Sandwich, MA Personal Injury Lawyer

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It is scary to get hurt in an accident. You will probably be wondering why the accident happened and what its consequences are for you. You could end up needing various medical procedures and treatments that can easily total hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more.

There are options available to you after you are injured in an accident. The law lets you hold accountable those who injured you in a court of law, and you can fight for financial compensation. When you decide to sue, though, you will need a lawyer.

The Law Office of John J. Sheehan’s Plymouth, MA personal injury lawyers can help you with your claim when you contact our office by calling (617) 925-6407.

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Sandwich, MA

Personal injury cases can arise out of many different circumstances. Simply put, people get hurt in many different ways. When our personal injury attorneys look at your claim, we will take into account the unique facts and circumstances of your situation to tailor our representation to best suit your needs.

Auto Accidents

Collisions and other accidents involving cars, buses, trucks, and other motor vehicles generate many personal injury claims. Many of these accidents happen because a driver was negligent, but they can also happen because one of the vehicles involved has a defect or because road conditions are bad.

Premises Liability

Property owners have an obligation to keep their property safe for people who may enter it. If they fail to do that, you can sue them in a premises liability lawsuit. If you slip on a wet floor in a supermarket, fall down a poorly-lit stairwell in someone’s house, or get exposed to toxic substances, you can sue the property owner for your injuries.

Work Injuries

Many people get injured at work, especially people working physically demanding jobs like construction or moving things in a warehouse. In some circumstances, you can sue employers or other parties for injuries you sustained on the job. Note, though, that there could be alternative compensation programs that preclude filing a lawsuit against your employer, but that does not mean you cannot file against other parties if you feel that they caused your injuries.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals like doctors and nurses can be negligent, just like the rest of us. However, when doctors are negligent, the consequences are very serious. Failing to diagnose a serious illness or messing up a surgery can have much more significant effects than everyday negligence like forgetting to lock your car.

Medical malpractice cases play out similarly to other personal injury claims, but a great deal of emphasis is placed on expert testimony from other medical professionals in the same line of work as the defendant. Often, it can come down to a “battle of experts” between the parties, so our lawyers will ensure you have the best expert medical witnesses we can get for your claim.

What Can Our Personal Injury Lawyers Do for You in Sandwich, MA

While most people are familiar with what lawyers do during a trial, there are many more things that our personal injury attorneys can do to help you in your legal action.

Collect Information

One of the most important things our lawyers do for your case is gather information. While you can certainly do this yourself, having us do it ensures that the process is professionally and diligently handled, and, more importantly, you can focus on recovering from injuries or tending to other important tasks while we work on your claim. We can track down medical records, find witnesses, and even get information from opposing counsel while you focus on getting back to living your life.

Talk to Adverse Parties

We can also communicate on your behalf to adverse parties. Talking to opposing counsel, insurance companies, the defendant, and other parties who have interests opposite yours is a daunting task, so it is better to have us do it for you.

More importantly, saying the wrong thing to an adverse party can hurt your case. For example, suppose you are negotiating with an insurance company and say something as simple as “I could have been more careful.” The insurance company may use that phrasing to make your claim more difficult or deny it outright. Letting our lawyers do the talking instead ensures that situations like that do not happen.

Offer Advice

Lawyers are sometimes referred to as “counselors” for good reason. One of our lawyers’ most important jobs is advising clients on the best course of action. At every step of the legal process, we will inform you of your options and what we think the right move is and support you in making your decisions regarding your claim.

Compensation From Sandwich, MA Personal Injury Cases

The ultimate goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to get financial compensation. When you successfully prove that a defendant was liable for your injuries, courts award you “damages,” which is their way of trying to revert things to how they were before the defendant caused your injuries.

Common things plaintiffs seek damages for in personal injury lawsuits include property damage, lost wages, and medical expenses. You can also get damages for things like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress. For all your damages, you must offer evidence that you actually suffered these injuries. This can be done through physical evidence like a bill or invoice or through testimony from witnesses, yourself, or subject-matter experts. Even your physical condition at trial may be able to help demonstrate that you were injured and are entitled to compensation.

While you state the amount of damages you want in your claim, ultimately, the jury determines the amount of compensation you get, so our lawyers will work hard to ensure they understand why you need the damages you are asking for.