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My daughter and I were involved in a car accident with a delivery truck while driving on the Mass Pike near Southborough.  My daughter suffered from a mild traumatic brain injury, broken nose, jaw and teeth and is having post traumatic stress.  I am having continued debilitating migraines and am being monitored by a neurologist.  What should I think about when I make a decision to  hire a personal injury attorney for this auto accident?

ATTORNEY ANSWER:

Hire an attorney who handles personal injury cases as his or her primary focus.  An attorney who dabbles in personal injury claims and especially in serious injury claims will likely not know how the insurer approaches a claim like yours. The experienced personal injury attorney knows if and when to file a lawsuit and if your condition is permanent, to have the appropriate medical evaluation.  [Read more...]

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I was involved in a car accident on Rte 135 in Ashland.  My car was struck from behind.  As a result of the auto accident my doctor has said I have 25% permanent partial  loss of function of lumbar spine.  What can I expect when I hire a auto accident lawyer?

ATTORNEY ANSWER:

A  permanent injury means you may seek money damages from a wrongdoer now that will take into account an injury that will continue into the future. These permanency damages are part of the total package your lawyer should send to the adverse insurer, including medical bills, lost wages, total and partial disability and a demand for settlement.

Many attorneys send in your information piecemeal to the insurer and then try to negotiate a settlement. A complete package sent to the insurer when you have finished your medical treatment with a final medical report from your doctor describing how any permanent injury effects you is the best  way to maximize a settlement.  [Read more...]