Bristol and Suffolk County Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Cases in Massachusetts

Personal injury claims and lawsuits can stem from a variety of accidents and incidents but the main underlying factor among them is negligence on the part of the other party. In these cases, it must be shown that the at-fault party failed in a duty of care that should have been provided you and was not and which led to your injuries and damages.

Examples of these accidents and incidents can include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Bus accidents
• Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability accidents
• Dangerous and defective consumer products
• Dangerous and defective medical drugs or devices
• Workplace accidents caused by third party negligence
• Dog bites/attacks
• Wrongful death

When you have been victimized by another party through negligence, you have a right under personal injury law to receive compensation for all of the damages you suffered. These damages can include all of your past and predicted future medical expenses related to the injury, your loss of wages or income due to being out of work, any out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury, property damage, such as to your vehicle or other belongings, your pain and suffering, mental anguish, and more. Medical expenses alone can be astronomical, including those for emergency room treatment, hospitalizations, surgeries, physical therapy, medical prescriptions and equipment, and follow-up doctor visits.

Depending on how serious the accident was and the extent of your injuries, you could be out of work for days, weeks, months, or even years. In the most serious cases where catastrophic injuries occur such as spinal cord injuries or brain injuries, the injured individual may be looking at a lifetime of permanent disability.

What Is Negligence?

Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances. In the context of personal injury law, negligence occurs when someone's actions or omissions fall below the standard of care expected of a reasonable person, resulting in harm or injury to another person.

To establish a claim of negligence, the following elements must typically be proven: 

• Duty of care: The defendant (the person being accused of negligence) owed a legal duty of care to the plaintiff (the person bringing the claim). This duty of care is often defined by the specific circumstances of the case and may vary depending on the relationship between the parties and the nature of the actions involved.
• Breach of duty: The defendant breached the duty of care by failing to act as a reasonably prudent person would have under similar circumstances. This breach is often assessed based on whether the defendant's actions or omissions fell below the standard of care expected in the given situation.
• Causation: The defendant's breach of duty was the direct cause of the plaintiff's injury or harm. In other words, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant's actions or omissions were a substantial factor in causing the harm suffered.
• Damages: The plaintiff suffered actual damages as a result of the defendant's breach of duty. These damages may include physical injuries, emotional distress, financial losses, or other measurable harm.

If these elements can be proven, the plaintiff may be entitled to compensation for the damages caused by the defendant's negligence. Negligence is a common basis for personal injury claims, and it forms the foundation for many civil lawsuits seeking compensation for injuries caused by another party's carelessness or recklessness.

Come to the Law Office of Frank D. Camera and Associates, P.C. for Results

While your personal injury claim may never fully rectify the situation of what you have suffered or lost in an accident, it can bring financial security to cover your future needs while you heal as much as possible. At our firm, we will fight to help you get maximum compensation through a negotiated settlement or in a civil courtroom with a judge and jury. Our attorney is a veteran trial lawyer who will put all of his knowledge, skill, and experience to work for you.

Contact us at (877) 444-1098 to consult with our attorney about the details of your case and legal options. You will pay nothing unless we win your case.