Case Results

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Child Pedestrian – Soft Tissue Injures

How It Happened

A young student was walking through a school parking lot in Billerica, MA when she was struck by a vehicle that
was pulling away from the curb.

Injuries sustained from the accident

The crash led to damage in her shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hips. In addition, she suffered a sprained ankle and
elbow, both of which required physical therapy.
After the accident, the victim had difficulty sitting too long and performing daily tasks, including helping her
disabled mother care for her young siblings or perform household chores.

The case settled prior to trial for $9,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Burn Accident – Child Fell Asleep at a Daycare Facility Next to Heating Pipe and Woke Up with Blisters

While at daycare, the plaintiff fell asleep on his mat and was placed near a heating pipe while he was sleeping.

The plaintiff woke up crying from the pipe, having burned the back of his hand. He was taken to the doctor, where
it was determined he had second-degree burns.

Trip and Fall – Plaintiff Trips on Pothole in Restaurant Parking Lot and Suffers Concussion and Lesions

The plaintiff was leaving a restaurant when they fell on the walkway, which was covered with potholes.

When she fell, she hit her head and ended up with a concussion. When she tried to brace her fall she landed on
her right hand and sustained a knee contusion and became nauseous and vomited.

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.

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.

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.

Slip and Fall – Elderly Woman Falls in Supermarket and Breaks Ankle

The plaintiff was an elderly woman who fell upon entering a supermarket that was significantly below the exterior
grade.

When she fell, she broke her ankle and had contusions on both her knees and elbows. She was placed in a fracture
boot to prevent further injury.

Negligence – Highly Allergic Plaintiff Is Served Dairy Products and Suffers Extreme Reaction

Plaintiff went to a restaurant that advertised selling products without dairy, meat, and egg products. Our client
has an allergy to dairy and was served products that had indicated on their packaging that they had been made on
shared equipment with milk and were not suitable for dairy allergies. This caused our client to have an allergic
reaction to the product moments later in a Target, and she had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital.

As a result of the negligence, the plaintiff became violently ill, including her throat closing, coughing, lip
swelling, dry heaving, painful diarrhea, and hives on her face. An EpiPen was administered, but upon arrival at
the hospital, she was still experiencing stomach pain, wheezing, hives, and red and yellow blotches on her skin.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Hit by Car That Failed to Yield, Resulting in Damage to her Hand

The plaintiff was driving in the left lane of a two-lane road in Marlborough when she was hit by a vehicle that
failed to yield as it made a left-hand turn. She was taken to the hospital after her airbag had deployed, and
she had pain in her head and wrists.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered from neck pain while driving and pain in her hands and wrists
when performing daily activities.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Pedestrian Hit While Crossing the Street

The plaintiff was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle.

He was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he suffered from elbow and ankle pain as well as a headache. He
had to undergo physical therapy to help repair his injuries.

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.

Scooter Driver Hits Hidden Pothole and Injures Knee

The driver of the electric scooter was getting gas when he came in contact with a large hole that was difficult
to see due to the gravel surrounding it. He fell and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where they
evaluated his knee.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had functional limitations in his knee and had to use crutches to get
around while he recovered. He had to undergo physical therapy to help strengthen his knee for surgery.

Personal Injury – Employee’s Foot Was Run Over at Gas Station

The plaintiff was an employee at a gas station when a patron entered the parking lot and ran over the plaintiff’s
feet. He was taken to the hospital, where they did X-rays and determined that he had a fracture in his left
fibula.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had to use the assistance of a walker to move. He experienced
bruising, swelling, and pain in his foot and ankle.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Hit by Unlicensed Driver While Waiting in Traffic

The plaintiff was stopped in traffic on Route 128/Route 95 in Reading, Massachusetts when he was rear-ended by a
large van, driven by a driver without a license. The impact caused the plaintiff’s phone to break, and he
experienced pain in his lower back, leg, and neck.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered lower back pain and has to get injections for the pain
regularly. He had to undergo physical therapy to try and repair the damage to his back and neck, all while
missing time from work and trying to get better.

