Legal Help After An Injury
Personal injury accidents are unplanned debilitating events that can happen at any moment. These occurrences can leave you with many questions, concerns, financial burdens and medical expenses. Our experienced attorneys are available 24/7 to guide you through this difficult time and make sure your rights are being protected.
Our extensive experience with personal injury claims stems from attorneys who have worked for insurance companies. We know how insurance companies manage and defend thousands of personal injury claims. Before you negotiate with insurance companies, contact us to protect your rights.
If you or a loved one is the victim of another’s negligence or carelessness, you should consult with an attorney to protect yourself, your family and your assets. We take pride in caring for the whole person and empathize with your concerns and pain. Time is sensitive when it comes to your health and your personal injury claim, so don’t wait to get help. Schedule your consultation here.
Our Proven Track Record
Our areas of success with personal injury settlements include:
- Car, truck and bus accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Pedestrian collisions
- Rollover accidents
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Construction accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Premises liability
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
Types Of Injuries
Injuries from a personal injury accident include but are not limited to:
- Head and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Bodily injury
- Soft tissue damage
- Burn injuries
- Paralysis
- Lacerations
- Psychological injury
- Brain injuries
- Loss of an appendage
If you have been a victim of the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another individual, you may be entitled to a settlement. Don’t hesitate to ask for help to get the compensation you deserve. Get confidential legal advice now.
You could be entitled to receive financial compensation from a personal injury claim for any of the following:
- Medical bills
- Cost of health insurance
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent impairment
- Physical therapy
- Car repair
- Prescription bills
- Future medical care
- Pain management surgery
- Scarring
What To Do
Here are some things you should make sure to do if you’ve been injured in a personal injury accident:
- Seek medical attention.
- Speak with witnesses and take pictures of the scene of the accident.
- Contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your claim here.
What Not To Do
You should make sure to avoid doing these things if you’ve been injured in a personal injury accident:
- Do not sign anything without first consulting an attorney.
- Do not attempt to negotiate with an insurance company (your own or another party’s) without consulting an attorney first.
- Do not downplay your injuries until you know the extent of the damage.
We offer Boston aggressiveness without the Boston rates and travel time. We realize that accidents happen at all hours of the day, which is why our on-call service is 24/7. Your time, money and health are valuable.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
“Personal injury” is a legal term for injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to damage to property. At DiFruscia Law Offices, we know the importance of advocating for the whole person, including their mental and emotional injuries, not merely the physical damages suffered.
How do I know if I am a victim of negligence?
The law requires us to act with “reasonable care.” Negligence, then, is a failure to exercise the care a reasonably prudent person would use under like circumstances, resulting in harm caused by such carelessness. Negligence is an important factor for recovery in a personal injury case because you will have to prove that another person or business was careless or negligent, and that their carelessness or negligence caused your injuries.
How do I know if I have “pain and suffering”?
“Pain and suffering” is the legal term for the physical and emotional distress caused by an act of negligence. In a personal injury case, pain and suffering refers to physical pain and mental suffering that are recoverable as damages. This type of monetary recovery can be awarded in addition to compensation for such things as lost wages and medical expenses.
How do I know if I have a case?
The best way to know if you have a personal injury case is to contact a personal injury lawyer. In general, three things must be proven to recover for a personal injury case:
- You suffered damages.
- The defendant was negligent.
- The defendant’s negligence caused your damages.
Does a prior injury affect my personal injury claim?
It is important to recognize that an insurance company will always argue that they are not responsible for compensating you for a prior injury. However, the existence of a prior injury does not automatically relieve a defendant insurance company from compensating you for new injuries sustained as a result of the accident.
How do I know what my personal injury case is worth?
The best way to know if you have a viable chance of recovery, and what that recovery might be, is to contact a personal injury lawyer. That said, there are a number of factors that influence the monetary value of your personal injury case. For instance:
- The nature and extent of your injuries
- Amount of medical bills
- Amount of lost wages
- Amount of property damage
- Amount of other financial losses
- Amount of your pain and suffering
- Amount of your present and future disability
Why shouldn’t I deal with insurance companies on my own?
The objective of insurance companies is to acquire as many premium payments as possible. Therefore, insurance companies do not always have your best interests at heart. It is best to contact a personal injury lawyer to facilitate this process and advocate for your needs.
When should I contact a lawyer?
Contact a lawyer immediately after your injuries or soon after seeking medical attention.
What type of fees will my personal injury lawyer charge?
A contingent fee is typically charged for personal injury cases. A contingent fee means an attorney only gets paid if money is collected for the client. The usual fee an attorney collects when a case is settled without filing a lawsuit is anywhere from 25% to one-third of the recovery.