Auto Accidents

Despite continual improvements to safety, car accidents remain one of the primary sources of casualties and injuries in the United States. There are thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of thousands of accidents that cause damage to property in Massachusetts every year.

If you were injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, having an aggressive attorney on your side is vital to ensure that you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries. Attorney Barrett has decades of experience working with injured people and insurance companies to get the best compensation possible.

Insurance companies want to settle as quickly and for as little as possible. They are very experienced in resolving cases their way, and if you try to handle your car accident injuries and damage on your own, you will be offered a lower settlement than an attorney could get for you. Having an aggressive, competent attorney who is familiar with the tactics insurance companies use will be important to make sure you can get the best result.

In Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston and South Shore areas, pedestrian or bicyclist accidents are becoming increasingly common. As more and more people choose alternate methods of commuting, the dangers of automobile traffic become apparent. If you are injured as a pedestrian, or even as a bicyclist, by a vehicle, chances are that you are not at fault. Contacting an attorney can ensure that you receive compensation for your injuries and justice for the negligence of a car driver.

With an attorney to handle the paperwork and hassle of dealing with an insurance company, you can take the time you need to focus on getting well after your accident, whether you suffer a fender bender or serious and complex injury. Schedule your free consultation with Attorney Barrett today to get peace of mind that your auto accident claim is being handled as professionally, expeditiously, and smoothly as possible.

Slip & Falls

A slip and fall can have catastrophic results on the health and livelihood of an injured person. They are unfortunately quite common and can happen anywhere, particularly during the Massachusetts winter where snow or slush can be improperly cleared or cleaned and result in extremely dangerous conditions.

Many slip and fall clients believe they were at fault, only to later learn that the conditions on the property were improperly maintained and led to the dangerous condition. It is important that you contact a qualified attorney to review your case even if you feel the fall may have been your fault or a pure accident. In many cases, the property owner or manager knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and taken steps to remedy it.

Ensuring compensation for these types of injuries can be difficult due to questions about ownership of property, responsibility for the accident, and causation.

Personal injuries

Although automobile accidents and slip & falls account for many personal injuries, there are other types of accidents that can suddenly occur and cause life-changing consequences. These include work place accidents, medical errors, injuries at the home or property of another, or even sporting accidents.

Treatment of these injuries is vital, and medical bills from emergency room visits, ambulance transportation, doctor's visits, surgery, and physical therapy can add up quickly. If you were injured through an accident that may have been the fault of another, due to deliberate actions or negligence, it will be crucial to ensure that you get compensation for your medical bills and injuries.

If you have been hurt by a defective product, having an attorney to help you is extremely important. A large company has substantial manpower and a great interest in making certain that someone injured by their product does not receive compensation, since that could open them up to hundreds of other lawsuits. If you were injured by a product that you feel was defective, having an experienced trial attorney on your side to aggressively go after the company who manufactured the item is critical.