Premises Liability – Fall Due to Lack of Proper Signage of Step Down

The plaintiff entered a car dealership and, upon entering the door, fell down due to a dramatic drop in elevation
without any notice of such, causing him to hurt his ankle. There was no sign or marking referencing the step
down upon entering the door. He began to experience rib pain which flared up when coughing.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff has been limited in the activities he was doing before the accident
and had to avoid driving due to the pain.

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.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Rear-Ended at Stop Light Resulting in Concussion and Shoulder Injury

The plaintiff was stopped at a traffic light when she was rear-ended. She went to an Urgent Care after having
pain in her shoulder and head and was told she likely had a concussion.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff had to undergo physical therapy for her neck and shoulder pain. She
continues to have trouble sleeping and performing daily activities and has had anxiety about driving since the
accident occurred.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Rear-Ended in Traffic, Causing Injury to Mouth

The plaintiff was stopping in traffic on the highway when he was rear-ended and forced into the truck in front of
him. The impact caused the driver’s head to hit the steering wheel, causing dizziness and clenching in his teeth
and jaw. The passenger in the car became unconscious from the accident, and both were taken by ambulance to the
hospital.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had to have dental work done to repair the damage to his teeth.

Slip and Fall – Plaintiff Falls Down Wet Stairs After Landlord Does Not Fix Door

The plaintiff was entering her apartment when she slipped on wet stairs. She had asked her landlord to fix the
outside door that would not close, causing water and debris to get into the building and leak onto the stairs.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff sprained her left ankle. She had to undergo physical therapy to help
repair her ankle as she was having trouble with weight-bearing and walking, which also make her experience more
pain.

Trip and Fall at Restaurant Due to Improperly Done Covid Modifications by the Restaurant Owner

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.

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.

Slip and Fall – Elderly Pedestrian Caused to Fall When Her Walker Got Stuck in Holes in the Pavement

The plaintiff was using her walker when her wheel caught a hole in the sidewalk, causing her to fall and hit her
head. She began coughing up blood and was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where she remained for
several days. She experienced headaches and dizziness while there.

As a result of the accident, she had to begin occupational therapy as well as continue to suffer from headaches
and dizziness due to the concussion she sustained. Because of the continued dizziness, she had to undergo
physical therapy as well and was later diagnosed with “post-concussion syndrome”.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Rear-Ended on Highway in Bad Weather Causing Head Injuries

The plaintiff was slowing down due to an accident and bad weather on Route 3 in Bedford when he was rear-ended by
someone going well over the speed limit. The plaintiff was jerked forward and had a strain on his lower lumbar
region. He went to the hospital, where he was evaluated for his continued pain.

The plaintiff had surgery on his back several weeks prior to the accident and was finally starting to feel
better. As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered again from continued pain in his lower back which
remained constant, and had trigger point therapy and spinal adjustments to correct the pain.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Pedestrian Walking Through Crosswalk When Struck by Vehicle

The plaintiff was walking through a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle leaving a parking lot,
knocking him to the ground. He was checked by EMS for injuries to his left knee, which he could not put any
weight on.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had X-rays that showed a fracture of his knee. His knee suffered from
swelling and discomfort with weight-bearing, and he had to use crutches for assistance. He had to undergo
physical therapy to rehabilitate the use of his leg for walking.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Was Struck by Another Car, Causing Spinout

The plaintiff was driving on Highway 495 North in Lawrence when another vehicle in the left lane tried to change
lanes and struck the plaintiff’s car, causing her to spin out and hit a guardrail. The plaintiff struck her head
on the windshield, causing it to break, and she was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had to undergo two procedures and suffered from dizziness and a
spinning sensation throughout.

Slip and Fall Due To Untreated Ice in a Condominium Parking Lot

Plaintiff was at the property in Waltham and, upon exiting the vehicle, was caused to slip and fall due to the
untreated ice. The plaintiff could not get up to her feet on her own and immediately felt pain in her left
ankle.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff experienced pain in her left ankle, which was fractured, and had to do
physical therapy for over four (4) months. Unfortunately, she had to use her own paid time off (PTO) from work
whenever she had to go to the doctor for a follow-up or to physical therapy.

Premises Liability – Plaintiff Fell Through Rotted Deck

The plaintiff was delivering lunch to her boyfriend when she walked onto a deck that had rotted wood, causing her
to fall through it, twist her knee, hurt her back, and hit her head.

