With a vibrant culture, rich history, boundless educational and entertainment opportunities, and a strong economy, Boston has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. Unfortunately, there are also many ways to become injured in the city due to someone else’s carelessness. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by negligence, you may be eligible to seek compensation for the expenses and losses you have endured as a result of the injury. A Boston personal injury lawyer from Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., could help you understand your right to compensation and may provide services to handle the claim on your behalf.
The experienced personal injury lawyers at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. could assist those who have been injured in nearly any type of accident caused by another person’s negligence in Boston. Some of the most common cases we work on include auto accidents that may involve the following:
We also help clients who have been injured due to premises liability matters, such as slip and fall accidents, accidents occurring in nursing homes due to resident abuse or neglect, and dog bite cases.
Those who pursue a personal injury claim can seek compensation for a variety of injuries, including:
These are often injuries that significantly impact the claimant’s life, resulting in medical expenses, wage loss, and even lost earning capacity, as well as psychological impacts, such as pain and suffering and loss of the enjoyment of life.
Massachusetts is a no-fault state with car accident claims, meaning that claimants in these types of accidents are generally required to seek coverage of medical expenses and wage loss resulting from the injury through their own personal injury protection coverage before filing a claim against a relevant insurance policy held by the at-fault party. Once the claimant has incurred at least $2,000 worth of expenses, and as long as they are not more than 50 percent responsible for the accident that caused their injuries, they are permitted to file a lawsuit against another party.
According to the statute of limitations under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260 § 2A, lawsuits must be filed in court within three years of the date of the injury in most cases. Failing to file the claim in court within this amount of time usually results in the loss of the claimant’s ability to use the court to seek compensation if the at-fault party’s insurer fails to resolve the claim through a settlement. It should be noted that the insurer can make settlement offers after the lawsuit has been filed and at any time before a trial is held and a jury makes a decision on the claim. A Boston attorney could help ensure that your personal injury claim is filed within legal deadlines, protecting your right to compensation.
Being injured in an accident is difficult. Unfortunately, the process of recovering compensation after that accident can also be difficult. Let a Boston personal injury lawyer help you understand your legal options for seeking compensation, and tell you about how we could assist you during the process, such as gathering documents, valuing your case, negotiating with insurance providers, or even fighting for you in court. We can answer the questions you have about your case for free. Contact us today.
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