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Pedestrian Accident Claims in Massachusetts: Your Legal Rights (2026)
Pedestrian Accident Claims in Massachusetts: Laws, Liability, and Compensation By Christopher Murphy, Esq., Managing Partner at Scalli Murphy Law | Updated February 2026 If you were hit by a car while walking in Massachusetts, a pedestrian accident lawyer in Massachusetts can help you understand your rights and pursue full compensation. Pedestrian collisions produce some… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Accident in Massachusetts: Step-by-Step Guide
What to Do After a Car Accident in Massachusetts: Step-by-Step Guide By Christopher Murphy, Esq., Managing Partner at Scalli Murphy Law | Updated February 2026 The actions you take in the hours and days after a car accident can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. In more than 25 years of representing accident… Read More »
Is Your Car Totaled if the Airbag Deploys in Massachusetts?
Is Your Car Totaled if the Airbag Deploys in Massachusetts? By Christopher Murphy, Esq., Managing Partner at Scalli Murphy Law | Updated February 2026 If you have been in a collision and your airbags deployed, one of the first questions you will have is whether your car is totaled. The short answer: no, airbag… Read More »
Crosswalk Laws in Massachusetts: Rules, Penalties, and Pedestrian Safety
Crosswalk Laws in Massachusetts: Rules, Penalties, and Pedestrian Safety By Christopher Murphy, Esq., Managing Partner at Scalli Murphy Law | Updated February 2026 Understanding crosswalk laws in Massachusetts is critical for every driver and pedestrian in the state. Massachusetts has some of the highest pedestrian accident rates in the country, and knowing who has… Read More »
ERISA Health Plans and Personal Injury Settlements in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
If you’re injured in an accident and receive a settlement, your health insurance company may claim a significant portion—or all—of your recovery. For Massachusetts residents with employer-sponsored health insurance, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) gives health plans powerful rights to take money from your personal injury settlement, often reducing what you actually receive… Read More »
Massachusetts Auto Insurance Minimums Increase: What You Need to Know
Key Points New Limits Starting July 1, 2025: Massachusetts will likely increase minimum auto insurance coverage to $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident for bodily injury liability and uninsured motorist coverage, and $30,000 for property damage. Premium Hike: Expect a roughly 36% increase in minimum coverage costs, with annual premiums around $711 statewide, possibly more… Read More »
Highways in Massachusetts with the most fatalities
Every year, Americans cover billions of combined miles on interstate highways, making accidents almost inevitable. However, many traffic collisions and fatalities can be prevented. In 2020, motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads resulted in nearly 39,000 deaths—a 7% increase from 2019, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2022. NHTSA… Read More »
New Massachusetts Law to Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Massachusetts enacts law to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. On April 1, 2023, Massachusetts implemented a new state law that requires drivers to be more mindful of “vulnerable” road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. The legislation sets boundaries around how much space motorists must give to others they share the road with. Under the… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Increased by 35% in Massachusetts in 2022
According to a report released by WalkBoston, fatal pedestrian crashes in Massachusetts rose by 35% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The report also revealed that 71% of crashes occurred in Environmental Justice Census Block Groups, and 60 of the state’s 351 cities and towns experienced a fatal pedestrian crash in 2022. Furthermore,… Read More »
Two Children and Mother Hit by Car in Peabody, MA – Pedestrian Accident
PEABODY, Massachusetts. (WHDH) Two children pedestrians and their mother were hit by a car while crossing the street in Peabody, according to the Peabody Fire Department. The call was received shortly after 3:00 p.m. and firefighters, police and emergency medical services responded. Both pedestrians were transported to Mass. For serious injuries, the children were taken to… Read More »