Helping You Seek the Compensation You Deserve Following a Personal Injury
Has someone’s negligence or wrongful acts left you seriously injured? If so, you may be entitled to damages under Massachusetts law, including compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Weigand Law, we understand how overwhelming a serious injury can be, particularly if you require significant medical treatment and are unable to work.
Whether you have suffered a head injury, broken bones, back injury, scarring, disfigurement, or any other serious injury, we will answer your personal injury questions and work tirelessly to help you get the best possible settlement.
When you seek legal guidance from Weigand Law, you can count on receiving personalized, effective legal guidance from one of our experienced, approachable personal injury attorneys. You have enough to worry about, so let us handle the legal issues. We will even deal with the insurance companies and help make sure your bills get paid.
At Weigand Law, we often handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not have to pay anything in attorney fees unless we get you a settlement. Even if you cannot make it to one of our office locations, we will come to you, whether you are in the hospital, at home, or anywhere else.
Extensive Personal Injury Experience
Our team of skilled legal professionals can assist you with a wide range of personal injury claims, including those related to:
- Car accidents of all types, including crashes involving drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and taxi cabs
- Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks and delivery vehicles
- Dog bites and attacks
- Accidents and injuries sustained at work, including those that lead to disabilities
- Wrongful death suits
- Trip-and-fall and slip-and-fall accidents, including those that occur in parking lots, stores, and at other businesses
- Motorcycle collisions
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian-related accidents, including those involving injuries sustained while walking in a crosswalk
- Defective or dangerous products
- Medical malpractice
- Social Security Disability
You Have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain
We offer FREE initial consultations, so contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. We represent clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. Call us at 508-775-3118 or reach out to us online, any time, day or night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to prove in a Massachusetts personal injury case?
To recover compensation in a Massachusetts personal injury case you generally need to prove four elements: that the other party owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that the breach caused your injury, and that you suffered actual damages as a result. The specific standard of care varies depending on the type of case, whether it involves a driver, a property owner, a medical professional, or another party.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts?
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Massachusetts is three years from the date of the injury under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. Missing this deadline almost always means losing your right to recover compensation entirely. Some exceptions exist for minors and for injuries that were not immediately discoverable, but you should not rely on an exception applying to your situation.
What is the value of my personal injury case?
The value of a personal injury case depends on the nature and severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, your lost income, the impact on your daily life, and the degree of the other party’s fault. No attorney can honestly give you a reliable estimate before reviewing the facts. What Massachusetts law allows you to recover includes past and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
What if I was partially at fault for my own injury?
Massachusetts follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you share some responsibility for your injury, your compensation is reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault. If you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies routinely argue that injured parties bear more fault than they actually do, which is why representation matters.
Do I have to go to court?
Most personal injury cases in Massachusetts settle before trial. However, whether your case settles or proceeds to court depends on the facts, the insurer’s position, and the strength of your claim. Having an attorney who is prepared to litigate is often what motivates a fair settlement offer.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
Weigand Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there may be no fee unless you recover compensation. There is no upfront cost and no fee for an initial consultation.