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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
17531 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
Attorney James Finn Gavagan represents injured Massachusetts residents in all types of personal injury matters against insurance companies, negligent drivers, negligent property owners, and negligent medical professionals. Whether it’s a car accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, fall accident, premises liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, dog bites, construction accident, or wrongful death claim.. Accident victims and their loved ones are our priority, ensuring unmatched legal representation and personalized solutions for every individual case. Our personal injury law firm is committed to securing the maximum financial compensation for our clients, combining years of extensive experience, grit, and unwavering hard work. Reach out for a free consultation at or connect with us through our email contact form on our website. No fee unless you win.. Finn is a talented civil litigation attorney who specializes in all types of personal injury matters and has been successful both in and out of the courtroom, resolving his cases through litigation, mediation, and negotiations. Finn prides himself on integrity, authenticity, and a commitment to obtaining the highest result for his clients.. Selected to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Only 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts receive this distinction. Recognized in Boston Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers List. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024.
Stefano V. D’Agostino represents clients in the areas of Business Law, Personal Injury, Family Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation. He also accepts a limited number of criminal matters, including criminal appeals, and has argued before the Massachusetts Appeals Court.. Prior to starting his own private practice, Attorney D’Agostino was a Junior Partner at a Boston-based business law and litigation firm.. Attorney D’Agostino earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from Lasell College and a Juris Doctorate from Massachusetts School of Law, where he was also awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achieving the highest grade in his law class in the study of Writing and Legal Research.. Attorney D’Agostino has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 2011 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Additionally, Attorney D’Agostino is a certified Massachusetts E911 Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Massachusetts Real Estate Broker, and Notary Public.
I'm an attorney focused on civil litigation and personal injury matters. I am passionate about advocating for people who have suffered harm due to another’s negligence and in protecting the rights of individuals. I make client communication a top priority in each case, continually keeping clients informed throughout the legal process.. I became a lawyer because I wanted to help the people in my community whose lives have been adversely affected by the wrongful actions of others.. Bar and Court Admissions:Commonwealth of MassachusettsUnited States District Court of MassachusettsUnited States Court of Appeals First CircuitState of New HampshireState of Georgia
Arinda Brooks graduated from Southern Oregon University and Boston University School of Law. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives. She was an attorney at Landman Akashian, LLP for six years before she opened her own private practice in 2013: Brooks Law. She focuses her practice on Social Security disability and workers’ compensation and remains passionate about helping disabled people. She lives with her husband in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Hi everyone, than you for viewing my profile. I was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts and still make my home in Worcester. I have been working for about 8 years as an attorney and have a good deal of civil litigation experience. I ahve tried numerous cases and argued appeals. I enjoy working int he areas of Workers' Compensation and Social Security. I have recently expanded my practice to include Family Law. The main theme of my practice is simply helping people. Most of my clients come to me because they are having a problem, when I am able to help them and get there problems solved, or get them back on there feet, that's the most rewarding part of my work. I strive to provide excellent service with respect and understanding. I know many people are afraid to contact an attorney, or have some preconceived notions about what an attorney is like or does. I would like to break those stereotypes, and remind you as the client, you are the boss, I am here to work for you. whatever you concerns are, we will work together as a team to resolve them. So, please do not hesitate to contact an attorney, even if you're not sure you need one, I can answer your questions and get you headed on the right path. Warmest Regards.
Attorney Leslie S. Harkavy is an exceptionally skilled lawyer who has built an outstanding reputation as a personal injury attorney, playing a fundamental role in numerous multi-million dollar verdicts in Massachusetts. Leslie is highly respected by her peers, clients, and others in the legal and judicial community for her dedication, talent, and zeal. She has had success at mediation and in nearly every court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting in many important decisions in the field of personal injury law. She has been involved in countless high-profile cases over the years, though she brings the same level or preparedness, attention, and detail to every case that comes across her desk, whether modest or prominent.. Attorney Harkavy has successfully represented seriously injured clients in all fields of personal injury law since 1985. She has managed multi-million dollar medical malpractice cases involving the failure to obtain informed consent to a sterilization procedure and has played a key role on several obstetrical malpractice and failure to diagnose cancer cases. She has also successfully represented clients in inadequate security cases involving criminal activity such as stabbings and rapes in public parks, public transportation and condominium complexes. Leslie routinely handles cases involving serious injuries and death from automobile, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, for operators, passengers and pedestrians. She has obtained million dollar settlements for her clients injured in automobiles while operators were on cell phones or driving carelessly. She successfully represents children negligently supervised in day care settings, summer camps and while being transported to and from these settings. Attorney Harkavy has also resolved several dog bite cases resulting in injuries for scarring and trauma for young and older victims alike. Additionally, she has had six figure settlements for slip and falls occurring at stores and while on ice resulting in serious injuries. In short, Leslie is a preeminent personal injury attorney who has not only had great success in every type of personal injury case, but has influenced and shaped the field as it is today. Her relentless dedication and skill is truly an asset for her clients.
