(a) “Serious bodily injury” means an injury to a person, including the driver, which consists of a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.
Bodily injury to others. This protects you against legal liability for the accidental injury or death of others (not including your passengers) caused by the operation of your car, but only if the accident occurs in Massachusetts. You will be covered up to a basic limit of $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident.
The multiplier method is a common way of calculating damages for pain and suffering. Under this method, the financial losses you incurred will be multiplied by a number between 1.5 and 5. This number will be reached by assessing the extent of injuries you suffered and their impacts on your life.
In Massachusetts, to be eligible to even present a claim for pain and suffering resulting from a car accident, you must have incurred at least $2000 in reasonable and necessary medical expenses as a result of your car accident related injuries.
The most commonly required liability limits are $25,000/$50,000/$25,000, which mean: $25,000 in bodily injury per person.
The Release of All Claims Form typically consists of specific details of the incident, including: Names and contact information of all parties involved. Description of the incident or dispute. Settlement amount, if applicable. Date and location of the event leading to the claim. Signatures of the Releasor and Releasee.
Required Coverage Required CoverageRequired Minimum Limit Bodily Injury to Others $20,000 per person; $40,000 per accident Personal Injury Protection $8,000 per person, per accident Bodily Injury Caused by an Uninsured Auto $20,000 per person; $40,000 per accident Damage to Someone Else's Property $5,000 per accident
Required Coverage Required CoverageRequired Minimum Limit Bodily Injury to Others $20,000 per person; $40,000 per accident Personal Injury Protection $8,000 per person, per accident Bodily Injury Caused by an Uninsured Auto $20,000 per person; $40,000 per accident Damage to Someone Else's Property $5,000 per accident
Under Florida law, victims have 2 years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit. However, the longer you wait, the harder it often is to prove your case.
Florida Statutes Section 95.11(4) requires that most personal injury cases are filed within two years of the date of the incident. This time limit applies to cases involving the following: Slips and falls. Car accidents.