Hit-and-Run Accidents: Where the driver who causes an accident fails to stop at the accident scene, it may be difficult for the victim of the accident to later identify the at-fault driver so as to bring a lawsuit.
Car-Pedestrian Accidents: Where a motor vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the pedestrian will often suffer catastrophic injury. Unfortunately, pedestrians often have difficulty making claims against drivers, as the accidents are frequently attributed to the conduct of the pedestrian.
Car-Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle drivers are susceptible to serious injury, even in collisions which would be relatively minor had they occurred between cars.
Car-Bicycle Accidents: Bicyclists are vulnerable to serious injury when hit by cars, and are also susceptible to having drivers open car doors in front of them - a hazard which can cause them to be catapulted over the car door in a collision. Drivers often report that they did not see the bicyclist until after the collision, or that they misjudged the bicyclist’s speed. Some bicyclists engage in very hazardous actions, such as ignoring traffic signals or riding on the wrong side of the road, making an accident much more likely. The most severe and lasting injuries to bicyclists tend to be head injuries, so helmet use is encouraged.
Bus and Semi Truck / Tractor-Trailer Accidents: Given the size and mass of these types of vehicles, accidents involving busses or trucks can be quite serious. And with busses in particular, issues arise given the fact that passengers are often unrestrained and in the context of loading and unloading passengers. Drivers of some trucks and tractor-trailers are often subject to state and federal regulation, including managing how many hours a day they can drive, how much sleep they need and the condition and maintenance of their trucks.
After-Market Modifications:
Government Involvement:
Uninsured Driver – Where the at-fault driver is uninsured, it can be difficult for a person who is injured in a car accident to obtain a suitable recovery. In Massachusetts, drivers carry “uninsured motorist coverage” through their own automobile insurance policies so that they have a source of recovery in the event that the other driver fails to carry insurance or cannot be identified.
Underinsured Driver - Similar to the uninsured driver, some drivers carry inadequate insurance coverage, often at the minimum level required by state law.
Insurance Company Bad Faith - When people make claims with their insurance companies, they sometimes run into difficulty with the insurance company’s refusal to negotiate the claim fairly. In Massachusetts and other “no fault” states where drivers insure for their own accident-related medical care, it can involve the improper denial of coverage or reimbursement by the insurance company.
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