Consumers, and business
owners, will appreciate the litigation experience I bring to managing
their issues. I handle all types of civil litigation related to money
owed, and money owing. That includes bankruptcy. If you are in debt, or
if someone owes you money, you call me for help. Likewise, if you are facing foreclosure, and want to pursue the bank - I am your man.I try to avoid
litigation, where possible, especially if the client has an on-going relationship with the
potential defendant. However, I am perfectly comfortable taking a matter to a jury, and have participated in a number
of trials, including before a jury. I am willing to handle
business litigation matters on very short notice, particularly those
involving attachments or injunctions.. I
also serve as a resource for start-up businesses, providing counseling
surrounding incorporation, contracting, employee relationships, and
basic intellectual property issues.. I started my practice after having attended the evening program at
Suffolk University Law School. I worked all through school at several
Boston area firms where I received terrific training. Working as a solo
practitioner, I know I can provide tremendous value to my clients. It
is in providing value that I take personal satisfaction from the
practice of law.
I have 25 years experience defending all criminal charges throughout the Commonwealth and have had jury trials for everything from First-Degree Murder to Trespass, always treating every client the same. I have also resolved over a thousand cases with pleas that resolve the case in a favorable manner for the client. In addition to my private investigator, I have access to numerous experts including but not limited to the fields of D.N.A., Alcohol, Drugs, Forensic Psychologist and Psychiatrist, Crime Scene, and both forensic pathologists and practicing medical doctors.. I have also represented hundreds of clients in Clerk Magistrate Hearings in Courts all throughout the Commonwealth. Additionally, I represent individuals who have been injured because of the negligence of others. My office is located adjacent to the Middlesex Superior Court, though I practice in all Courts throughout Massachusetts.
I was raised in a small suburban town just north of Boston. My parents were two of the hardest working people I have ever met. My dad was a carpenter and my mom an office manager at a local bank. We were by no means well off. In fact, during the recession in the late 1980’s my dad was laid off and could not find work for some time. He took on low paying jobs, sometimes two, just to make sure we had food on the table and a roof over our heads until the economy got better. I learned at a young age the value of hard work and perseverance. This is something I have taken with me each and every day.. When I became a lawyer in 1998, I never forgot my roots. I had no desire to work for a large corporation or work at a large firm where I would be no more valuable than the number of hours I billed. I wanted to work with everyday people who I could relate to. I saw how hard my parents worked through the hard times and the stress it placed on them. I began my practice so that I could help everyday people with everyday problems. That is why I focus – and our law firm focuses – on criminal defense, Title IX and personal injury.. In my law practice, we work with good people who are not having their best day. Whether they have been injured in an accident; charged with a crime; or financially strapped and unable to pay their bills, they usually enter our office stressed out. My job, as I see it, is to take away as much of that stress as I can. I will not only fight hard for you, but also work hard to guide you through the process in an easy understandable way. Many of our clients have never had to work with a lawyer before and don’t know what to expect. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and treat you with the respect and courtesy that you deserve. Simply, I want you to leave our office feeling better than when you arrived.
I have been representing injured workers and accident victims for over 35 years. No billboards, no TV ads, just excellent service to clients with great results. If you hire me, you have my cell phone number and can reach me directly at any time.
Attorney Peter M. Merrigan is a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. A native of Western Massachusetts, Peter practices alongside his brother, J. Tucker Merrigan, and father, Thomas T. Merrigan.. Attorney Merrigan focuses 100% of his practice on litigation, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Maritime accidents, Wrongful Death, Defective Products, Slip or Trip and Fall incidents, Insurance Disputes, and General Liability accidents. He has helped his clients recover millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through his exceptional negotiation and trial schools. Indeed, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Peter as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Attorney for three consecutive years, from 2015-2018. Super Lawyers also listed him as a “Rising Star” on three separate occasions and designated him a “Super Lawyer” in 2019.. Peter graduated with honors from the New England School of Law, where he received the Cali Excellence for the Future Award. He is licensed to practice law throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Merrigan is currently a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the National Lawyers Guild. He is also active in his community, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston in his free time.
