Case Results

The DiBella Law Office P.C. has handled numerous cases for clients, helping them during their time of need. Here are some recent results:

PERSONAL INJURY

$900,000 Premises Liability

Hit-and-Run – Pedestrian Suffers Multiple Fractures and Bleeding

How It Happened

The plaintiff, a 51-year-old woman, was crossing the street when she was hit and dragged and then left lying bloody in the street while the motorist drove away. When the EMTs arrived, the plaintiff was in the street with her groceries scattered around her.

City cameras captured the vehicle hitting the plaintiff and dragging her approximately 15 to 20 feet. The vehicle was also recorded driving throughout the neighborhood on several home surveillance cameras.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered numerous injuries, including a fracture of her lumbosacral spine and pelvis, fracture of the vault of her skull, maxillary fracture, broken elbow, vocal cord paralysis, and traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness. The plaintiff was transferred to two different rehabilitation facilities after her release from the hospital and was unable to return home until three months after the accident.

$625,000 Personal Injury

Adult Day Care Transport Fall – Senior Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

How It Happened

Our client was an older woman who was being taken home from an adult day care. Because she was not outfitted with the proper gait belt to assist in her transport, she fell and struck her head.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The fall resulted in a massive brain bleed, and she was placed on life support. The damage was extensive, leading to multiple complications following her initial treatment that required assistance from various hospitals and skilled nursing centers.

The case was settled prior to trial for $625,000. Case Featured in MA Lawyers Weekly.

Car Accident

Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident - Uninsured Claim

How It Happened

While operating his motorcycle our client was cut off by a motor vehicle, resulting in a crash. The responsible party fled and was never located. After some investigation of witnesses and accident reconstruction, we were able to establish the fault of the missing driver without their presence. We obtained a settlement for our client using the uninsured provision of his insurance policy.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident our client was thrown 30 feet from his motorcycle, knocked unconscious, and suffered numerous broken bones as well as a head injury. Our client sustained significant injuries, including extensive pulmonary contusions, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, pneumothorax, multiple rib fractures, and fracture to the left clavicle and left scapula. He also suffered numerous abrasions to his left arm, left leg, and left shoulder.

$250,000 Premises Liability

Trampoline Accident – Teenage Girl Suffers Permanent Leg Injury

How It Happened

While at home in Tewksbury, MA, a teenage girl suffered a broken leg in a trampoline accident.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Her broken leg turned into compartment syndrome, which required three surgeries and physical therapy, but she still suffered a permanent injury to her leg.

Personal Injury

Wrongful Death Case – Drowning

How It Happened

A husband and father died as a result of being overserved by the resort bar and negligent supervision and security by resort personnel. After a day of skiing, our client went to the resort bar for a few drinks. Our client then accessed and used the hot tub after hours and was found deceased the next morning.

His surviving spouse and children were awarded a settlement.

$190,000 Premises Liability

Trip and Fall Accident – Permanent Shoulder Damage

How It Happened

While delivering a liquid nitrogen tank to a building in Woburn, MA, our client tripped on a cracked walkway.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The fall damaged his rotator cuff and led to a SLAP tear. The man required two surgeries plus physical therapy, but he suffered permanent damage to his shoulder.

$190,000 Car Accident

Dram Shop Head-on Collision – Fatality and Injured Passenger

How It Happened

A Newburyport man was a passenger in a vehicle in which the driver was overserved in a local establishment. The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision as it drove on the wrong side of the road.

Injuries and fatality sustained from the accident

There was one fatality as a result of the accident and the other passenger suffered a broken leg, several broken ribs, and other injuries.

The case settled prior to trial for $190,000 in addition to payment of medical bills and other expenses.

$150,000 Personal Injury

Dog Bite – Babysitter Bitten in the Face

How It Happened

A Stoughton woman was babysitting when she was attacked and bitten in the face by the homeowner's dog.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The woman was rushed to the hospital where the wound required over 200 sutures. A plastic surgeon was retained to determine the extent and nature of any revision surgery that may be necessary. The wound healed over the course of the year with limited scarring.

The case settled prior to trial for $150,000 in addition to payment of medical bills and other expenses.

