Injured o YOUR OPTIONS AFTER Though spring is right around the corner, we still have plenty of days left to hit the slopes in March or early April. Certain risks are inherent with recreational winter activities, and you may be injured at some point due to the negligence of another skier. If this happens, you may have a personal injury claim against that individual. If you are sued for injuring someone on the slopes
IWas Injured as a Passenger in a FamilyMember’s Car Can I File an Injury Claim? Many people wonder if they can, and if they should, seek compensation for an injury they sustained during an accident while riding as a passenger in a family member’s car. If you were hurt as a passenger in any type of car accident, you have the right to file an injury claim against the driver of the car or the driver of the other vehicle. This does not change if the driver is a family member. You may be thinking, “I feel bad about suing a family member. Won’t their insurance rates go up?” Well, if the family member driving the car is at fault for the accident, their rates are going to go up regardless. Whether you file an insurance claim against them or not, they will see an increase in their monthly premium. Because of this, we recommend you file an insurance claim. We understand that lawsuits can be uncomfortable, but that doesn’t mean it’s personal. You aren’t really suing your family member. You’re suing their car insurance company. The car insurance company will be responsible for providing any damages or compensation you’re legally owed. If you choose not to sue, the only entity that benefits is the car insurance company. They won’t have to pay for your medical care, lost time from work, or pain and suffering. Keep in mind that people have car insurance so they’re protected in case they get into a car accident or injure someone in an accident. By filing an injury claim, you’re utilizing the system put into place for this exact situation. Filing an injury claim is essentially your way of claiming what you’re already entitled to. Our Massachusetts car accident attorneys offer free consultations to walk you through the process if you were injured in a car accident as a passenger when a family member was driving. We’ll take time to learn about your case, answer all of your questions, and explain your rights and options. Give our office a call and we’ll be happy to address any concerns or questions you may have.
and the claim is successful, your homeowner’s insurance company will step in and pay for a lawyer to defend you. On the opposite end, if the careless skier injured you, their homeowner’s insurance company will provide the money they owe you from a settlement or verdict. This means
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