She lost consciousness and was taken to the emergency room.

Child Playing on School Playground Gets Injured from Improperly Installed Playground Equipment

The plaintiff was attending school and was outside playing on a newly installed playground. They were playing on
the new structure when their foot was crushed and they were in immediate pain. They were taken to an Urgent
Care, where they were placed in walking boots and given crutches.

The plaintiff, through their attorney, obtained an engineer to review the playground structure and installation
inspections finding that it was installed incorrectly. As a result of the accident, the plaintiff had to miss
time from school activities.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Rear-Ended and Suffered from Pain in Her Neck

The plaintiff was waiting at a red light when she was rear-ended by another driver and pushed her into another
vehicle in Lowell. The accident caused the plaintiff’s head to hit the headrest and caused neck pain.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff has had to undergo injections in her neck for pain management. She
underwent physical therapy and still continues to have anxiety when driving, which causes her to tense up and
the pain to radiate down the side of her neck.

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.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Toe Amputation – Failed to Stop at Stop Sign

Plaintiff was traveling on Johnson Street in North Andover, Massachusetts when the defendant went through the
stop sign causing the collision.

Plaintiff immediately suffered pain in his second toe. Defendant argued it was a pre-existing issue and was going
to be amputated anyway. Plaintiff argued that due to the motor vehicle accident, he had to have his toe
amputated, which has impacted his quality of life and his ability to perform his daily activities at work and
with his children and family.

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.

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.

Dog Bite – Unleashed Dog Attacked the Plaintiff While Walking with Her Two Leashed Dogs

The plaintiff was walking her two leashed dogs in Boston, Massachusetts when an unleashed dog came charging at
them. The unleashed dog caused the plaintiff to fall over, injuring her knee and hands. She had to undergo
physical therapy to help repair her knee.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff could no longer run or go up the stairs without pain, which she would
often do. The plaintiff now suffers anxiety any time she wants to walk her dogs. The physical therapy she
completed had not helped repair her knee to the way it was prior to the accident.

Dog Bite – Pedestrian Gets Knocked Over and Attacked by Two Dogs Leading to Tinnitus and a Spinal Fracture

The plaintiff was out walking when he was approached by two dogs who knocked him over and began jumping on him.
The fall caused severe pain in his back, and one of the dogs bit his forearm. He was transported to the hospital
via ambulance and treated for a compressed L2 fracture and a bite mark on his left forearm.

The plaintiff was left with a scar on his forearm from the bite and began to develop tinnitus in both of his
ears. He began physical therapy after experiencing chronic pain and limited mobility as a consequence of the L2
fracture.

Slip and Fall – Plaintiff Caused to Slip on Ice Outside His Condominium and Damaging His Knee

The plaintiff was leaving his home in Andover, Massachusetts, carrying one of his children to the car when he
slipped on ice and landed on his elbow and knee. Plaintiff was able to show that the treatment of the parking
lot was not done in a reasonable manner which caused black ice to form. He could not brace himself properly due
to the fact that he was carrying his child and did not want the child to get hurt. He experienced some swelling
in his knee and was later evaluated by a doctor.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff tore his left meniscus in his knee and could no longer walk for a long
period of time and had difficulty standing. There is no surgery to repair the injury, and he is too young for a
full knee replacement. Due to the lack of availability of remedies, he has to undergo extensive physical therapy
and cortisone shots every few months to diminish his daily pain.

Worker Doing a Home Visit in Haverhill, Massachusetts Falls Due to the Lack of a Proper Railing and Poor
Lighting Around the Basement Staircase and Suffers a Head Injury

The plaintiff was working when she fell down stairs during an inspection of the basement of a building. There was
no railing or accessible light switch, which resulted in the plaintiff falling down the stairs and off of a
two-foot-high platform. The plaintiff hit her head and was bleeding and was transported by ambulance to the
hospital, where she was experiencing lower back and jaw pain.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered from severe back pain and headaches due to the stress of the
injury and ended up with shingles in her lower back and missed work for a considerable amount of time. She also
had extensive physical therapy to repair her leg and back.

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.

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.

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.

