Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Massachusetts

Our Massachusetts personal injury law firm is prepared to handle many different kinds of cases, including: 

• Car accidents – Massachusetts requires drivers to carry no-fault insurance, but these benefits are not always enough after a devastating collision. We can help you find a way around the no-fault system so you can recover the money you need from the driver who caused the crash.
• Truck accidents – Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are significantly bigger than passenger vehicles and are consequently more likely to cause severe injuries when they crash. We can help you hold a negligent truck driver, trucking company, or other party accountable after a collision.
• Motorcycle accidents – Motorcyclists have the same rights as anyone else on Massachusetts roads, but other drivers often do not give them the respect and space they’re entitled to. We are here to fight for your interests if you are injured in an accident a negligent driver caused.
• Bicycle accidents – Bicyclists are at particular risk in the event of a collision because they lack all but the most basic safety protections. Unfortunately, many drivers are not appropriately careful when driving near bicycles, leading to horrific injuries.
• Pedestrian accidents – Pedestrians often suffer terrible injuries when struck by cars. In many cases, the at-fault drivers were distracted, impaired, not following the rules of the road, or otherwise negligent.
• Premises liability – Property owners are responsible for providing a safe environment to anyone legally on their premises. You may be entitled to compensation if you are injured because of a safety hazard at a negligent property owner’s facility.
• Slip-and-falls – Slip-and-fall accidents are a common consequence of negligence on the part of property owners. These accidents can result from wet floors, poorly maintained sidewalks, clutter on pathways, and similar preventable safety hazards.
• Dog bites – Massachusetts law makes dog owners strictly liable for injuries their pets cause in most circumstances. We can help you pursue the compensation you need, which often comes from the pet owner’s renter’s or homeowner’s insurance.
• Nursing home abuse and neglect – Far too many nursing home residents are physically, emotionally, or financially exploited by the people entrusted with their care. In many cases, residents have trouble communicating that they are being abused. Our experienced team knows what to look for to establish that abuse took place and how to prove these difficult cases.
• Medical malpractice – Doctors and other healthcare providers have an obligation to provide a reasonable standard of care to their patients. However, lab errors, medication mix-ups, surgical mistakes, and similar issues happen with alarming frequency. Our team has the knowledge and experience to build a strong case on your behalf.
• Wrongful death – Some of the most tragic personal injury cases involve people who die from their injuries. While a lawsuit will not bring back a deceased family member, it can help you seek a measure of justice on their behalf and recover compensation for their lost income, companionship, and guidance, as well as certain other losses.