Video: Injured While Walking? Know Your Rights in Massachusetts!
April 30, 2025
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Pedestrian Injuries and Your Rights in Massachusetts
Have you or someone you know or loved ever been hurt while outside walking as a pedestrian on a beautiful spring day like this? Well, you have rights in Massachusetts—important legal rights.
I’m attorney Tracy Paulsen with Rightful Legal, and today I wanted to discuss some of this.
Legal Protections for Injured Pedestrians
Under Massachusetts law, if someone’s negligence caused your injuries—whether it was a driver, a motorcyclist, or even a bicyclist—you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
What Must Be Proven in a Pedestrian Accident Case
To win a pedestrian accident case, we must prove three things:
- The at-fault party owed you a duty of care.
- They breached that duty of care by acting dangerously—like speeding, failing to yield, texting while driving, or driving under the influence.
- Their actions caused your injuries.
How No-Fault Insurance Works in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, it’s a no-fault insurance system. This means that pedestrians can have protection—it’s called Personal Injury Protection or PIP. These are claims for immediate medical bills in most cases.
But PIP will not cover or pay damages for pain and suffering. That’s why filing a lawsuit against a negligent party is often necessary to recover full compensation—and the full compensation you deserve.
Compensation and What Affects It
There’s no one-size-fits-all settlement. The compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, your future medical needs, your lost income, and even how much insurance coverage is available.
Why Choose Rightful Legal
At Rightful Legal, we work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay unless we win your case.
Whether your injuries are serious or a loved one has tragically passed away, we are ready to fight for maximum compensation.
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Call us today for a free consultation. Protect your future and get the justice you deserve.
You can reach me directly at 617-821-5856. Thank you.
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