Category Archives: Personal Injury

Yes. If you are struck by a vehicle near a Massachusetts school zone, you may be able to file an injury claim when another person or organization acted negligently and caused the collision. The school-zone location does not establish fault by itself. School-zone speed rules, crosswalk activity, school-bus traffic, crossing guards, visibility, driver attention, and […]

September and October can combine several driving conditions that require added care from commercial truck drivers and other motorists in Massachusetts. Shorter daylight, low-angle sun, rain, fog, wet leaves, school-year traffic, construction activity, and changing commute patterns can reduce visibility and stopping margins. Large trucks need more time and space to slow, turn, merge, and […]

A Massachusetts personal injury consultation is a first conversation about what happened, how you were hurt, what evidence may exist, and what legal options may be available. You should expect questions about the incident, medical treatment, insurance, missed work, prior injuries, and any contact you have had with an insurer. The meeting is also your […]

August can create one of the most dangerous combinations of conditions for Massachusetts motorcycle riders. More motorcycles are on the road, vacation traffic remains heavy, construction projects affect travel lanes, and riders often stay out later because daylight lasts longer. Heat, fatigue, glare, distracted driving, changing road surfaces, and reduced evening visibility can increase crash […]

A preventable injury at a Massachusetts festival, concert, fair, or community event may support a personal injury claim. Liability may arise from unsafe property conditions, poor crowd control, negligent security, defective temporary equipment, contaminated food, or another hazard that reasonable safety measures could have addressed. Your first priorities should be medical care and evidence preservation. […]

Yes, social media can hurt a Massachusetts personal injury claim. Insurance companies and defense attorneys may review posts, photographs, videos, comments, location tags, and content shared by friends or relatives. A post does not need to mention your accident to create a dispute. A smiling photograph, travel update, fitness post, or comment about feeling better […]

Most Massachusetts personal injury cases settle after the injured person reaches a clear medical point, the evidence is organized, and the insurance company can evaluate liability and damages. For many claims, that may take several months to more than a year, while severe injury, disputed fault, or litigation can extend the timeline. Hoey Law helps […]