<![CDATA[Car Accidents - McGowan & Associates]]> https://www.mcgowanassociateslaw.com/blog/categories/car-accidents/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:53:25 GMT en-us <![CDATA[McGowan & Associates Negotiates Settlement for Cyclist Hit by an Inattentive Driver]]> https://www.mcgowanassociateslaw.com/blog/mcgowan-associates-negotiates-settlement-for-cyclist-hit-by-an-inattentive-driver/ https://www.mcgowanassociateslaw.com/blog/mcgowan-associates-negotiates-settlement-for-cyclist-hit-by-an-inattentive-driver/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:55:52 GMT McGowan & Associates obtained a settlement for our client, a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle that inattentively rolled through a stop sign. Road conditions were clear and dry and the adverse driver admitted to the police that she did not see our client prior to the incident, and she was cited. Our client’s…

]]> McGowan & Associates obtained a settlement for our client, a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle that inattentively rolled through a stop sign. Road conditions were clear and dry and the adverse driver admitted to the police that she did not see our client prior to the incident, and she was cited. Our client’s road bike was destroyed and the impact caused her to roll several times, resulting in road rash which required irrigation and stitching to lacerations on her knee and elbow.

Our client was unable to participate in a summer program during her period of convalescence and developed significant scarring from her injuries. Her scarring was visible with hyperpigmentation and this caused her to wear long skirts even in the summer to conceal her scarring, and while she had been an avid bicyclist, she lost her confidence to take to the road.

We assembled medical records and assisted our client in finding a plastic surgeon who could discuss various revision options with our client. We then prepared a demand to the inattentive driver, explaining why she was liable to our client and explaining how the incent had impacted our client. The Driver’s insurer first sought to dispute liability and damages, but we were able to line up witnesses to confirm the fault of the driver. We then secured a report from the plastic surgeon that explained the different revision options to make the scarring less visible. We were able to negotiate a significant settlement for our client without the need to file a lawsuit.

]]> <![CDATA[McGowan & Associates Reaches Substantial Settlement for Drunk Driving Accident Victim]]> https://www.mcgowanassociateslaw.com/blog/mcgowan-associates-reaches-substantial-settlement-for-drunk-driving-accident-victim/ https://www.mcgowanassociateslaw.com/blog/mcgowan-associates-reaches-substantial-settlement-for-drunk-driving-accident-victim/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:22:10 GMT Our South Shore lawyers successfully challenged an auto insurer which denied our client’s claims for medical expenses and property damage after a drunk driving accident. McGowan & Associates recently represented a South Shore mother who was driving home from dinner when her vehicle was broadsided by a drunk driver. Her vehicle was a total loss…

]]> Our South Shore lawyers successfully challenged an auto insurer which denied our client’s claims for medical expenses and property damage after a drunk driving accident.

McGowan & Associates recently represented a South Shore mother who was driving home from dinner when her vehicle was broadsided by a drunk driver. Her vehicle was a total loss and she was transported to the hospital before enduring six months of treatment that caused her to miss extended time from work.

The insurance company for the drunk driver refused to pay for her medical bills and denied her claim for property damage, claiming that she was at fault for the car accident as she was in the process of making a turn when her vehicle was struck. We obtained the police report and determined the driver had a blood alcohol percentage that was twice the legal limit and was charged with reckless operation. We obtained the record from the criminal proceeding and determined that the drunk driver had run a red-light seconds before the crash and had traveled through the intersection at over 40MPH. We also tracked down the eyewitness and obtained a statement form her. Using this information, we obtained an out-of-court settlement from the bar which had overserved the drunk driver.

We then filed suit against the drunk driver and his insurer, alleging the insurance company violated G.L. ch. 93A and ch. 176D by failing to conduct a reasonable and thorough investigation. The insurance company ultimately capitulated regarding liability and paid a substantial settlement on behalf of the drunk driver and to avoid the potential for an award of multiple damages at trial.

McGowan & Associates specializes in representing individuals injured in car accidents on the South Shore, Plymouth County and across Massachusetts. Learn your legal rights if you have been injured by a negligent or drunk driver in Massachusetts.

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