information, they need the owner’s consent, a court order, a subpoena, or some other type of legal order. Many times, black box…