Case Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Assetta et al. v. Safety Ins. Co., 43 Mass. App. Ct. 317 (1997)

Sugarman lawyers won an arbitration award for a woman after she was struck in the face and injured by a bottle thrown out of a moving vehicle, by that vehicles operator. The arbitration occurred after a successful appeal by Sugarman lawyers.  The Appeals Court held that the incident did arise out of the use of a motor vehicle and, as a result, the plaintiff was entitled to underinsured motorist benefits under the Massachusetts Auto Policy.

Baudanza v. Comcast, 454 Mass. 622 (2009)

The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed judgment in favor of our client following a jury verdict and post trial motions awarding substantial increase to damages found by jury.

Bicyclist killed in intersection collision with SUV

Settlement with driver of SUV for death of a 61-year-old man riding his bicycle.

Bicyclist struck by ambulance

Settlement reached for a bicyclist struck by an ambulance in a crosswalk.

Car collision with delivery truck

Settlement for a cervical disc injury sustained when a delivery truck pulled in front of plaintiff’s car causing collision.

Car crash – nerve injury

Settlement for passenger in motor vehicle who suffered rare nerve injury resulting in chronic neck and shoulder pain.

Car crash caused by defendant falling asleep or blacking out

Settlement reached for a knee injury.

Car crash – 54 year old school teacher

Secured an arbitration award for a 54-year-old school teacher who suffered a fractured patella during an intersection collision.

Car crash – elderly gentleman

Settlement reached for an elderly gentleman who suffered multiple fractures when the defendant failed to stop at stop sign.

Car crash – head injury

Settlement reached for a mother whose closed head injury suffered in a car crash affected her ability to care for children.