When a vehicle is totaled, our clients are first worried whether everyone is okay. For some, it goes from bad to worse when they realize that they owe more on the car than it’s worth. We often have to explain to our clients that insurance companies are only required to pay what the car is…
Continue reading ›The workers compensation system was created to make sure that injured workers can get quick and fair compensation when a work injury keeps them away from the job. But whenever you throw insurance companies into the mix, it’s not always that easy. At Marcotte Law Firm, we always tell our clients that there are two…
Continue reading ›When a vehicle is totaled, our clients are first worried whether everyone is okay. For some, it goes from bad to worse when they realize that they owe more on the car than it’s worth. We often have to explain to our clients that insurance companies are only required to pay what the car is…
Continue reading ›One of the worst situations we deal with at Marcotte Law Firm is when someone is seriously injured in an accident, but there’s no insurance to compensate them for their losses. People who are in this situation are usually worried about who is going to pay for their medical bills and lost wages. This is…
Continue reading ›With nearly everyone having a smart phone, distracted driving has become an epidemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed over 3,000 lives and injured almost 400,000 people in 2015. At Marcotte Law Firm, we see the effects of that firsthand. Many of our clients are injured due to the distracted…
Continue reading ›A trip in an ambulance can cost more than $1,500.00. If you’re injured in a car accident, these medical costs can add up. Luckily in Massachusetts, almost everyone has coverage to cover some of these expenses. This is called Personal Injury Protection benefits, or PIP for short. With this coverage, the insurance company of the…
Continue reading ›A recent article discussed how almost 80% of workers in the United States live paycheck to paycheck. This means that things can get tough if you’re in injured in a car accident and can’t work. Luckily, most are eligible for lost wage benefits from their car insurance that can get paid in as little as…
Continue reading ›Whether you live or work in Boston, you likely know how crowded the city’s roadways can be. With the high volume of traffic in the city, you eventually may have an automobile collision. While the number of fatal car accidents in Beantown has decreased, many accidents result in serious injuries. If you suffer an injury…
Continue reading ›Many, including us at Marcotte Law Firm, consider dogs to be man’s best friend. But, that doesn’t change the fact that dogs sometimes bite. What happens when a dog bite causes injury? First, someone who was bitten does not need to show that the dog’s owner did anything wrong. Instead, this is governed by the…
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