Car Accident Attorney in Plymouth, MA
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After a serious accident, your focus should be on recovery, not paperwork or insurance pressure. A Plymouth car accident lawyer at our firm will take over your case and fight relentlessly to protect your rights. With us, you can concentrate on healing while your claim is positioned for maximum compensation.
Why Choose Our Car Accident Attorneys?
Car accidents can upend a life in an instant. At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., our Plymouth attorneys treat every client like family, not a file number. We step in quickly, listen closely, and tailor our approach to your unique situation so your injuries, losses, and long-term needs are fully recognized. Combining personal injury expertise with strategic trial-level preparation, we give our clients a critical edge from day one.
- Proven Track Record: We have secured millions in compensation for clients, ensuring recoveries reflect all medical costs, lost wages, and long-term impacts.
- Trial-Ready Approach: Insurance companies know we prepare every case for trial. This approach strengthens negotiations, deters lowball offers, and compels them to take claims seriously.
- Veteran-Led Precision: Our founding attorney’s background as a U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate ensures every strategy is executed with discipline, foresight, and resilience.
Choosing our law firm means more than hiring a lawyer; it means partnering with a team of attorneys who understand local Plymouth traffic patterns, accident liability nuances, and insurance tactics. With us, you have an advocate fighting not just for compensation, but for the security and peace of mind you deserve during recovery.
Our Verdicts and Settlements
$1,006,330.03
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY represented a client who was a former MBTA trolley operator and a member of the affiliated Union. She alleged in her lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court that the Union had not advocated for her by failing to take her case to arbitration after she was wrongfully terminated by the MBTA. The client was a native of Haiti and alleged that this failure by the Union to advocate on her behalf, was based on her race and national origin. The client had been the subject of egregious discrimination from some members of the Union.
The trial began on October 29, 2018 in Suffolk Superior Court. The jury found in favor of the client and awarded her $490,500.00 in emotional distress damages. Prejudgment interest of $179,771.19 and statutory costs were added to the verdict bringing the total amount of the judgment to $670,556.19. The Judge then allowed an additional award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $150,000.00 plus $8,733.40 in costs. The total amount of the judgment and fees owed to the client after the Superior Court trial was $829,289.59. The Union then appealed the verdict to the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Greg Connly represented the client during the entire appeal process. On August 4, 2020, a decision came down from the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The Appeals Court upheld the Superior Court judgment. Further, the Appeals Court awarded attorney’s fees in the Appeals Court case in the amount of $27,355.00. Post-judgment interest that accrued during the appeal was also added.
On November 24, 2020, the Union paid to the client the amount of $1,006,330.03.
This case that was handled by Attorney Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY went from one on the verge of dismissal, to one in which there was a recovery in excess of a million dollars. No settlement offer had ever been made by the Union prior to the Superior Court trial.
$4,426,180.35
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY tried a case in September of 2018 in the Worcester Superior Court. The case alleged chiropractic malpractice. The plaintiff/client was an 81-year-old gentleman who had a manipulation to adjust his pelvis done by the defendant/chiropractor. The negligent performance of this manipulation resulted in the breaking of his prosthetic knee. The client reported that he heard an audible popping sound and felt immediate pain at the time of the adjustment. The prosthetic knee had to be surgically repaired fourteen days later. The chiropractor testified that he had no memory of the treatment and he testified that he did not perform the adjustment described by the client. Greg Connly and Barbara Connly of DOLAN CONNLY worked on the case for over seven years. During the trial, Greg Connly put together the facts and expert testimony supporting the client’s position into a coherent credible case for the jury.
On September 14, 2018, the Worcester Superior Court jury came back with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff/client. DOLAN CONNLY’S client was awarded $750,000.00 in past and future medical expenses and $3,000,000.00 in pain and suffering. Including interest, the total judgment was $4,426,180.35. No offer had ever been made by the defense to settle the case. The verdict was appealed by the defense attorney. The case resolved during the appeal process with the 88-year-old client receiving a significant financial settlement, above and beyond any other comparable Massachusetts settlement or verdict for such injuries. Click here to see the actual court docket.
