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Quincy Personal Injury Lawyers

Fighting for the Injured in Greater Boston Metro 

Suffering a personal injury can affect you physically, financially, and emotionally. You may need ongoing medical attention and rehabilitative care. Additionally, you may be suffering from the trauma of your accident and injuries. All of this can occur while filing and pursuing an injury claim. 

The last thing you need to worry about is a lengthy and confusing legal process. The assistance of competent counsel can make this situation less daunting. 

At Davis Law Group, our attorneys can assist you in various personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and slip-and-fall claims. Our knowledgeable lawyers endeavor to provide effective legal assistance while keeping your costs low. 

Most personal injury claims are settled out of court through negotiation with the other side and their insurers. Our team knows how to properly and thoroughly prepare claims to put you in a solid legal position for effective results. We pursue litigation only when necessary, in your best interests, and with your approval. 

Contact Davis Law Group onlineor at (617) 752-6216 to schedule a consultation with a Quincy personal injury lawyer. 

The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in MA

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally three years from the date of the injury or accident. This means that you have three years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries.

It's important to note that there are some exceptions and variations to this general rule depending on the specific circumstances of the case. For example, if the injury involves a government entity, there may be shorter notice requirements, and if the injury was not immediately discovered, the statute of limitations may be extended.

It's always best to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney in Massachusetts to understand how the statute of limitations applies to your particular situation. An attorney from our firm can help you determine the deadline for filing your claim and ensure that you take the necessary steps to protect your rights within the applicable time frame.

Understanding Personal Injury in Massachusetts 

Personal injury refers to an area of law that seeks to compensate individuals harmed due to another person's negligence or intentional conduct. This legal concept is based on the principle that individuals and organizations have a duty to act reasonably and prevent injury to others. 

When this duty is breached and causes an injury, the law provides a means for the injured party to seek compensation for their losses.

Injuries sustained in negligence-based or intentional misconduct can range from cuts and bruises to whiplash, sprains, concussions, broken bones, internal organ damage, gunshot wounds, and catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, burns, amputations, blindness, and spinal cord damage leading to various forms of paralysis. 

Along with the necessity of financing medical expenses, you may be unable to work temporarily or permanently, adding additional stress. Permanent disabilities may require years or a lifetime of medical or personal at-home care, home or vehicle renovations, and vocational training to learn new skills to become self-supporting. 

The financial toll can be enormous, which calls for the services of a legal professional to help you recover the financial resources needed to resume your life. 

What is Negligence?

Negligence in a personal injury claim refers to the failure of an individual or entity to exercise a reasonable standard of care, which subsequently results in harm or injury to another person. To establish negligence in a personal injury case, the plaintiff must prove four key elements:

  • Duty of Care: The defendant owed a legal duty to the plaintiff. This duty varies depending on the relationship between the parties and the circumstances of the case. For example, drivers have a duty to obey traffic laws and drive safely to avoid harming others on the road.
  • Breach of Duty: The defendant breached this duty by failing to act as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances. This breach can occur through actions (such as speeding or running a red light) or omissions (such as failing to put up a warning sign for a wet floor).
  • Causation: The defendant's breach of duty directly caused the plaintiff's injury. There are two components to causation: actual cause (or "cause in fact") and proximate cause. Actual cause means the injury would not have occurred "but for" the defendant's actions. Proximate cause relates to whether the injury was a foreseeable result of the defendant's actions.
  • Damages: The plaintiff suffered actual harm or injury as a result of the defendant's breach. This harm can be physical, emotional, or financial. Without real damages, a negligence claim cannot succeed.

In a personal injury claim, the plaintiff must present evidence to support each of these elements to prove that the defendant's negligence caused their injury. If successful, the plaintiff may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related losses.

What Makes an Injury Claim Viable

A viable personal injury claim in Massachusetts typically involves three key elements: liability, damages, and a source of recovery. 

Liability means that another party was at fault for the accident. Damages refer to the injuries sustained and the resulting losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A source of recovery generally involves insurance coverage or assets of the at-fault party from which compensation can be obtained.

Successful Settlements

Reaching a successful settlement in a personal injury case requires thorough preparation, proven negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the law. We have a track record of securing optimum client settlements at Davis Law Group. 

We work aggressively to gather evidence, establish fault, and accurately calculate damages to ensure you receive the full compensation you are entitled to under the law. 

Types of Compensation You May Be Awarded

In a personal injury case, you may be awarded different types of compensation depending on the specifics of your case. 

These may include:

  • Economic damages: tangible losses such as medical expenses and lost income
  • Non-economic damages: intangible losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life
  • Punitive damages: intended to punish the wrongdoer in especially egregious cases and deter others from committing similar acts
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