Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!If you suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident on a sidewalk in Boston, let an experienced personal injury lawyer from Earley Law Group help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Christopher Earley, the firm’s namesake lawyer, is an accomplished author, legal columnist, and speaker. When you work with our firm, you will benefit from Chris’s extensive knowledge and skill in personal injury law in Massachusetts – including the potential complexities of Boston sidewalk slip and fall cases.
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How Our Boston Attorneys Can Help After a Sidewalk Slip and Fall
For over 20 years, our slip and fall attorneys have been helping Massachusetts residents navigate the legal system after an accident. At Earley Law, we understand that contacting a lawyer to file a slip and fall lawsuit can be intimidating. Rest assured, we will walk you through the process, just as we have for many clients.
We are proud of our client testimonials and more than 700 Google reviews highlighting our quality legal services and case results, such as this one from a slip and fall victim:
“Christopher was awesome helping me resolve my slip and fall case. He made it as stress free as possible given my circumstances. I am very happy with the services and will be sure to refer him to friends and family!” – Xiomara D.
Our firm will vigorously pursue your maximum compensation and keep open communication. We will spare no expense or work hours to develop compelling arguments in your favor through key evidence. We also know how to counter insurance companies’ tactics to minimize your losses and justify a lowball settlement offer. You can trust us to build a strong case for you and not hesitate to take it to trial if necessary. And we’ll do it all without charging you anything unless we win your case.
What to Do After a Trip and Fall on a Boston Sidewalk
After a trip and fall, you may feel disoriented or in serious pain. Your priority must be your health and safety. Seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries, even if they seem minor, to ensure you do not hurt yourself more or overlook an injury or condition. Once stable, consider taking the following steps to protect your legal rights:
- Obtain evidence – If you’re able, return to the accident scene to take photos of the hazard that caused your fall and the surrounding area. Note any landmarks or signs to confirm the location of your fall.
- Contact the property owner – Depending on where you fell, you may need to notify the city or property owner about your fall, including when it occurred and the injuries you sustained.
- Call a Boston slip and fall lawyer – Reach out to a Boston slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible after the accident so they can start building your case. They will begin their investigation immediately and may obtain evidence that might not be available later.
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Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk?
In Massachusetts, the city or town where your slip and fall on a sidewalk occurred is often liable for your injuries and losses. These entities generally maintain public sidewalks, including repairing defects, clearing snow and ice, and fixing tripping hazards. For slips and falls on private property, the owners of the land the sidewalk is located on could be held responsible.
Your attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your fall to identify all potentially liable parties. As they assess their liability, they will examine the nature of the hazard, how long it was present, and whether any potentially liable parties had notice of the condition and failed to fix it promptly.
How to Get Compensation After a Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk
When you slip and fall on a sidewalk, you can sustain serious injuries and suffer financial losses. You may need costly medical treatment and miss work due to your injury. But you should not have to pay the expenses you incur due to a fall that was someone else’s fault. Through a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and mental trauma.
An experienced Boston personal injury attorney can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. To do that, they must prove:
- The city or property owner is at fault by showing that a hazardous condition existed on the sidewalk,
- They had notice of the condition or should have known about it,
- They failed to fix or otherwise address the hazard within a reasonable time,
- And that failure resulted in your slip and fall injuries.
Once they determine the liable party, your lawyer will file your slip and fall claim and meet any other requirements. If the city of Boston may be at fault, you only have 30 days to file a claim with them. Your attorney may try to settle your case to avoid the time and expense of the litigation process. However, if the at-fault party refuses to offer you the fair amount you are due, your lawyer will not hesitate to file suit to seek the full extent of your losses.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim After a Sidewalk Slip and Fall?
Under Massachusetts law, you typically have three years from the date of the slip and fall accident to file a lawsuit – but only 30 days to file your claim against the city of Boston. Even if you don’t think the city is liable, contacting an attorney as soon as possible after your sidewalk slip and fall is best so they can start investigating and developing your case.
Talk to Our Boston Sidewalk Slip and Fall Attorneys Today
When you hire an attorney from Earley Law, you will receive The Earley Experience. You can expect strong legal advocacy with close attention to detail and superior customer service. You can trust we will keep you informed about your case at every step and promise to respond within 24 hours when you contact us. And because no accident victim should worry about the cost of hiring an attorney, you do not pay us any fees unless we secure money for you.
The skilled team of personal injury lawyers at Earley Law is proud to serve the residents of Boston, Massachusetts. Contact us today to speak to a slip and fall accident lawyer in a free case review.
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