Boston Personal Injury Lawyers
Fighting for those injured in Boston and beyond
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Suffering a sudden and traumatic injury can result in more than just pain and suffering. Medical bills and other expenses can start to add up, along with missed time from work, which can lead to serious financial struggles for whole families. If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you need a litigation-ready attorney who can serve as your advocate and help you regain control over your life and future. At Santoro & Gray, we have the experience and working relationships with liability and medical professionals to hold those responsible for your injuries accountable for your financial and personal damages.
Our attorneys have handled and contributed to notable personal injury verdicts and settlements including the following:
We obtained a $7,250,000 settlement for our client who was struck by a commercial motor vehicle. Our client suffers from tetraplegia and has lived in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, separated from his family, for over 3 years. Handled by our Santoro & Gray team, while at a prior law firm.
Our lawyers obtained a $1.65 million jury award (after a five-day trial) for our client who was injured at a shipping store when she tripped over the high threshold of the main entryway and fell onto the exterior deck of the business. Her foot had become “entrapped in a large gap”, causing the 74-year-old’s knee to hyperextend resulting in an extremely severe break in her right leg and medical bills worth $350,000. Handled by our Santoro & Gray Team, while at a prior law firm.
A $143 million settlement fund was established for residents and businesses in the Merrimack Valley that were affected by the September 13, 2018 gas explosion caused by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and its parent, NiSource. Handled by members of our Santoro & Gray team working together with former law partners.
A $147 million judgment for a young child who was given over-the-counter medication, Children’s Motrin®, to treat a mild fever, she developed the severe side effects of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Due to these traumatic side effects, the little girl suffered several life-threatening conditions including blindness, significant respiratory damage, and substantial loss of skin. Bradley Henry served as the primary handling attorney working together with former law partners, and Victoria Santoro who assisted in Appellate Issues all the way to the US Supreme Court. *This result, at the time of the recovery, was the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts.
A $3 million+ Verdict in a wrongful death claim against a national hotel chain for the family of a father of four who drowned in a hotel pool that was poorly maintained and had a defective emergency phone system, making it impossible for his young children to call for help. Victoria Santoro, together with former law partner, served as trial counsel.
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How Santoro & Gray can help you
Boston personal injury cases we handle
Our attorneys handle severe personal injury claims resulting in catastrophic, permanent, or severe injuries. Many of the clients we represent come to us with cases involving:
Car crashes
Our lawyers represent individuals who suffer injuries in car accidents and other automobile incidents, like pedestrian and cyclist crashes. We handle all types of car accidents including head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, and any other type of car collision.
We’ve handled many rideshare accidents as well. Collisions involving Uber and Lyft are particularly complex because they may involve questions regarding driver status (employee vs independent contractor), and different insurance structures (personal vs commercial).
Truck accidents
Truck accidents involving commercial vehicles like semis, tractor-trailers, and box trucks often cause extremely severe injuries or fatalities. We hold drivers and all the companies involved in a shipment accountable for putting their profits ahead of your safety.
Delivery trucks also lead to many crashes, and with companies like Amazon, FedEx, and UPS making frequent deliveries in residential areas, drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and anyone on the road is potentially in danger.
Construction site injuries
Our attorneys handle high-stakes third-party claims for construction site owner, contractor, subcontractor, vendor, or equipment negligence. We represent injured workers as well as innocent bystanders. From faulty scaffolding and dangerous site debris to defective heavy machinery, we advocate for those injured by any worksite hazards.
Premises liability in Boston
We have proven results with tricky premises liability cases like slip and fall accidents in stores, restaurants, and public buildings. Our attorneys also represent those injured because of negligent security (for example, sexual assaults, hotel attacks, or parking garage assaults). We also handle tenant and guest injuries in apartment complexes and rentals.
Product liability
From defective tools and machinery to consumer goods like children’s products, our lawyers step in when corporations create dangerous products. Injuries may result from exploding lithium-ion batteries, including in cars, massive construction equipment, medical devices, consumer goods, and any other product.
Catastrophic and permanent injuries
Catastrophic injuries are those that result in life-altering harm. Examples include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, burns, and amputations. We also handle cases involving broken bones, organ damage, and chronic neck and back pain. When our clients come to us with these severe injuries, we seek compensation for their long-term care planning and lifetime compensation needs. Defendants often fight these claims because they involve higher award demands. Our team carefully builds these claims using expert testimony and other resources to prove the true losses and real needs of our clients.
