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Tricks Insurance Companies Play

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday January 11, 2011

If you have been in a car accident, especially one that caused serious injuries, you are probably dealing with many burdens: physical pain, emotional upheaval and more red tape than you imagined. When you contact an insurance company, then, you hope to be treated fairly and compassionately. Unfortunately, while some insurance companies behave impeccably, others do not. Indeed, some insurance companies consistently turn away from what many would consider acceptable business ethics. "Do You Have a Lawyer?" If you get a call from an insurance company after your accident, the person on the other end of the line will probably ask…

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Massachusetts Elder–Driving Law Attempts to Address Safety Concerns

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday September 7, 2010

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a law that attempts to address safety concerns over elderly drivers. The new legislation requires drivers older than 75 to apply for driver's license renewals in person and to pass a vision test every five years instead of every 10 years, which was previously the law. Some legislators are happy with the new law. Sen. Steven A. Baddour, a Methuen Democrat and chairman of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation, said it was good enough, pointing out that New Hampshire has the same requirement. Others are disappointed with the changes. Sen. Brian A. Joyce,…

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