Car Accident

Wrongful Death – Hit and Killed in Crosswalk

How It Happened

A Quincy woman was hit and killed in a crosswalk as she attempted to cross the street to make the commuter rail. The signal for the cross walk was not activated. A thorough investigation was conducted of the scene and all witness were questioned. The woman was survived by her husband and two children.

The case settled prior to trial for the full liability policy.

Personal Injury

Dog Bite Causes Permanent Disfigurement

How It Happened

Our client was employed at a convenience store. He helped a customer take some items to his car in which there was a dog. The dog lunged at and attacked our client, latching onto his hand.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client sustained serious injuries to his hand, permanent scarring, and disfigurement.

$100,000 Personal Injury

Defective Office Chair Fall Breaks Child’s Elbow

How It Happened

An 8-year-old girl from Lawrence, Massachusetts fell from a defective office chair that had a broken wheel.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The girl broke her elbow, which required surgical pins and follow-up physical therapy. She missed a lot of time from school and was limited in her daily activities during recovery.

Suit was filed and the case settled prior to trial for $100,000.

Workers’ Compensation

Worker Hit by car in Poorly Lit Parking Lot

How It Happened

An Atkinson, NH man was hit by a car while performing duties related to his job. The victim was walking in a poorly lit parking lot and was knocked unconscious by the vehicle.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, the victim was unable to work. The victim suffered fractures, left ankle sprain, rib fractures (5-9), and while hospitalized, he developed hospital-acquired pneumonia. Although he is much better, our client still has some ongoing problems. His injuries do not allow him to tolerate the physical demands of his job. The victim is disabled due to the multiple injuries he sustained, and he cannot return to his job because of the physically limitations which interfere with his daily life.

The case settled prior to trial.

Car Accident

Pedestrian Accident - Head Trauma

How It Happened

Our 16-year-old client, who was crossing the street, was struck by a distracted driver that failed to brake in time.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of this accident, our client sustained head trauma, shoulder pain, and elbow injuries. She suffered multiple head abrasions requiring multiple staples. She also suffered skin lacerations. CT scans of her head led to a diagnosis of soft tissue swelling, amnesia of the event, concussion, and frontal subdural hematoma with moderate traumatic brain injury. X-Rays performed at Tufts Medical Center revealed left elbow joint effusion with occult fracture.

$100,000 Personal Injury

Motorcycle Accident – Bleeding and Internal Injuries

How It Happened

Man was riding his motorcycle on Route 28 when another motorcycle cut him off, causing him to fall from his motorcycle.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim was transported to the hospital via ambulance, where they had to perform surgery for an open reduction internal fixation of his left clavicle. His laceration required closure with staples and sutures.

Premises Liability

Dog Bites Woman at Day Care

How It Happened

Our 23-year-old client was dropping her daughter off at a home day care. A dog that was new to that home proceeded to bite her calf. We obtained medical reports to show that no level of plastic surgery would be able to restore her calf.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client sustained permanent scarring and disfigurement.

$100,000 Car Accident

Hit-and-Run – Woman Suffers Broken Legs and Ankles

How It Happened

A Florida woman living in Swapscott, Massachusetts suffered a hit-and-accident caused by a vehicle driven by the ex-wife of the man the victim was with. The driver was charged with criminal assault and battery.

The assailant was in the process of going through a divorce. An attachment of the marital home was obtained immediately to protect it from being distributed as part of the divorce agreement.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim’s legs and ankles were broken.

The case settled prior to trial for $100,000.

$75,000 Premise Liability

Slip & Fall Accident Resulting in Traumatic Hemorrhage

How It Happened

Woman had been at Mass and while walking out she slipped because the stairs had no railing that she could hold onto to avoid the fall. The victim fell forward, hitting the right side of her head, neck, and lip.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim was rushed to the hospital where they found a traumatic hemorrhage.

The case settled prior to trial for $75,000.

$75,000 Personal Injury

Trip and Fall Accident – Intoxicated Boston Garden Fan Causes Fall

How It Happened

While at Boston Garden, our client was pushed by an intoxicated fan and fell down a flight of stairs.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client suffered a broken elbow, lacerations on his knee, and a hematoma on his left hip. He required surgery to repair the broken elbow.