How personal injury cases work in Massachusetts
Personal injury claims begin before the case is even filed, with investigations and negotiations with insurers. However, it’s often necessary to pursue litigation to force insurers and corporations to make reasonable offers or to hold them accountable at trial. Here are some of the basics when it comes to personal injury litigation in Boston.
The step by step legal process includes:
- Initial investigation and consultation with an attorney to start looking into your case and legal options
- Preservation of evidence, including a letter we may send demanding that the opposing party refrain from getting rid of or tampering with evidence
- A demand letter and negotiation, which gives the opposing party a chance to make an offer
- Filing of a lawsuit, which starts with a complaint we prepare that lays out your demands
- Expert involvement (such as with product safety experts and physicians) to prove causation or damages
- Discovery and trial prep, potentially including depositions with the defendants and any witnesses
- Trial or settlement, which is the final resolution to the claim
Damages you can recover
The damages that might be available in your case vary. We demand compensation for the following:
- Medical bills of every type (past and future)
- Income and diminished earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
In wrongful death cases, you may be able to recover damages for economic losses and emotional pain. Massachusetts law sometimes allows for punitive damages if the defendant’s actions were willful, wanton, or reckless (these damages seek to punish wrongdoers rather than to compensate for losses, though the victim receives the punitive damage amount).
Your rights under Massachusetts law
In Massachusetts, there is typically a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury cases. The clock starts to run at the time of the injury, although there are some limited exceptions for minors or injuries that aren’t immediately obvious. There are often shorter deadlines if the defendant is a government entity. Even without these deadlines, it’s important to act early. The longer you wait, the more challenging it may become to collect evidence and obtain a proper medical review.
Another important issue to keep in mind is that Massachusetts allows you to recover damages even if you are partly at fault for your injuries. The state does place a 51% bar rule, which means that if you're more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover. If you are under 51% at fault, the court will reduce your recovery by the percentage of fault the jury assigns to you.
Why choose Santoro & Gray for your Boston injury case?
At Santoro & Gray, we’re a boutique litigation firm that focuses on severe personal injury claims. If you work with us, we give you personalized care and attention. We are compassionate with our clients–we understand that you’ve gone through a lot, and need a lawyer who is prepared to listen to you.
Our lawyers want to hear your story so that we can effectively fight for you in the courtroom. We’ve achieved results we’re proud of, including multi-million dollar cases. While past results can’t guarantee future outcomes, we believe that our track record shows how our dedication and relentless commitment to our clients pay off.
Frequently asked questions about Boston injury claims
How much is my personal injury case worth?
Your case’s value is too difficult to predict without all the facts. It depends heavily on the severity of your injury, whether you share liability, your long-term care needs, and many other factors. The best way to get an idea of how much you might want to pursue is by having an open conversation with one of our lawyers.
What if the at-fault party doesn’t have insurance?
This won’t always mean that you’re out of luck; there may be opportunities to recover through your UM/UIM coverage (uninsured or underinsurance coverage) or a third-party liability claim, for instance.
Will I have to go to trial?
The truth is that the vast majority of personal injury cases settle before trial. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial because that’s often the best way to get results for our clients. Insurers who know your legal team is ready and willing to take your case in front of a jury are less likely to try to settle for low-ball amounts that fail to recognize your true losses.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Any documentation you have would be helpful for us. If possible, bring any police reports, medical records, photos, witness info, insurance details, and anything else you think might be useful in showing what happened or how seriously you were harmed.
Do you have a personal injury lawyer near me in Boston?
Yes. Santoro & Gray’s Boston office is located at 131 Dartmouth Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 35, Boston, MA 02116. We know that you may still be injured and in pain. Our team can meet you in the hospital, at your home, or wherever you’re most comfortable. We also offer phone and video consultations.
We’ve helped many personal injury victims like you obtain strong recoveries.
Contact our Boston personal injury attorneys today
Santoro & Gray offers free, confidential consultations to prospective clients. There is no risk in reaching out to us to learn how we can help you. Additionally, our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers represents clients on a contingency basis. What this payment structure means is that you pay no fee unless we successfully resolve your case. Get in touch with us today by calling or filling out our online contact form. Let us handle the legal battle. You focus on recovering.