Lynn

Massachusetts Injury Attorneys Representing Lynn Residents

Lynn is a city located in Essex County near Massachusetts Bay and the ocean. It is home to over 90,000 people, who can explore attractions such as the city beach, Lynn Woods Reservations, Lynn Heritage State Park, and High Rock Tower. Despite the charming nature of the community, residents and visitors sometimes find that they are unexpectedly hurt because someone else failed to take proper precautions. If you or a loved one has been hurt due to the careless actions of another person or entity, you should seek the help of a Lynn injury lawyer at the Neumann Law Group. Our attorneys can protect the rights of accident victims in a wide range of cases, including car accidents, work injuries, construction accidents, boating accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, sports accidents, and wrongful death.

Pursuing Compensation Through a Negligence Claim

If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you will likely be able to file a negligence claim against the at-fault party. Negligence is a failure to take reasonable care in one’s actions that leads to harming someone else. It also arises from failing to act when there is a duty to do so. Reasonable care is usually defined as how a prudent individual would act in the same or similar circumstances, although it may vary in some complex contexts involving professional negligence, such as medical malpractice. Other types of negligence claims include car and truck accidents, premises liability issues such as slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, as well as other personal injury cases.

If someone has injured you in their capacity as an employee, you may be able to sue that person’s employer for the actions of the employee under the theory of vicarious liability. An employer may be held vicariously liable for negligent acts committed by an employee if those acts occurred within the scope of the employer-employee relationship. For example, if a truck driver negligently strikes you while on his way to make a delivery, you may be able to file a claim against the truck driver’s employer as well. Similarly, a hospital may be liable for malpractice by its doctors and nurses. Vicarious liability is important to understand in situations where the at-fault party may not have any assets or be properly insured to make a claim for damages realistic. The difference between a multi-million-dollar wrongful death claim and a worthless one often hinges on whether vicarious liability applies in the particular case. The legal team at Neumann Law Group has the time and resources to investigate what parties may be financially responsible for the damages associated with an injury, and seek out all of the compensation that our clients deserve.

Massachusetts has adopted the doctrine of modified comparative negligence, under which a plaintiff’s action is barred if his or her negligence exceeds the combined negligence of all other defendants. Otherwise, the plaintiff’s compensation award is simply reduced by his or her percentage of fault. For example, if a plaintiff is deemed to be 20 percent responsible for an accident, he or she still can potentially recover up to 80 percent of the total damages. It is important to recognize that the percentage of fault among the parties to an accident is not necessarily the same allocation that may be made by a law enforcement officer when issuing citations for a car accident or other incident involving criminal liability, and a thorough investigation can be used to prove that the initial fault determination was flawed.

Typically, an injured person in Massachusetts will be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, property damage, pain and suffering, and other forms of economic and non-economic losses. It is essential to bring a claim within the applicable statute of limitations, however, to ensure that your rights are protected.

Discuss Your Case with an Injury Lawyer in the Lynn Area

At the Neumann Law Group, our Massachusetts injury attorneys can meticulously analyze the facts of your case and provide you with an honest assessment of your options, and we offer representation throughout our communities served. We strongly believe in maintaining an open line of communication with our clients and keeping them informed at each step of the way. We also can assist people in matters involving criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, family law, collections, and mediation. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact us online or call us toll-free at (800) 525-6386 to set up a free consultation with a personal injury and wrongful death attorney.