What to do if I was rear-ended while stopped at as light?

What to do if I was rear-ended while stopped at as light?

I purchased a brand new car worth $30,000 about 3 weeks ago. Tonight I was stopped at a red light for at least 10 seconds when I was rear-ended. Given the fact of such a large time interval, the other driver simply must have been more than negligent. I am worried now about the diminished value of my car if I chose to resell alongside any residual affects that may come from this. Should I hire a laywer? How would I go about attempting to get diminished value?

Asked on February 15, 2012 under Accident Law, Massachusetts

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