How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is 3 years from the date of the injury. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation. Contact Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. at (617) 742-1170 for a free consultation.

Does Joel H. Schwartz charge upfront fees?

No. Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. works on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call (617) 742-1170 for a free consultation.

How many cases has Joel H. Schwartz handled?

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. has successfully resolved more than 30,000 claims over 60+ years. The firm has 185+ years of combined litigation experience across its team.

Does Joel H. Schwartz handle cases outside of Boston?

Yes. Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. has three offices in Massachusetts: Boston, Brockton, and Framingham, and handles personal injury cases throughout the state.

Does Joel H. Schwartz offer multilingual legal services?

Yes. Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. offers legal services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Call (617) 742-1170 to speak with a team member in your preferred language.

Brockton Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Getting run over or hit by a car while you’re on foot can leave you with disabling injuries and crushing medical debt. Find out if you can hold the responsible party accountable by speaking with a Brockton pedestrian accident lawyer.

Horrific injuries—often fatal—tend to be the result of getting hit by a car as a pedestrian. Surviving one of these crashes often means dealing with lifelong disabilities and all of the medical costs and decreased quality of life that accompanies them.

Whether you were hit while walking on a sidewalk or through a crosswalk, the driver who hit you owes you financial compensation for everything you will and already have endured. Proving fault is a complicated process, however, and the legal system doesn’t make things any easier.

A Brockton pedestrian accident lawyer from Joel H. Schwartz, PC can untangle these proceedings for you and watch out for your best interests while negotiating a comprehensive monetary settlement.

Establishing Negligence in Pedestrian-Car Accidents

While the driver is often the party at fault in pedestrian accidents, liability still has to be proven in order to have a successful personal injury claim. Because Massachusetts observes comparative fault, the driver and his or her insurance company are likely to blame you for what happened so that the amount they’ll have to pay you will be reduced as much as possible.

A Brockton pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm will be able to build a case that minimizes the amount of fault that gets attributed to you. We’ll investigate the accident to determine the cause and collect all of the available evidence and witness testimony to support your claim.

These are just a few of the causes that may need to be proven in order for you to collect a financial award:

Distracted driving
Drunk or drugged driving
Speeding and reckless driving
Drowsy driving
Dangerous road conditions
Defective crosswalk or traffic signals

Pedestrian Crash Compensation

When you’re on foot and are involved in an auto wreck, the injuries you suffer are likely to be catastrophic and life-changing, if not fatal. Spine and brain injuries are extremely common in these accidents, as are internal organ damage and badly broken bones.

All of these injuries will incur significant financial burdens in medical debt and related expenses. Odds are good that you’ll also experience emotional trauma from the crash and a number of other negative changes to your quality of life.

Your Brockton pedestrian accident lawyer will help you comb through your losses and damages and name them all in your demand for financial restitution:

Medical expenses for current and future treatments and procedures
Lost wages and income, including lost future earning capacity
Mobility equipment, medication, and medical devices
Transportation expenses and caretaker wages
Lost enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium
Pain and suffering

Contact a Brockton Pedestrian-Car Crash Attorney

Any time that you get hit by an automobile while walking on foot, you’re going to need financial compensation to cover the expenses related to your recovery. When you work with Joel H. Schwartz, PC, you give yourself the best chance for getting a fair and full settlement from the insurance company and their legal team.

To discuss the details of your case and find out how much compensation you are owed, call 1-800-660-2270 or submit the form below to schedule a free consultation with a Brockton pedestrian accident lawyer.