$65,000 Premises Liability

Slip and Fall - Unlit Stairwell and Missing Railing Causes Spine Injuries

How It Happened

A woman was checking gas meters for leaks at local buildings in Haverhill, MA. While entering a building, she couldn’t find a light switch to the stairwell leading down into the basement. Because she could not see clearly, she fell off a platform and tumbled down the basement stairs. There was no railing at the top of this platform and the railing to the stairs was also missing.

Our client suffered fractures to the L3 and L4 columns of her spine, abrasions to her face, and lower back pain. She required months of physical therapy. In addition to these injuries, she suffered from post-concussive symptom, which kept her out of work for several weeks.

$53,500 Car Accident

Intoxicated Driver Causes Long-Term Injuries

How It Happened

A Windham, New Hampshire woman was struck by an intoxicated driver who died as a result of the accident.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The woman suffered severe neck, back, and knee pain. She was treated over the course of the next year and a half with physical therapy and acupuncture.

The case was put in suit but settled prior to trial for $53,500.

$50,000 Personal Injury

Child’s School Injury Caused by Negligent Supervision

How It Happened

A 5-year-old little girl was attending a Massachusetts after-school program when she was left unattended. While looking for a restroom, her finger was caught in a heavy door in an area used by older students.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The girl required surgery for her finger to fully heal and was traumatized by this event.

$45,000 Personal Injury

Boy Injured Exiting Dunk Tank

How It Happened

A Wakefield, Massachusetts boy was on a vacation with his family. He was trying to exit the dunk tank when the chair collapsed, sending the boy out of the dunk tank and to the floor.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The boy’s wrist was fractured.

The case settled prior to trial for $45,000.

$40,000 Personal Injury

School Playground Accident Crushes Child’s Foot

How It Happened

An elementary school student was playing on an Alta Glide when her right foot was crushed because the equipment was improperly installed.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The girl’s heel bone suffered an acute mid-calcaneal nondisplaced vertical fracture extending to the subtalar joint. She had to wear a short leg cast that was non-weight bearing and use a wheelchair to get around. The girl was treated with physical therapy.

The case settled prior to trial for $40,000.

$35,000 Personal Injury

Poorly Installed School Playground Equipment Crushes Child’s Leg

How It Happened

A young child was injured on an elementary school playground when his leg was crushed by an improperly installed piece of equipment.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The boy’s ankle was broken, and he was unable to put any weight on his foot. He initially had to wear a short leg walking cast and use crutches and a scooter to get around his school and house. The victim had to miss out on his physical education classes, which was incredibly upsetting for him as sports were a major part of his life.

The case settled prior to trial for $35,000.

$28,000 Premises Liability

Elderly Woman’s Walker Gets Stuck on Walkway

How It Happened

An elderly woman was walking on a walkway when her walker’s wheel got caught in a hole, resulting in a slip and fall.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The woman was hospitalized for several days with post-concussive syndrome. This resulted in persistent dizziness, headaches, and difficulty sleeping.

$26,000 Car Accident

T-Bone Truck Accident Causes TBI and Neck and Back Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was traveling on Route 125 through N. Andover when a truck T-boned the driver’s side of her vehicle. The woman had to be taken by ambulance to the ER.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client was diagnosed with a concussion as well as neck and lower back pain. The traumatic brain injury (TBI) left her with ringing in her ears, light sensitivity, and memory issues. This condition was treated with skill and strategy training at a local rehabilitation center. The woman had difficulty going to work and was forced to take on a part-time schedule and accommodations had to be made for her daily tasks.

The case settled prior to trial for $26,000.

$25,000 Personal Injury

Rear-end Collision

Our client was driving on Route 128 in Burlington, MA, where he was rear-ended. The impact pushed him into another vehicle.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim damaged three molar teeth that had to be replaced with implants.

$24,000 Car Accident

Rear-End Crash Causes PTSD and Upper Body Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was waiting at a red light in Nashua, NH when she was rear-ended by a speeding driver.

Injuries sustained from the accident

At the hospital, the woman was diagnosed with a headache and pain in her lower back, neck, and right shoulder. Doctors also found that she had a spike in her blood pressure. To deal with the pain and discomfort, she was treated with physical therapy. The victim is a mother and student, and the accident led to significant financial stress. She was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The case settled prior to trial for $24,000.

