If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Massachusetts, it’s important for you to understand the Settlement process and how to negotiate a settlement with an insurance company or defendant to get the compensation that you deserve. The law firm of Kiley Law Group has more than 30 years of experience negotiating settlements for victims and their families.

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

How to Negotiate a Settlement Following a Serious Personal Injury (Part A)

After a serious accident in Massachusetts, many victims choose to file a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit to help them recover the funds they need to pay their medical bills, make up lost time from work, and other expenses related to their accident.

Though it may come as a surprise, most Massachusetts personal injury lawsuits are settled before a trial even begins. The negotiation process can seen frustrating, but by being prepared and knowing exactly what to ask for, you can greatly increase the chances of a successful outcome.

Determining if Your Settlement Offer is Fair

After a serious accident, the insurance company of the person that caused the accident may offer you a settlement. You should never accept a settlement offer without consulting with an experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorney who can help you determine if that amount is enough to cover all of your accident-related expenses including:

Your immediate medical bills
Future medical expenses related to your accident injuries
Non-economic factors such as pain and suffering, as well as quality of life issues
Lost wages from missing work
Your future earning capacity (if your accident injuries affect your career or ability to work)

If the original offer is not satisfactory, your Massachusetts personal injury attorney will work with you to determine the amount of compensation you actually require and will make a counter-settlement offer to the insurance company or defendant.

Beginning the Settlement Negotiation Process

If the insurance company or defendant makes a counter-offer that is still too low, you'll need to consider the larger implications that could affect the outcome of a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit including:

The defendant's insurance coverage
The minimum amount of compensation you are willing to accept for your injuries
The financial resources of the defendant
How much of your compensation will go to attorney fees
How the amount of your settlement will affect your income taxes
Your ultimate goal in filing a personal injury lawsuit

You and your personal injury lawyer will discuss these issues in relation to your specific accident case to determine whether you should continue negotiating a settlement or prepare your personal injury claim for court.

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The personal injury attorneys at The Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy

We Serve Clients Across the State of Massachusetts & Salem, New Hampshire
The firm's headquarters are in Andover, MA and serves the following cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Danvers, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Middleton, Reading, and Salem, MA and Salem, New Hampshire.

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

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