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 injured when hit in the face by a bottle thrown by the operator of a moving vehicle. The arbitration took place after a successful appeal by Sugarman lawyers in which 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.

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 for bicyclist struck by ambulance in a crosswalk.

Car accident - generator on wheels detached from truck towing it  Settlement for injuries to driver who took evasive action to avoid run-away generator but was struck by another vehicle.

Car collision with delivery truck  Settlement for cervical disc injury sustained when delivery truck pulled in front of plaintiff's car causing collision.

Car crash  Settlement for multiple fractures to an elderly gentleman when defendant failed to stop at stop sign.

Car crash  Pedestrian struck by cars that collided in an intersection, resulting in multiple facial fractures and reconstructive surgery and mild traumatic brain injury; settled before trial.

Car crash  Settlement for closed head injury affecting mother's ability to care for children.

Car crash  Settlement for arm fracture and concussion sustained by a woman driver when defendant slowed suddenly to "rubber-neck" at medical event on opposite side of Mass. Pike.

Car crash  Arbitration award for 54-year-old school teacher who suffered fractured patella during an intersection collision.