At Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP, we have more than 75 years of combined personal injury experience. Our Boston car accident attorneys help people who were injured in auto accidents in the Boston and Greenfield areas, and we are here to help you.

Tens of thousands of people in the United States are injured or killed every year in car accidents. Whether you were injured along I-90 (Mass Pike), I-91, Route 128 or Route 2, you may be facing serious injuries and are in need of an experienced car accident lawyer in Boston.

Why Choose Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP for a Car Accident Case?

• The auto accident attorneys at Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP have a thorough understanding of the complexities of the Massachusetts no-fault insurance system.
• Every client we take will work directly with one of our firm’s partners, which means they will always have a Boston injury attorney to answer questions and handle concerns related to the case.
• Our attorneys coordinate benefits between the appropriate insurance carriers for car accident cases, including Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage as well as with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier.
• We take Boston car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients will pay no upfront or out-of-pocket costs. We only collect legal fees after we secure the compensation our clients deserve.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Injuries caused by car accidents can vary widely in severity. Our Boston accident attorneys will help you get the medical treatment you need. We can handle many types of injury cases, including:

• Broken bones (fractures) and amputations
• Whiplash
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Concussions
• Head and neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Permanent impairment and/or loss of function
• Emotional or psychological trauma

If you lost a loved one in an auto accident, we can help you fight for compensation by bringing a wrongful death action.

Investigating the Accident

When you are in a car accident, you can be sure that the other party’s insurance company will be notified right away. You need someone who is looking out for you and who will investigate the accident quickly and effectively on your behalf. We will personally go to the scene and take photos to preserve evidence. We also work with investigators and experts who will determine the cause of your accident.

Single-Car Accidents

People who are injured in an accident that only involves their car also have rights. Whether they are the driver or a passenger, they may be able to seek compensation from the auto insurance company. It is even possible to make a claim if a family member was driving at the time of the accident.

Massachusetts’ No-Fault Insurance System

Massachusetts is one of a dozen states that follows a “no-fault” insurance system. Under this system, drivers are required to turn to their own insurance carrier for coverage of their medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket losses, regardless of who caused the accident. While this system is designed to help speed up the process of those involved in an accident securing compensation, it does limit how much compensation can be recovered. For example, in a no-fault claim, injury victims cannot secure compensation for pain and suffering or other non-monetary losses.

When You Can Step Outside the No-Fault System

In more serious accidents, Massachusetts law allows you to pursue additional compensation beyond no-fault benefits. You may be able to step outside the no-fault system if:

• Your medical expenses reach $2,000 or more, and/or

• You suffered serious injuries such as broken bones, permanent or significant disfigurement, or a substantial loss of hearing or vision

When your injuries meet these criteria, you may bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If necessary, you can also file a personal injury lawsuit. This opens the door to compensation for pain and suffering and other losses that no-fault insurance does not cover.

Massachusetts Minimum Insurance Requirements

All drivers in Massachusetts are required to carry certain minimum insurance coverage, including:

• $20,000 per person for bodily injury liability

• $40,000 total bodily injury liability per accident

• $5,000 for property damage liability

• $8,000 in no-fault (PIP) coverage

• Uninsured motorist coverage of $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident

Contact a Boston Car Accident Attorney Today

If you were injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence in or around Boston, speaking with an attorney can help you understand whether additional compensation may be available. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another driver in or around Boston, contact the team at Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP as soon as possible.

We have extensive experience handling these cases, and we understand what it takes to stand up to aggressive insurance carriers and secure the compensation you deserve. Whether we have to negotiate with your personal carrier or the insurance carrier of an at-fault party, our Boston car collision lawyers will not back down.

Call (617) 348-0988 or contact us online. Your consultation is free.