$22,500 Personal Injury

Woman Breaks Elbow Tripping Over Sofa on Sidewalk

How It Happened

A Billerica, Massachusetts woman went for a walk with her husband and dog on a nice summer day. Part of the sidewalk was blocked with a sofa bed that had been disposed of by the property owner. The woman’s foot caught on a piece of wood sticking out from the bottom of the couch, causing her to fall to the ground.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The woman broke her elbow in the fall.

Suit was filed and the case settled on the eve of trial for $22,500.

$20,000 Personal Injury

Child’s Trip-And-Fall Causes Broken Arm

How It Happened

While attending a glow-in-the-dark birthday party, a seven-year-old boy tripped on a mat and broke his arm against a wall. The area around the mat was not lit up properly, making it difficult to see.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The boy was rushed to the ER and had to have surgery to repair the fracture. He ended up in a splint and later a long arm cast for several weeks to heal the broken arm.

The case settled prior to trial for $20,000.

$20,000 Car Accident

High-Speed Collision Causes TBI, Lacerations, and Whiplash

How It Happened

Our client was driving North on Route 93 in Londonderry, NH, when he had to slow down due to a nearby accident. The driver behind him was traveling at a high rate of speed and did not brake, resulting in a rear-end collision. Our client’s head struck the ceiling and steering wheel, which led to cuts and burns when the airbag deployed.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim’s vehicle was totaled in the accident, and he was diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash, which led to neck and head pain. Doctors treated the cuts above his eye with sutures.

The case settled prior to trial for $20,000.

$15,000 Personal Injury

Restaurant Error Causes Girl’s Allergic Reaction

How It Happened

Our client was a young girl who suffered an allergic reaction at a Boston restaurant. The restaurant’s website advertised that there was no dairy in their food, which was inaccurate and led to our client’s injury. An EpiPen was immediately administered, and she was transported to the ER by ambulance.

$13,000 Personal Injury

Rear-end Collision – Neck and Back Pain

How It Happened

While approaching a stoplight, our client was rear-ended.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The man sustained neck and back strains which affected his ability to sit while working and made it difficult for him to enjoy his hobbies.

$12,000 Premises Liability

Unlit Step Causes Trip and Fall Accident – Broken Ankle

How It Happened

Our client was walking onto a used-car dealership in Topsfield, MA when she suffered a fall due to a large drop onto an unlit step.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim suffered a broken ankle.

$11,000 Car Accident

Extensive Soft-Tissue Damage and Whiplash - Multi-Car Accident

How It Happened

Our client was waiting at a stop sign in Lawrence when the car in front of him was struck by another vehicle. The resulting chain reaction led to his car being struck head-on, which knocked him unconscious. He was transported to the ER and stayed overnight at the hospital.

Injuries sustained from the accident

He suffered injuries to his chest, hips, knees, and right arm. As a result, he had difficulty lifting heavy objects and performing strenuous activity for several days. In addition, he could not walk or put weight on his left foot. He initially attended physical therapy to recover mobility and needed to be out of work for multiple weeks. He was later diagnosed with whiplash and was required attend additional physical therapy and take more time off work.

The case settled prior to trial for $11,000.

$10,000 Car Accident

Back Injury - Rear-End Car Accident

How It Happened

Our pregnant client was waiting at a red light on Route 38 in Tewksbury, MA when she was rear-ended by another driver.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim developed upper and low back pain, making it difficult for her to lift her two small children. The accident also impacted her employment because she worked in medical sales, which involves a great deal of driving, and she could not sit for a long period of time. As a result, she was treated with chiropractic care and physical therapy.

The case settled prior to trial for $10,000.

$10,000 Car Accident

Collison Causes Whiplash and Upper Body Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was parked in a Walmart parking lot in Salem, NH when another vehicle backed into his car.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The accident led to headaches and neck and shoulder pain, as well as whiplash. He required 17 sessions with a physical therapist and still has a 10% impairment when driving.

The case settled prior to trial for $10,000.

$10,000 Car Accident

Rear-End Accident Causes Back Injuries

How It Happened

A restaurant owner was stopped at a red light on Route 110 in Amesbury, MA when he was rear-ended by another driver. The resulting impact forced him into oncoming traffic where his vehicle was struck by another car.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The accident left him with severe upper back pain that required chiropractic treatment, pain management, and pain medication. Even after treatment, he had difficulty with daily tasks and feared he could not continue working at his restaurant.