Plaintiff Contractor Was Caused to Fall at a Job Site, Causing Injuries to his Knee; A Third-Party Claim Was
Pursued

Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver Rear-Ended While in Traffic, Causing Hand and Neck Pain

The plaintiff was driving from Howe Street to Route 213 West in Methuen, Massachusetts and slowing down due to
the heavy amount of traffic when he was rear-ended. His injuries were to his neck, both of his hands, and his
wrist. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where they evaluated his left shoulder, neck, and hands.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had to endure occupational therapy with little to no success, as he
still remains in pain and cannot accomplish daily tasks. He has trouble sleeping and using his left shoulder.

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.

Motorcycle Passenger Falls off Motorcycle on Entrance Ramp Resulting in Leg Fracture

The plaintiff was the passenger of a motorcycle when the motorcycle slid on sand on a Route 1 entrance ramp in
Peabody, Massachusetts. The footrest punctured the plaintiff’s leg. The plaintiff was transported to the
hospital via ambulance and sustained injuries to her right leg and was given a knee brace to repair the
fracture.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff had to undergo physical therapy to repair the damage to her knee and
leg. She began to favor walking on one leg due to the accident and had to have corrective physical therapy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Motorcycle Driver Hit By Another Vehicle Causing Surgery and Physical Therapy

The plaintiff was driving his motorcycle when the defendant pulled out of her driveway without looking and hit
the plaintiff. He was thrown over the front of the vehicle and slid across the road. He was brought to the
hospital, and his left knee was placed in an immobilizer.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered an ACL injury and a PCL tear which required surgery to
repair. The plaintiff had to undergo extensive physical therapy to repair his knee and help him get back to good
physical condition. The injury caused great stress and anxiety, and the plaintiff’s mental health suffered
greatly while he was rehabilitating his knee.

Driver Was T-Boned by Another Driver Who Ran a Red Light

The plaintiff was driving through an intersection in Lawrence when they were stuck on the driver’s side of the
vehicle by another car that had gone through the red light. The plaintiff suffered multiple fractures and
dislocated his elbow from the impact. He began to lose feeling in his fingers as well as some severe swelling
around his elbow.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff had to undergo surgery as there were too many bone fragments displaced
in his elbow. The plaintiff also had to undergo physical therapy after the surgery to repair the damage to the
elbow and his fingers. He was placed in a splint after his surgery, and even after physical therapy, he still
suffered from pain in his left arm.

Trip and Fall – Restaurant Goer Suffers Fracture Requiring Knee Surgery

A 51-Year-old Woman tripped over a duffle bag scattered on the floor in a walkway on her way to the stairs. The
lights were dim, visibility was poor, and the restaurant refused to turn the lights on after she had fallen. Her
left knee was bloody and bruised, and she had trouble walking to leave.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered numerous injuries to her leg and knee, including bleeding,
bruising, swollenness, and constant pain which ultimately resulted in a knee replacement surgery and required
extensive physical therapy. The physical therapy took more than three months to complete.

Poorly Maintained Exterior Staircase – Plaintiff Fell Down Stairs Outside His Apartment Resulting in Leg and Hip
Pain

The plaintiff was walking down the stairs to get a taxi outside of his apartment when he was caused to trip and
fall due to a hole in the step where concrete had given way over the years and was not properly maintained. He
felt pain in his hip and his leg and suffered abrasions to his elbow and hand. He was taken by ambulance to the
hospital.

As a result of this accident, the plaintiff had trouble walking and taking the stairs up to his apartment. He
could no longer stand or walk without experiencing pain in his hip and legs and had to undergo physical therapy
to help repair his injuries.

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.

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.

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.

Premises Liability (Negligently Maintained Ramp) – Employee Was Delivering Liquid Nitrogen Tanks and Suffered
Shoulder Injury

The plaintiff was delivering liquid nitrogen and had to go up a ramp that had cracks in the pavement. As he was
pulling the dolly, he felt a pull in his shoulder and collapsed to the floor in excruciating pain. He was placed
on lighter duties after X-Rays and being placed in a sling.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff had a SLAP tear in his shoulder and could no longer perform the same
duties he had previously been doing. This put financial and social strain on the plaintiff’s mental health as
well as continued pain and suffering due to lack of physical ability. He underwent physical therapy to attempt
to rehabilitate his shoulder and return to a normal work load.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.