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How We
Do It.
It wasn't your fault, but now you're facing the pain of what happened and it's overwhelming. Not only are you hurt, but there are bills and insurance claims and doctor visits mounting among other stresses. Where do you go from here?
Request a Free ConsultationWhen you meet with Sweeney Merrigan for your free case consultation, we'll review what happened, what your facing, and how we can help alleviate your burdens and seek justice for you, so you can focus on healing.
Request a Free ConsultationWhen your case starts, we'll work to determine the settlement you deserve – and then we fight for it. The first phase is the settlement process. We'll work with the parties involved to seek the settlement you deserve.
If a settlement can't be reached that meets what you deserve, we aren't afraid to take your case to court and fight for a settlement that does. We won't be push you to settle for less that you deserve, and we'll review your options with you at every step of the process.
During the discovery process we'll gather evidence and build your case.
During the process of preparing for trial, there may be opportunities to reach a settlement (now called an alternate dispute resolution). We'll be with you through all of it.
Court can seem intimidating. We're fully prepared to handle your case through trial. As experienced trial attorneys, we are fully equipped to take cases to court and win.
Why Your Case Matters.
Sweeney Merrigan has over 3 decades of experience standing with victims in Boston during some of the hardest times of their lives. As experienced trial lawyers, Sweeney Merrigan is both prepared to negotiate the settlement you deserve as well as take your case to court – and win – when a just settlement can’t be reached.
When you get hurt in an accident in Boston, MA, you may have the right to compensation. There’s a lot riding on your personal injury claim, and who you choose as your Boston personal injury lawyer can have a sizable impact on how your case unfolds. You need – and deserve – to work with attorneys who know Massachusetts personal injury law through and through.
At Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers, our personal injury attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience handling cases just like yours – both as litigators and judges. This means that we know the laws and rules that will apply to your case. We’ve gone up against the adversaries you’ll face – and know how to beat them at their own games. We’ll put everything we know and everything we’ve learned into practice to help you get the money you deserve.
Through hard work and dedication, and by executing savvy legal strategies, our Boston personal injury law firm has helped to make meaningful differences in the lives of countless clients. Since our founding more than a decade ago, our Boston personal injury lawyers have recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlement agreements and favorable jury verdicts on behalf of accident victims and their families in Boston, MA.
Suffering an injury can be a life-altering experience, and looking for reparations within our legal system can be confusing and frustrating. But rest assured, we make the process as easy as possible for our clients. Our Boston personal injury attorneys make great effort to reassure our clients, and we explain their options, as well as likely outcomes, so they know what to expect. Our personal injury attorneys handle all types of injury cases, ranging from car accidents
to wrongful death.
Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers is the team for your personal injury case. With a track record of pleased clients and a history of successful results, you can rest easy knowing your case is in the hands of some of the top legal representatives in Massachusetts.
There’s a reason recommendations are one of the main ways we are introduced to new clients. Working with us, you can have:
The results you need.
Our outstanding settlements are one thing, but we also take great efforts to hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure they are aware of the effects of their actions. With this commitment to our clients and our practice, we make the city of Boston, Massachusetts, safer for everyone.
Trust and confidence you can depend on.
We approach each case with the best imaginable settlement for our clients, but for us, trust means much more. We maintain a relationship with the people we represent. Whether it’s simply answers to questions or being available for a phone call or consultation, we stand by our clients to guarantee they are completely informed about the legal process in which they are involved.
Consistent communication.
Legal proceedings can be complicated, and it can be easy to worry when medical bills are piling up, or you’ve missed days of work. Our Boston personal injury attorneys will keep you informed throughout the process, giving you all the information you need to make a decision. We will keep you apprised of any changes or new information in your case, which we believe is an integral part of representing our clients.
Immediately following an injury accident, the most important thing is to get the treatment you need and to make sure the doctors are aware of any injuries or pain you are feeling. In the days that follow, you should also contact an attorney right away. An attorney can help navigate initial billing issues with medical providers and will begin investigating your potential claim. This includes preserving and securing evidence, speaking to witnesses, and contacting authorities. Contacting an attorney early will help you focus on your recovery while knowing your legal rights are being protected.
The only way to truly know if you have a personal injury claim is to speak with an attorney. Many people simply aren’t aware that they have a claim because they never spoke to a lawyer. Initial consultations with personal injury attorneys are free of charge, so there is no reason not to explore your potential rights through a consultation. In fact, even if you don’t have a claim, consulting an attorney will be beneficial as it will prevent you from wondering years later whether you should have hired a lawyer.
In Massachusetts, compensation is available to cover medical expenses, lost wages and income, and pain and suffering. In some cases, including wrongful death, punitive damages are available. There are also claims available for spouses of loved ones through consortium claims.
Statute of Limitations vary from State, but most personal injury cases in Massachusetts have a three year statute of limitations which means that if the case is not filed in Court before three years from the date of the injury, then the time window has passed and the case is forever barred. However, some cases in Massachusetts have a much shorter period of time. For that reason, you should not delay in speaking to an attorney. There are also circumstances that require a notice letter to be sent to the potential defendant within a limited period of time.
Ultimately, whether a case goes to trial or settles out of court is a decision made by the client. Some clients want the certainty of an out-of-court settlement, while others need to tell their story at trial. Attorneys will always explain the advantages and disadvantages associated with going either route. Nonetheless, the vast majority of cases settle without the need for a trial in court.
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we are only paid if we are successful. We will never ask a client to pay a bill or compensate us for our time during the case. The only time we get paid is through a percentage when we are successful, either at trial or through an out-of-court settlement.
Our team of top-rated personal injury attorneys are ready to help you fight for compensation. Call us to get our century of experience, tens of millions recovered, and reputation in your corner today. We’re available to assist clients throughout Massachusetts.
Call us to get our combined century of experience, tens of millions recovered, and reputation in your corner today. We’re available to assist clients throughout Massachusetts.
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