The case settled prior to trial for $10,000.

$10,000 Premises Liability

Pothole at Burger King Causes Fall

How It Happened

A woman was on the walkway at a Burger King in Amesbury, MA where she fell because her foot got stuck in a pothole.

Injuries sustained from the accident

She struck her head and suffered a concussion. She also sustained contusions to her knee and forehead, as well as back pain. She required physical therapy to heal.

$9,260 Car Accident

Rear-end Collision - Passenger Injuries

How It Happened

The car our client was traveling in was rear-ended while traveling on Route 3 in Bedford, MA.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The passenger suffered an injury to his lower back and neck. He was treated with pain medication and chiropractic visits for the next several months.

$9,000 Car Accident

Cut Off on the Road – Headaches and Hip and Shoulder Pain

How It Happened

A man was driving in Billerica, MA when he was cut off by a nearby driver, leading to a collision.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client suffered hip, AC joint, and shoulder pain in addition to headaches. He required physical therapy for the AC joint sprain.

$9,000 Car Accident

Child Pedestrian - Soft Tissue Injures

How It Happened

Injuries sustained from the accident

$8,750 Car Accident

Multi-Car Accident - Neck and Back Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was seated in the passenger seat and was waiting at a stop sign in Lawrence. A vehicle struck the car in front of her, which in turn struck the car she was in.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, she lost consciousness, suffered back and neck pains, chronic headaches, an injury to her foot, and difficulty sleeping and performing daily tasks. In addition, doctors diagnosed her with post-concussion syndrome. Her treatment included an orthotic brace to support her foot for two months and physical therapy to manage her back pain.

The case settled prior to trial for $8,750.

$7,000 Car Accident

Driver Runs Over Pedestrian

How It Happened

While our client was crossing the street in Lawrence, MA, a driver ran over his foot, and he was struck in the chest by the sideview mirror.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client went to the ER where the doctors placed him a neck brace. He also had to be seen by a neurologist and was later treated with physical therapy.

The case settled prior to trial for $7,000.

$6,000 Car Accident

Rear-End Car Accident - Neck, Back, and Thigh Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was sitting at a stop sign off the Lowell Connector when he was rear-ended by another driver.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The accident led to neck and back pain, which extended down to his thigh. As a result of the injury, he was out of work for some time and required five weeks of physical therapy to recover.

The case settled prior to trial for $6,000.

Car Accident

Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle While Driver Was on a Cell Phone – Broken Pelvis

How It Happened

Our client was a teenage girl who was crossing the street when she was suddenly struck by an oncoming car. After investigation was conducted, the driver was found to have been on a cell phone, which was proof of negligence.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client suffered a broken pelvis.

$4,500 Car Accident

Erratic Driving - Back and Hip Pain

How It Happened

Our client was struck by an erratic driver who swerved into his vehicle in Hampton, NH.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim suffered back and hip pain as well as a mild concussion. He required chiropractic therapy to fully heal.

$4,200 Car Accident

Driver Runs Red Light – Shoulder Damage and Neck Pain

How It Happened

Our client was hit by a speeding driver who ran a red light in Lawrence, MA.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The collision caused our client to suffer from damage to his left shoulder and neck pain. He required several weeks of physical therapy to heal.

$3,000 Car Accident

Rear-End Car Accident - Head and Upper Body Injuries

How It Happened

Our client was stopped behind a line of cars on Montvale Ave. in Stoneham, MA when she was rear-ended. The force of the crash caused her to strike the headrest.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The blow to the head resulted in a headache and upper neck discomfort. After the accident, the pain extended to her right shoulder and upper back. This made it difficult to perform daily tasks at work because she had difficulty sitting at her desk. She was treated with physical therapy to deal with the pain and discomfort.

The case settled prior to trial for $3,000.

$3,000 Premises Liability

Dog Bites FedEx Driver

How It Happened

We represented a FedEx driver who was making a delivery to a home in Winchester, MA. While dropping off the package at the front door, the property owner’s dog came out and bit him.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The bite broke the skin, but no stitches were needed.

$2,700 Premises Liability

Wet Floor Slip and Fall Accident – Back Sprain

How It Happened

We represented a woman who suffered a slip and fall at a Stop & Shop in Woburn, MA due to a substance left on the floor.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim suffered a back sprain that was treated with physical therapy.

