Cape Cod Car Accident Attorney

Car, truck, motorcycle and other automobile accidents are behind thousands of catastrophic injuries in the US annually. Car accidents often cause injuries that take victims out of work or result in permanent disabilities or disfigurement. Hundreds of other car accidents are fatal.

Negligent drivers are the cause of most devastating vehicle collisions. A driver may be liable for the damages he or she caused in an auto accident, depending on the circumstances. Contact Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers if you were recently in a car accident in Cape Cod, Massachusetts by filling out this form or calling (617) 391-9001. Our Cape Cod personal injury lawyers may be able to help you with an insurance claim or injury lawsuit in pursuit of compensation.

Why Clients Choose Our Cape Cod Car Accident Lawyer

Being injured in a car accident can leave victims feeling overwhelmed as they adjust to the reality of what has occurred. If you have suffered injuries and losses due to the negligence of another in a car accident, you have the right to file a car accident claim and pursue compensation. Our team of car accident lawyers in Cape Cod have the experience to help you build a strong claim. When you work with our trusted legal team, you will receive the following benefits:

• We are committed to excellence. We go above and beyond in our customer service, legal strategies, client care and passion for helping others. Our client testimonials showcase the relationships we foster with our clients built on confidence and trust.
• We know how to get results. Our Cape Cod car accident attorneys use aggressive negotiation tactics for top results. If a settlement does not end in fair compensation, we can take claims to court in Barnstable County instead.
• We do not charge for cases we do not win. You will only pay your lawyer out of an award won – and only if our efforts succeed in securing you compensation. If we do not bring back financial compensation, you will not owe us a penny.

Our Massachusetts legal team at Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers is led by our dedicated co-managing partners, J. Tucker Merrigan and Peter M. Merrigan. J. Tucker Merrigan has been co-managing partner for over a decade. He has been recognized for his dedicated work in Massachusetts with awards such as Top 40 Under 40 for National Trial Lawyers and 2023 Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice. Co-managing partner Peter M. Merrigan has been awarded for his dedication to help the communities of Boston with awards such as 2018 Top 40 Under 40 and 2021 Massachusetts “Super Lawyer.”

Massachusetts Car Accident Facts and Statistics

Understanding why car accidents happen in Massachusetts is an important step toward preventing them in the future. As part of our commitment to community safety, the lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers stay on top of the latest car accident facts and trends.

• As of June 1, there have been 31,442 auto accidents in Massachusetts in 2020 alone, according to the state Department of Transportation.
• In the first five months of 2020, 123 victims lost their lives in Massachusetts traffic accidents.
• The first five months of 2020 also saw 457 reported pedestrian crashes and 175 accidents involving bicycles.
• In 2018, 56 reported drivers killed in traffic accidents in Massachusetts had blood alcohol content levels at or above 0.08%.

You will never be a statistic at Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers. We recognize the person behind the personal injury claim and always tailor our legal efforts for each individual. After a traffic accident of any kind in Cape Cod, discuss the possibility of obtaining compensation with our lawyers right away.

How Is Liability Established After a Car Accident in Cape Cod?

To ensure that the responsible party is held liable after you are injured in a Cape Cod car accident, you must be able to prove liability. To prove liability in your car accident claim, you need to provide evidence of the four elements of negligence. These elements are as follows:

• The liable party owed you a duty of care
• The liable party failed to uphold the duty of care owed to you
• The breach in duty of care caused your injury
• You suffered a loss as a result

To get help providing liability in your train accident case, contact one of our trusted Massachusetts car accident lawyers. Our team of Cape Cod car accident lawyers has experience providing our clients with trusted representation as we help them pursue the compensation they are owed.

Compensation Available to Car Accident Victims

Under the state’s no-fault insurance laws, your first outlet for recovery will be a first-party claim with your own insurer for personal injury protection coverage. You will file this type of claim regardless of who caused your car accident. If, however, your injuries are serious (i.e. broken bones, disabilities or more than $2,000 in necessary medical expenses), you may file a claim against the at-fault party instead. A lawsuit outside of Massachusetts’ no-fault insurance system could provide better coverage for your injuries.

A successful insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit could pay you for several losses and damages related to your auto accident. State courts allow for the retrieval of compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, legal and out-of-pocket costs, property repairs, loss of consortium, lost quality of life, and punitive damages. Our attorneys can help you take the right steps to maximize the financial award retrieved for your injuries.

Contact a Cape Cod Car Accident Attorney Today

You have rights after getting into a car accident in Cape Cod. Working with an attorney can help make them clear. Your car accident lawyer in Cape Cod can provide counsel and legal advice while you focus on your physical and emotional healing. You also will not have to worry about accepting a lowball settlement offer that does not fully cover your damages from an insurance company. Your lawyer will reach a fair and reasonable settlement on your behalf or else pursue better compensation at trial. Discuss your unique car accident case with our Cape Cod car accident lawyers today. Contact our award-winning law office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our car accident lawyers by filling out our contact form or calling 617-391-9001.