Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
When Do I Need a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney?
As Bay Staters, we take pride in our self-sufficiency as well as our ability to solve our own problems. But there may come a time when you sustain injuries from an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, and you feel that you are treated unfairly by the other party.
This is when you may benefit greatly from the legal services of an experienced personal injury lawyer like attorney Thomas Kiley.
Mr. Kiley, also known as the “Million Dollar Man,” has a 30+ year record of winning multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
When Should I Call?
After an accident, it’s good to make use of the free consultations that most personal injury attorneys offer to injured victims. This way you can get a professional legal advice and find out if you have a case, and how much your case may potentially be worth.
Not all accidents necessarily require legal representation, so to determine if you need a lawyer or not, you can look at the extent of your injuries and all the associated costs, including loss of income, as well as the damage to your property.
For example, since Massachusetts is a No-Fault state, you would need to incur medical bills greater than $2,000 and/or extensive property damage to file a claim after a car accident.
Minor fender benders or accidents where you did not experience significant or long-lasting injuries usually do not require a lawyer.
If you are unsure whether or not you qualify for compensation, speaking with an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer can help you determine your legal options.
Call 1-888-208-1695 for a FREE legal evaluation of your case.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Hundreds of thousands of auto accidents occur each year in the U.S. Many times, those who are injured in them have been able to collect substantial legal awards. But is it always necessary to call a personal injury lawyer after a vehicle collision?
You probably don’t need a lawyer if:
- the accident was your fault
- you did not sustain any injuries
- you sustained only minor injuries and did not require additional medical care
- your vehicle only sustained minor damage (these cases usually fall under auto insurance policies)
You should call a lawyer if:
- your injuries were severe and required transport to a hospital and/or additional medical care
- you were involved in a multi-vehicle accident and the party at fault is unclear
- the accident was minor, but your condition was such that you sustained substantial injuries anyway
Slip and Fall Injuries
There are many different types of slip and fall injuries. If you fall in a public place or private home, will you need to get a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer?
You probably don’t need a lawyer if:
- the injuries you sustained are minor
- you feel you were treated kindly and fairly by the business/home owner and received adequate compensation
- the injury occurred at work (these cases usually fall under worker’s compensation law)
You should call a lawyer if:
- your injuries were severe, permanent, disabling or disfiguring
- the costs involved in treating your injuries were extensive and/or complex (e.g., hospitalization, loss of wages, rehabilitation, etc.)
- you feel that negligence was involved in the cause of your fall (such as a water leak that had existed for a period of time)
Poisoning Injuries
Food poisoning, drug interactions or side effects, and water contamination are just a few of the types of injuries in this category you can fall victim to. If any of these were to happen to you, would you require an injury lawyer?
You probably don’t need a lawyer if:
- your symptoms were minor
- your illness abated quickly and did not cause any lasting damage
- you were responsible for the injury (such as failing to properly cook your own food or accidentally contaminating the water supply on your property)
You should call a lawyer if:
- your symptoms were severe and you required outside medical care
- you suffered a reaction to a drug that was not disclosed on its label, packaging, or accompanying literature
- many other people experienced the same symptoms and/or adverse reactions as you did after ingesting a certain type of food, liquid, drug, or other substance
These and other types of injuries can completely change or even ruin your life. If you have been injured in Massachusetts, you should contact a Boston personal injury attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.
When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like:
- How long have you been practicing in Massachusetts?
- What is the largest settlement or verdict you have won for your clients?
- Do you have experience with my type of case?
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm, Kiley Law Group, takes time when speaking with you about your personal injury case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case.
