What might seem entirely accidental could be someone else’s fault. Let us get to the bottom of who caused your injuries, and call us to investigate an incident right away. If someone else is liable, we can start working on your lawsuit against them, which we must file within three years.
To prove your damages from negligence, we need bills, income records, and testimony. While your case may settle, a settlement can still cover all your damages. You do not have to settle for less than you deserve, and we can negotiate better offers. Help your personal injury lawsuit by prioritizing your physical health and knowing the claim’s value. Let us start working on your case as soon as possible so you also get compensation sooner.
For help from our personal injury lawyers, call the Law Office of John J. Sheehan now at (617) 925-6407.
How Do Most Personal Injuries Happen in Ashland?
Most victims suffer personal injuries because of someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct. Common causes include hazardous property conditions, unsafe driving, and defective tools or products.
Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of injury in Massachusetts. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists might suffer fractures or traumatic brain injuries in collisions. Falls off balconies, down stairwells, or on the hard ground have similar consequences.
Even if you were injured in a more unique scenario, someone else may be to blame. Let us see if you can sue for a personal injury and recover the economic and non-economic damages you deserve.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Ashland?
Do not wait long to start your case after an accident. While Massachusetts gives you several years to file, delaying a claim has implications.
The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in Massachusetts is three years, according to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 260, § 2A. We are familiar with Massachusetts’ few exceptions to the statute of limitations and can see if any apply to your case.
Assume you only have three years to sue for a personal injury. If you rely on exceptions to the statute of limitations and none apply, you might miss your deadline and chance to get compensation.
How Do You Prove Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
We can use the right evidence, such as bills, income records, and testimony, to prove your damages in a personal injury lawsuit.
Bills
Keep any bills associated with an accident and give copies to our lawyers. That includes bills from hospitalizations, physical therapy sessions, childcare services, transportation accommodations, and more.
Income Records
Tax returns and other income records let us prove your lost wages. We can calculate how much income you have missed out on during your physical recovery and include future lost wages if you have hard-to-heal injuries.
Testimony
You may testify to prove your non-economic damages. These are subjective harms, which is why it helps to have you testify. You discuss your reduced quality of life after an injury, as well as your general depression or pain and suffering.
Our personal injury lawyers understand that testifying in court can be intimidating, so we will ensure you feel completely prepared before you do.
How Much Can I Get from a Personal Injury Settlement in Ashland?
You can get total compensation from a personal injury settlement. We can handle negotiations, leverage evidence, send counteroffers, and stop you from signing a bad offer.
Settlements can and should favor plaintiffs. You should not have to concede much to settle your case without a trial, which we can ensure.
Not only can you get all current medical expenses paid, but you can also get future expenses covered, even though you have not incurred them yet. Physicians may give statements explaining future care, which we may leverage during negotiations.
At first, the defense may not give enough compensation for non-economic damages in a settlement. Do not let this discourage you, as we may get the other side to increase their offers over time.
We will alert you to any satisfactory settlement offers, and help you decide whether or not to accept.
Whether you get more from a jury award or settlement is case-dependent. Some defendants will give sizeable settlements to keep cases private and out of court, while others refuse to increase settlement offers, even when faced with evidence of liability.
How Can I Help My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
While we handle preparing your lawsuit, there are certain things you can do to help your recovery. One of your most important responsibilities will be seeing your treatment plan through to the end.
Prioritize Evidence Preservation
As time passes, evidence might degrade or get lost. An eyewitness might forget details crucial to their testimony, and security camera footage might get erased. You can help your case by enlisting our attorneys to preserve evidence right away so we can effectively use it to prove liability.
Stick to Your Treatment Plan
Focus primarily on your physical health. If you miss doctor appointments, delay procedures, or otherwise neglect your care, that could affect the medical evidence for your case.
Know Your Damages
You help your personal injury lawsuit by knowing its worth. Suppose a plaintiff underestimates their gross medical bills, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs. In that case, they might sign a bad settlement offer or fail to seek relief for all damages. We will calculate your damages ahead of time so we know your claim’s value before filing.
Choose Our Lawyers
Our attorneys can help your personal injury lawsuit succeed, whether it ultimately settles or ends with a jury award. Let us prioritize your recovery so you do not miss the statute of limitations, struggle to prove fault, or settle too soon.
Call Our Attorneys for Help in Ashland
Call the personal injury lawyers of the Law Office of John J. Sheehan at (617) 925-6407 for a free and confidential case discussion.