Premises Liability

Restaurant Customer Trip and Fall – Fractured Ankle

How It Happened

Our client was a patron at a restaurant. While walking on an unlevel dirt and gravel pathway leading into the restaurant, she stepped on a protruding object that caused her to trip and rolled her foot in an awkward manner. She immediately noticed swelling and experienced significant pain and discomfort, resulting in a fracture to her right foot.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of this accident, our client sustained serious injuries to her right foot, including a fracture to the base of her right fifth metatarsal. She was instructed to wear the boot for eleven weeks.

Car Accident

Auto Collision Causes Extensive Nerve Damage

How It Happened

A Burlington man was injured after a collision he experienced while traveling northbound on Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA. Before the accident, the victim was an avid cyclist and was an outdoor enthusiast.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client’s injuries left him unable to enjoy many of his life’s passions. After a great deal of time away from work as a scientist, he was able to return, but not in the same capacity and role. Due to nerve damage, he could not resume doing the daily activities he performed prior to the accident.

The case settled prior to trial.

Car Accident

Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian

A Lowell teenager was a pedestrian crossing the street. She was struck by a vehicle; however, she had no memory or recollection of the events leading up to the accident. An investigation was conducted to find witnesses of the accident to build a case against the driver who had claimed the teenager unexpectedly walked out into the street.

The case settled prior to trial for the full liability policy.

Car Accident

Multi-Vehicle Accident

How It Happened

Our client came to a complete stop at an off-ramp. His car was part of a domino collision in which it was struck by the car behind him, which was struck by a pickup truck behind them. We were able to hold all parties in the cars behind our client responsible.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client suffered soft tissue injuries.

Car Accident

Rear End Collision – Head and Neck Trauma and Spinal Injuries

An Andover driver, operating his motor vehicle traveling on 93 South, south of 495 was abruptly struck from behind by another motor vehicle because the driver was not paying attention to the road.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The victim suffered head and neck trauma, and his existing spinal injuries were worsened by the crash.

The case settled prior to trial.

Car Accident

Collision Causes Spinal Cord Injuries

How It Happened

Our 60-year-old client was enjoying a nice evening celebrating New Year’s Eve with some friends. He was driven home in a car by an intoxicated driver. The driver crossed onto the other side of the road, colliding head-on with another car. The accident resulted in one fatality.

Injuries sustained from the accident

Our client sustained numerous broken ribs, a broken back, and a broken leg.

Car Accident

Driver Runs Stop Sign – Nasal Fracture

How It Happened

Our client was the lawful operator of his motor vehicle traveling at a low rate of speed. An oncoming vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, colliding with our client’s front passenger side door. The vehicle hit with such force that it caused our client’s vehicle to cross into the opposite lane, slamming into a telephone pole. Police responded to the scene.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client suffered significant injuries to his face and had to be evacuated to the hospital by ambulance. He was examined and treated in the emergency room for lacerations to his nose that required sutures. X-rays revealed a nasal fracture. Our client would require closed reduction surgery to repair the displaced nasal bone fracture. He suffered permanent scarring and disfigurement and was also at risk for nasal deformity and/or nasal obstruction.

Car Accident

Rear End Vehicle Accident Causes Back, Neck and Spinal Damage

How It Happened

Our client was the lawful operator of a vehicle which sustained a rear end impact on Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts. The vehicle was struck with such force it collided into another vehicle. Immediately after the accident, our client began experiencing intense symptoms of neck and back pain.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of this accident, our client sustained injuries and pain in his neck and back, severe headaches and difficulty sleeping. In addition, he also experienced pain in both upper shoulders, right and left medial upper thoracic region, and frequent occipital pain in his head region bilaterally.

His injuries also included spinal misalignment and decreased edema in the paraspinal musculature. Upon discharge from physical therapy, it was noted that his injuries had caused his muscles to heal with scar tissue, weakening the normal tissue’s elasticity.

Car Accident

Driver Runs Stop Sign – Injury, Lost Wages, and Suffering

How It Happened

Our client’s car was struck as the driver of another motor vehicle proceeded through a stop sign without stopping. Our client was able to make a full recovery.

