Vehicle Accidents
Bus Accidents
If you have been injured or suffered damages as a result of a bus accident in Massachusetts, whether you were a passenger of the bus, a pedestrian, or a passenger or driver of another vehicle which was involved in a collision with a bus, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages in a claim against the bus company.
Handling bus accident cases required special expertise as the laws relative to the regulation of trucks, common carriers and buses are complex. There are specific laws which govern the trucking and bus industries including state and federal law which regulate how trucks and buses are maintained. Apart from maintenance of trucks and buses, sometimes accidents are caused by a bus company's negligent hiring of drivers, driver fatigue, and driver error such as speeding. Under some circumstances, accident reconstruction engineers are hired by an injured party's legal counsel to scientifically reconstruct and determine how an accident occurred in an effort to obtain lawful financial compensation.
Bus accidents can occur for many reasons. While some bus accidents involve collisions with other motor vehicles, many accidents are rollover crashes or single vehicle collisions. Other cases may involve product defects or failures. Liability can sometimes be predicated upon the manufacturer of a bus for a product defect and sometimes even upon individuals or entities which maintain these vehicles...
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Unfortunately, many motorists fail to keep an appropriate look out for bicyclists traveling on our roads. Both adults and children on bicycles may suffer death and serious injuries as a result of the powerful forces which occur as a result of an impact between a motor vehicle and a bike.
The liability of the driver of a motor vehicle may be predicated upon the following factors:
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Failure to obey the speed limit or other traffic directives
- Driving drunk or recklessly
- Failure to adjust driving due to weather conditions or traffic
- Failure to take special account for the activities of children
- Failure to consider road conditions
- Failure to adjust for driver visibility limitations
- Failure to pay appropriate attention to traffic
Responsibility for bicycle accident are often highly disputed by insurance companies. One of the central issues in a bicycle injury case is who had the right of way, the bicyclist or the motorist. Other issues to investigate include driver hazard recognition, visibility, as well as misjudgment of time, space, and speed.
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From the truck accident victim's perspective, the biggest difference concerns the severity of the injuries: permanent or disabling brain trauma, spinal cord damage or widespread orthopedic problems are the common results of a collision with a 40-ton semi rig. The financial recovery necessary to support an extended or permanent disability might approach or exceed seven figures.
Experienced personal injury lawyers understand that the availability of multimillion-dollar commercial liability coverage means that your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is likely to be complicated. A truck accident involving serious and permanent injuries requires specific proof of damages in detail. The defense will present its own experts to challenge your damages calculations, and will have a great deal of incentive to minimize its exposure...
Read the rest of this entry »Sports & Recreational Accidents
There's a fairly simple rule of thumb to determine whether the injured party in a sports or recreation setting has a right to collect damages from someone else: If the injury was caused by risks inherent in the activity, you may not have a right to compensation. On the other hand, if the injury was caused at least in part by the negligence of someone else, you should be entitled to damages.
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Our law firm investigates a wide variety of sports and recreation accidents to see whether our client has a viable claim:- Boating or personal watercraft accidents
- Swimming or diving injuries at public or private pools
- Horseback riding accidents
- Skiing or skating accidents
- All-terrain vehicle (ATV) or dirt bike accidents
- Amusement park accidents
- Playground and athletic facilities accidents
- Cheerleading injuries
We know how to evaluate and investigate recreational injuries under legal theories of premises liability, negligent supervision, product liability or other causes. We also work closely with our clients and their doctors to make sure that injuries are correctly diagnosed, treated and documented for eventual payment by the defendant or its insurer...
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Just as in a car accident or truck accident, prompt investigation and evaluation of motorcycle accident victim claims can make a significant difference in the outcome of their cases. When the other driver blames the accident on the biker, or otherwise disputes liability, personal injury attorney Ventura can move fast to preserve the evidence you need to prove your case.
At the same time, we don't rush into settlement. Instead, we take the time to develop your claims and document your losses so that nothing is overlooked in your damages demand. With 25 years of litigation experience, Peter Ventura knows how to focus on the details that protect the value of your claim and increase the chance of a favorable outcome...
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Sometimes, it is necessary to file a lawsuit, however, if your case can be settled without filing a time consuming lawsuit we will let you know. However, in some relatively simple cases involving minor damages, we may be able to recover fair compensation in a settlement agreement.
It is important that you contact an attorney before you sign any settlement an insurance company has offered; insurance company are businesses -- not legal advocates on your side. They will almost always attempt to offer you the least amount possible for your accident.
In cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or insurance coverage problems that could frustrate collection of the full measure of your damages, the filing of a lawsuit by an experienced lawyer is usually essential to a favorable outcome.
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At the law office of Peter Ventura, Attorney at Law, we handle car accident cases of all kinds — the soft-tissue injuries that could keep you away from work for a few weeks, and the very serious and sometimes catastrophic injury cases which involve permanent injuries and lifelong problems and consequences. We routinely examine all sources of compensation for every claim including the other driver's liability insurance, and even the client's own underinsured motorist coverage and any other sources of compensation available to satisfy the client's damages...
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