Auto Insurance, Are You Really Covered? Part 4 is the final compulsory part of every Massachusetts auto insurance policy. Many drivers believe that if they have all four compulsory parts of the Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy in Massachusetts they are “fully insured,” but as we’ve examined in this series, this isn’t entirely true. The […]
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Does Home Insurance Cover Dog Bites?
If you’re renting: Many renters choose to purchase renter’s insurance to cover losses related to burglary. Some rental insurance policies also include a small amount of liability coverage. However, such policies often do not include sufficient liability coverage in the event of a severe dog bite. In rare cases, a condo association may shoulder some […]
Dog Bites: What Are You Responsible For?
What happens if your dog causes injury, and are you liable? Despite the old adage about “the bark being worse than the bite,” dog bites are no laughing matter. More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States and 1 in 5 of those require medical attention. In fact, […]
Pulled Over? What You Should Know
Being pulled over is a nerve-wracking situation for everyone involved and you may feel unclear on best practices to ensure a smooth interaction. It is important to know your rights if you do get pulled over and attorney Vincent Tofani, Director of Parker Scheer’s Criminal Defense Practice recommends the following in the event that you […]
Parker Scheer Examines Auto Insurance – Part 2 : Personal Injury Protection
Auto Insurance, Are You Really Covered? In Massachusetts, auto insurance is highly regulated. This means that the types of coverage, or coverage “parts” provided by the “Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy” are the same for everyone in non-commercial automobile policies. Everyone who purchases automobile insurance coverage is required to have a minimum amount of coverage […]