Injuries sustained from the accident

As a result of the accident, our client suffered an anterior cruciate ligament sprain. We were able to recover all the client’s medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Charges Dismissed

Hospital Patient Assaulted While Trying to Leave the Hospital

A patient who voluntarily went to the hospital as a result of a car accident was tackled and punched by two security officers while trying to leave the hospital. The patient had tried to leave against the wishes of the hospital and his family. As a result, he was pursued and eventually tackled by the officers. One officer was injured as a result of the altercation and the patient was charged with assault and battery. On the day of trial, we requested that the officers be appointed counsel due to their fifth amendment rights not to incriminate themselves in the pending trial.

After consultation with their attorneys, the officers decided against testifying and the Commonwealth was forced to dismiss the charges against the patient.

Case Dismissed

Parental Discipline of a Child

A Burlington woman charged with felony assault and battery resulting in bodily injury in Woburn District Court for disciplining her child in public. After a motion to dismiss we were able to get the case reduced to a misdemeanor assault and battery. The day of trial we had five witnesses prepped and ready to testify. In pre-trial motions we successfully argued to keep the 911 tape out.

The Commonwealth was unable to continue and the case was dismissed.

Charges Dropped

Assault and Battery Caught on Tape

A Lowell man was charged with assault and battery on a security officer while a patient at a hospital. The security officer dislocated his shoulder requiring surgery and time out of work. A surveillance video and medical records of the incident were obtained from the hospital.

All charges were dropped on the day of trial.

Case Dismissed

Assault and Battery on a Household Member

A Middlesex County Woman was charged with assault and battery on a household member. The defendant was alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend to which the defendant denied doing.

The case was dismissed on the day of trial.

Case Dismissed

Violation of Restraining Order

A Lowell woman was charged with violation of a restraining order and scheduled for a clerk magistrates hearing in Lowell District Court. After a hearing in front of the magistrate we were able to show that the alleged behavior was not prohibited by the terms of the Restraining order.

Case was dismissed and no complaint issued.

Case Dismissed

Butane Honey Oil (THC)

A Methuen man was charged with possession of a Class C substance in Ayer District Court. The criminal complaint alleged the defendant possessed “Butane Honey Oil.” The Commonwealth argues that the THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a cannabis extract and is the chemical responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects, is a Class C controlled substance. BHO may test as high as 80% or more in THC.

After a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause, the court case was dismissed.

Charges Dropped

Drug Distrubtion

A Tewksbury man was charged with distribution of a controlled substance. A man was seen entering the vehicle and exchanging an unknown object with the driver. The driver was subsequently pulled over. A search of the driver and vehicle revealed controlled substance.

A motion to suppress the stop and search for lack of probable cause was allowed. The prosecution was unable to proceed and the charges were dropped.

Case Dismissed

Indecent Assault and Battery

A Tewksbury man was charged with indecent assault and battery for allegedly impersonating a doctor who was giving breast exams. The alleged victim had a history of mental issues.

The case was dismissed for lack of prosecution.

Charges Dismissed/Continuance Without a Finding

Receiving Stolen Property, Utter a False Check, Larceny by False Pretense, Forgery of Check, Attempt to Commit a Crime

A Lowell man was charged with Larceny by False Pretense, Forgery of Check, Attempt to Commit a Crime, receiving stolen property and uttering a false check. He was alleged to have stolen jewelry, laptops, cell phones and power tools. Three of the five charges were dismissed outright and on the remaining two charges the defendant received a continuance without a finding.

Charges Dismissed

Drug Charges

A Brookline, New Hampshire woman was charged with Knowingly being present where heroin was kept. The woman was the driver of a vehicle she did not own in which heroin was found in an ashtray compartment. The drugs were sent to the state lab and tested positive for heroin.

A motion to suppress the initial stop and search of the motor vehicle was argued and allowed. As a result the prosecution could not move forward and the charges were dismissed.

Request Denied

Restraining Order Extension Request Denied

The petitioner was claiming that two new allegations of violations of the existing ordered had occurred. In spite of this, we successfully argued that the restraining order was not being used for its intended purpose of protecting the petitioner but rather as a tool of harassment by the petitioner against our client.

Request to extend the restraining order was denied.

FAMILY LAW

NH Custody Dispute

A Lawrence man received seeking custody of his minor child in a NH court. The court granted an order giving the father primary custody of the minor child.