To begin with, as will be described below, every motor vehicle registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required to carry so-called “no fault” insurance. This means that any person injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident has available a form of health insurance to cover the cost of the treatment of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. (However, “no fault” coverage is not available in motorcycle insurance.) Therefore, if you or a family member is injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should seek appropriate medical care from your local hospital emergency department, your general or primary care physician, or some other provider who can render medical assistance appropriate for your injuries as soon as possible. Sometimes, the onset of pain or other symptoms may not occur immediately after an auto accident. If symptoms develop or an injury intensifies, it is advisable to be “checked out.” It is certainly sensible to arrange for care if medical problems develop even several days following an accident.
Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley
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