By Robert I. Feinberg | Published February 26, 2025 | Posted in Pedestrians | Tagged Tags: Jaywalking, Pedestrian Accidents, Sue | Comments Off on Can a Pedestrian Sue if Hit by a Car While Jaywalking or Distracted?
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Can a Pedestrian Sue if Hit by a Car While Jaywalking or Distracted?
In Massachusetts, a pedestrian who is jaywalking or distracted at the time of a motor vehicle collision can still recover money damages, although the process may be complicated by the circumstances of their behavior. Under Massachusetts law, pedestrians are generally owed a duty of care by drivers, and drivers owe a duty to yield to Read More
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How Can a Victim of an Icy Sidewalk Slip and Fall Recover Damages?
In Massachusetts, property owners owe a duty of care to those who enter or use their premises, including pedestrians who may be injured by hazardous conditions on abutting sidewalks. When a person slips and falls on an icy or snowy sidewalk and is injured, they have the right to recover damages if it can be Read More
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Fault for a Rear-End Collision: It’s Not Always the Driver Behind
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of auto accident, occurring on both highways and local roads. The consequences can be severe, affecting both drivers and passengers in either vehicle involved. A common belief is that the driver behind is always at fault, but in fact, the causes and the liability can be shared. On Read More
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Your Entitlement to Damages if Injured by a Drunk Driver
Drunk driving is a major cause of car crashes throughout the nation. If you are injured in such an accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to recover compensation for your losses. However, this involves establishing the driver’s intoxication and a clear connection between that impaired state and your injuries. Understanding the Read More
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Filing for Personal Bankruptcy When You Own a Business
Personal financial struggles can happen to anyone, even successful business owners. If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy as an individual, you might be wondering what effect, if any, taking such a step will have on your business. Depending on the type of business structure and bankruptcy chapter, the implications can vary significantly. Sole proprietorships Read More
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