Personal Injury

We advocate for victims of negligence and other wrongful actions to help secure the compensation they deserve for their injuries and losses.

$1.06T

Estimated annual economic cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States, including medical expenses, lost wages, and productivity losses in 2023.

42,915

Number of people who died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the United States in 2021.

$1.5M

Average settlement amount for personal injury cases involving severe injuries in the U.S. in 2022.

$4.03B

Total medical malpractice payouts in the U.S. in 2022.
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AI and autonomous vehicle-related injuries, combined with cybersecurity risks, are projected to cost the U.S. economy up to $50 billion annually by 2025, due to system failures, accidents, and breaches.

Major events like the opioid crisis, significant transportation accidents, and catastrophic workplace injuries underscore the severe consequences of personal injury. These incidents, alongside cases of medical malpractice and product liability, lead to billions of dollars in losses, cause profound physical and emotional trauma, and result in lifelong disabilities or fatalities. Personal injuries can devastate lives, burden families with overwhelming medical expenses, and significantly diminish the quality of life for countless individuals.

We help victims and their families recover compensation and rebuild their lives following serious injuries. Our firm is dedicated to promoting justice and accountability by addressing a spectrum of personal injury cases, from automobile accidents and medical malpractice to AI-related injuries and defective products.

Overview

We provide comprehensive legal services to help victims recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from personal injury incidents.
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result in an estimated annual economic cost of $76.5 billion in the U.S., considering both direct and indirect expenses​.

Personal Injury

Our firm offers professional legal assistance to help you navigate the aftermath of personal injuries by:

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Medical errors are suggested to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S., responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths annually.

Your Rights

As an injured party, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. These rights empower you to:

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AI and robotics-related injuries in healthcare settings are projected to cost the U.S. healthcare system up to $10 billion annually by 2025, due to medical errors and system failures.

Lawyers' Role

Our lawyers provide strategic guidance to help maximize your recovery. We offer:

How We Can Help

Motor Vehicle, Mass Transit, and Autonomous Vehicle Accidents

Represent individuals injured in car crashes, truck collisions, bus accidents, train derailments, and self-driving vehicle incidents, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Address emerging liability issues in autonomous technology to support long-term recovery.

Catastrophic and Life-Altering Injuries

Advocate for individuals who have suffered traumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, amputations, and severe burns. Pursue comprehensive financial recovery for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term support.

Wrongful Death Claims

Support families after negligence-related deaths, advocating for compensation for financial loss, emotional trauma, and more under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 229.

Medical, Obstetric, and Telehealth Malpractice

Represent victims harmed by misdiagnoses, delayed treatments, AI-driven diagnostic failures, HIPAA violations, surgical errors, birth injuries (e.g., cerebral palsy from delayed C-sections), and negligence.

Defective and Dangerous Products

Represent individuals harmed by unsafe products, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, AI-driven medical technologies, and consumer electronics such as malfunctioning batteries. Pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for injuries caused by design defects, inadequate safety measures, and failure to provide proper warnings.

Biotech, Genetic Engineering, and Laboratory Safety

Advocate for victims, communities, and class members harmed by unintended genetic modifications, experimental therapies, DIY biohacking, and laboratory safety failures. This includes pursuing claims related to CRISPR complications, pathogen exposure from gain-of-function lab leaks, other containment failures, and unauthorized genetic testing.

Sexual Assault and Clergy Abuse

Provide compassionate legal representation for survivors, seeking damages for medical care, therapy, lost wages, and emotional trauma. Pursue claims under Massachusetts’ expanded statutes of limitations (MGL Chapter 260, §4C) against individuals, institutions, and other responsible parties.

Premises Liability and Recreational Injuries

Represent clients injured by unsafe properties, inadequate security, or recreational hazards due to negligent property management, inadequate safety measures, and unsafe conditions in residential and commercial spaces. This includes cases involving smart home device failures, leading to electrical fires or security breaches.

Workplace, Automation, Construction Site, and Remote Work Injuries

Advocate for workers and bystanders harmed by unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or third-party negligence in traditional workplaces, construction sites, remote work environments, and automation-heavy industries. This includes claims involving robotic workplace accidents and AI-driven wrongful termination due to algorithmic bias.

Toxic Exposure and Environmental Injuries

Handle claims involving hazardous exposure to substances like asbestos, lead, industrial chemicals, and emerging contaminants such as PFAS (‘forever chemicals’). Pursue compensation for medical expenses and long-term health effects caused by corporate negligence.

Technology, Drone, and AI-Related Injuries

Represent individuals harmed by malfunctioning AI systems, drones, wearable technology, cybersecurity breaches, and VR/AR-related injuries. Hold companies accountable for design flaws, security failures, or defective technology that causes physical or psychological harm.

Social Media, Digital Harms, and Hazing

Advocate for individuals harmed by social media platforms’ failure to prevent cyberbullying, hazing, doxing, algorithmic harm, and content addiction. Pursue legal action against tech companies whose platforms facilitate self-harm, digital exploitation, or youth mental health crises.

Image-Based Abuse and Privacy Violations

Represent victims of deepfakes, revenge porn, and data breaches whose reputations, mental health, and livelihoods have been harmed. Pursue damages under Massachusetts privacy laws (MGL Chapter 214, §1B) and federal protections, including claims for emotional distress and financial losses.

Aviation, Spaceflight, and Commercial Space Tourism Injuries

Represent clients injured in commercial aviation accidents, private spaceflight failures, drone malfunctions, and space tourism incidents. Pursue claims against operators, manufacturers, and maintenance providers, addressing emerging risks in recreational and commercial space travel.

Foodborne Illness and Contaminated Products

Represent clients harmed by contaminated or unsafe food products, including outbreaks of E. coli, Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens. Pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, seeking compensation for medical costs and suffering.

Mental Health and Emotional Distress Claims

Courts increasingly recognize the impact of psychological trauma. Advocate for victims suffering from PTSD, depression, and anxiety linked to personal injury incidents, corporate negligence, or wrongful actions.

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