We are not your typical lawyers. What makes us different is the fact that we give away our legal knowledge for free. We do this through the numerous free consumer guides I have authored. These guides are meant to help you make the best possible legal decision for your case. They reveal secrets the insurance adjusters don't want you to know. The reason I wrote these guides is because client education is really important to us. We have found that the more our clients know about the process, the better they make out. So before you speak with an insurance adjuster, sign any forms, or hire a lawyer, be sure to check out these guides, so that you are one step ahead of other people looking for a lawyer.. Choosing a lawyer is a very important decision. Make sure you educate yourself as much as you can, so that you will pick the absolute right lawyer for your case.. See what our clients say about us.. When I am not at the office I enjoy spending time with my family. On the weekends you will find me coacing my son's various sports teams, or playing with Barbies with my angelic daughter. I have a good, and full life, and for that, I am grateful each and every day.. Let us know how we can help you.
Samuel. A. Segal, Esq. is the owner and principal of the Law Offices of Samuel A. Segal in Boston, MA. Unlike other law firms, attorney Segal will handle all aspects of your claim from start to finish. He is readily-available by phone and email and will promptly respond to all inquiries to keep you updated on the status of your claim. He is licensed and admitted to practice in Massachusetts State and Federal Courts.. Attorney Segal has over five years' experience working with complex personal injury and wrongful death claims and litigation. He is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University Law School and, after five years working at Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C., decided to open his own law practice to better serve his clients.. Attorney Segal has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2013-2015, and he was honored by the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law Awards as an Up and Coming Lawyer in 2015. He is also the current and future Treasurer of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Divisions, having served on the Board for four years.
Marianne has diverse experience in the area of personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice, premise liability, and nursing home liability, and has a proven record of success in the courtroom.
Mike is a lawyer at Marcotte Law Firm in Lowell, Massachusetts. He joined Marcotte Law Firm as an associate in 2011 after working in other capacities since 2005. He is currently licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. He received his B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross in 2007, as well as his J.D. and Certificate in Tax Studies from the University Of Connecticut School Of Law in 2010. While at UConn, Mike pursued a wide range of opportunities. He represented low income taxpayers in cases against the Internal Revenue Service and state revenue agencies, clerked for a judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, and interned with the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s Office. Now, in addition to his work at Marcotte Law Firm, Mike is taking classes at the Graduate Tax Program at Boston University School of Law, where he expects to receive his Master of Laws degree in Taxation in 2012. Mike can be reached via phone during business hours, or via email at almost any time.
Attorney Garrett D. Lee concentrates his practice on personal injury cases and landlord / tenant disputes. For his personal injury practice, Garrett represents clients who have been injured from motor vehicle accidents, defective products, slip-and-falls, animal attacks, medical malpractice and wrongful death.. Garrett also advises landlords and tenants in their disputes. Garrett currently represents landlords owning commercial and residential properties in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Boston, Medford, Medfield, Worcester and other communities in Massachusetts. He represents a broad range of property owners - from landlords who own a few investment properties, to large real estate companies owning over a thousand units throughout Massachusetts. Garrett currently serves as outside general counsel to a real estate investment company owning approximately one hundred rental units in the Boston area.. Prior to founding Mitcheson & Lee, Garrett spent nearly a decade working at large national law firms, where he handled exclusively civil litigation matters involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, landlord-tenant disputes, legal malpractice, nursing home and medical facility malpractice, real estate professional malpractice, contested foreclosures, product liability, and insurance coverage.. Garrett has successfully represented his clients in all aspects of litigation, including all phases of discovery, depositions, mediation, dispositive motions, court hearings, and jury trial. He has litigated cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts Housing Court, Massachusetts District Court, United States District Court (MA), Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Rhode Island Superior Court, Rhode Island District Court, and the United States District Court (RI).. For his litigation work, Garrett was recognized as a "Rising Star" by New England Super Lawyers Magazine and Boston Magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. This award is given to the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 in Massachusetts.. Garrett is involved in the Chinese community in Massachusetts, and represents many Chinese speaking clients in personal injury and landlord / tenant matters. Mitcheson & Lee LLP has staff on hand that are fluent in Cantonese, and the firm uses translators or interpreters for Mandarin speaking clients.. Garrett is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts. He is a Co-Chair for the Northeastern University School of Law Boston Regional Alumni Chapter, is a member of the Northeastern University School of Law Alumni Board of Directors, and a member of the Boston Bar Association Small Firm Section Steering Committee.