Car accidents happen all the time. In fact, there
are nearly 400 motor vehicle crashes reported across Massachusetts every day, and nearly 100 of those result in injury or death.
If you were seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, a Dedham car accident attorney can help you get the money you are owed and hold the negligent driver responsible for your losses. At Brooks & Crowley LLP, we only accept a few personal injury cases at a time so we can provide each of our clients with the focused, responsive attention they deserve.
When you're involved in a car accident, holding the other driver responsible requires proving that they were more than 50 percent at fault. Proving fault that meets the necessary legal standards in your case could be complicated, so you will need the help of a dedicated personal injury lawyer in Dedham.
Common Car Accident Injuries We Handle:
• Whiplash and Neck Injuries - Soft tissue damage from sudden impact that can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility requiring extensive physical therapy and ongoing medical treatment.
• Catastrophic Injuries - Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe burns that can result in permanent disability, paralysis, cognitive impairment, or disfigurement requiring lifelong medical care and adaptive equipment.
• Broken Bones and Fractures - Complex fractures of arms, legs, ribs, pelvis, and facial bones that often require multiple surgeries, extended recovery periods, and may result in permanent limitations or disfigurement.
• Internal Organ Damage - Injuries to the liver, spleen, kidneys, lungs, and other vital organs that can be life-threatening and require emergency surgery and intensive medical intervention.
• Lacerations and Scarring - Severe cuts, abrasions, and wounds from broken glass or debris that may require reconstructive surgery and leave permanent scarring or disfigurement.
• Psychological Trauma - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other emotional injuries that can significantly impact quality of life and require ongoing mental health treatment.
• Wrongful Death - Fatal accidents that result in the tragic loss of life, leaving families to cope with overwhelming grief while facing significant financial hardships from medical expenses, funeral costs, and loss of income.
Types of Car Accident Cases Our Dedham Car Accident Lawyer Handles
Our Dedham car accident lawyer has handled numerous cases with a variety of circumstances as the cause. We are well-versed in helping clients understand how the laws apply to the details of a case during the personal injury claim process. Most car accidents are caused by some kind of driver error, including the following:
Distracted driving
When a driver is texting or talking on a cellphone,
their attention is taken from the road long enough to miss seeing another car or potential hazard. Drivers are also distracted by eating, adjusting the radio, programming a GPS device, talking to passengers, dealing with young children or pets in the car, and daydreaming. When a distracted or inattentive driver causes an accident, they should be held accountable.
Reckless driving
Excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic, exhibiting
road rage, tailgating, and other dangerous actions are considered to be reckless driving. Reckless drivers are responsible for a number of serious car accidents, especially on the highway. Traffic cameras and eyewitnesses are key to proving a reckless driver’s fault in an accident.
Drunk driving or driving while intoxicated
Drunk drivers who are drunk or driving under the influence of street
drugs or prescription medications lack the judgment and response time necessary to avoid accidents. If a driver is arrested for OUI/DUI at the scene of your crash, your case for fault will be that much stronger. Impaired drivers should be charged with a crime, but they can also be held financially accountable.
Careless driving
A driver who breaks any traffic law—speeding, failing to
signal, failing to yield the right-of-way, following too closely, or ignoring a traffic sign or signal, for example—should be ticketed and held responsible for a resulting crash. Even the simplest driving mistake can lead to a deadly serious collision.
If the other driver committed one of these—or any other—driving offense, they should be made to pay for the harm they have caused you and your family.
When Can You File a Claim Against Another Driver in a Massachusetts Crash?
Under Massachusetts’ insurance laws, you can only bring a claim if you are less than fifty (50%) percent at fault for the crash. Then you must meet one of two requirements: You must acquire medical bills in the minimum amount of $2,000.00, or alternatively suffer a bone fracture, permanent hearing or eye damage, or a disfiguring scar. However, insurance companies are not usually willing to pay what you are owed, and they have many tricks up their sleeve to put you off. When we represent car accident victims, we do the following:
- Investigate the claim, including speaking with witnesses and taking photographs of the scene
- Review the client’s automobile insurance policy for coverages specific to the client’s claim, including collision, rental car, medical pay benefits, and medical bill coverage
- Once the client has completed treatment, assemble all necessary documents and submit a demand to the at-fault driver’s insurance company
- Negotiate with the insurance company on the client’s behalf
- If unable to reach a satisfactory settlement, prepare the case for litigation in court
You should not have to be an insurance expert to get what you are owed after a car accident that was not your fault. Our car accident attorney in Dedham will get to work for you!
Brooks & Crowley LLP: Representing Dedham Car Accident Victims
When you need help after a serious car accident, you want an car accident lawyer in Dedham who is committed to your success. At Brooks & Crowley LLP, we are friendly and engaging, but also persistent and determined in pursuing the compensation you deserve when you are seriously injured.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation in our Dedham office or a location near to you. We will be direct and honest about your case so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family.