$3,680,187.78
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY tried a case in the Brockton Superior Court in November of 2011. The plaintiff/client was a forty-two-year-old chef working for a third-party food service company at the defendant’s corporate cafeteria. The plaintiff sustained an electric shock when a dishwasher, provided for his use by the defendant, malfunctioned when he pressed the off button on the control panel. The machine was leaking water that came in contact with a live electrical circuit behind the control panel. Greg Connly was able to prove at trial that the defendant corporation was responsible for maintenance of the dishwasher and that it was in a hazardous and unsafe condition. It was discovered that the dishwasher had various mechanical problems after its initial installation and employees of the defendant failed to properly maintain it. The plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury, major depression, panic disorder, cognitive impairment and post-traumatic stress disorder. Following the electric shock, the plaintiff who had received excellent work reviews over the years, struggled at his job due to the effects of the traumatic brain injury. He never regained his previous high-level functioning in his occupation and was forced to stop working altogether.
On November 29, 2011, the Brockton Superior Court jury came back with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff/client. DOLAN CONNLY’S client was awarded $2,500,000.00 in past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earning capacity. Including interest in the amount of $1,180,187.78, the final award was $3,680,187.78. The last offer by the defendant corporation to settle the case before trial was $50,000.00. The verdict was appealed by the defense, but the judgement was paid in full after the trial transcripts were reviewed by appellate counsel. Click here to see the actual court docket.
$475,000.00
A client from Reading was injured when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way street. Our client suffered a worsening of a pre-existing cervical disc protrusion that required surgical repair, as well as injuries to his lower back. He received an insurance claim settlement of $475,000.00. This amount represented the total motor vehicle insurance policy limit for the at-fault driver in the amount of $250,000.00, plus $225,000.00 from an umbrella insurance policy.
$750,000.00
A client from Windham, NH sustained a dog bite in the course of his employment as an electrician. The client was working on an electrical project outside a home when he was asked by the homeowner to enter the home to look at another project. The homeowner did not restrain his Weimaraner dog while our client was in the home, despite knowing the dog was not comfortable with unfamiliar people being present in the residence. When our client was in the process of walking from one room to another, the dog unexpectedly bit him in the back of his leg. The client tried to get the dog to unlock its grip on his leg and in the process, he twisted his back. In addition to the dog bite, the client sustained significant injuries to his low back, hip and groin, including radiating pain into his legs and feet. The client underwent treatment including fusion surgery to his back and hip surgery to repair a labral tear. We represented the client in litigation filed against the homeowner. This litigation was settled during mediation for $750,000.00.
Our results speak volumes. Plymouth car accident victims have walked away with substantial settlements and jury verdicts because every claim matters to us. From multi-vehicle crashes on Route 3A to rear-end collisions in downtown Plymouth, no detail is overlooked, no medical record is ignored, and no argument is left unmade.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Car Accident?
The true impact of a car accident extends far beyond physical injuries. Our attorneys treat every case with the urgency and attention it deserves, knowing that your livelihood, daily routine, and peace of mind are on the line. We focus on capturing the full scope of losses, from immediate expenses to long-term impacts that insurance companies often overlook.
- Medical Expenses: Emergency care, surgeries, medications, therapy, and anticipated future treatments.
- Lost Income and Reduced Earning Capacity: Compensation for missed work, diminished career opportunities, and long-term financial setbacks.
- Pain and Suffering: Physical discomfort, emotional distress, PTSD, and lifestyle disruption.
- Permanent Disability or Scarring: Coverage for long-term impairment or visible injuries affecting daily life.
- Loss of Consortium: Family members may recover damages in Massachusetts if an accident injures a spouse or parent, affecting relationships and household contributions.
- Wrongful Death: If a car accident results in death, survivors can recover for lost support, services, and grief.
- Out-of-pocket Expenses: Transportation to medical appointments, home modifications, assistive devices, or child care related to injuries.
- Property Damage: Vehicle repairs, replacement, and other damaged personal property.
Our personal injury lawyers in Plymouth work hand in hand with medical and financial specialists to provide documentation that leaves no element of loss unrecorded. Every detail of your case is handled as if it could go to trial, sending a clear message to insurers that attempts to undervalue your claim will not succeed.
Car accident victims trust us because we fight not just for compensation, but for recognition of the real impact an accident has on their lives.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle
While crash numbers remain high across Massachusetts, with more than 133,000 reported motor vehicle accidents statewide in fiscal year 2023, some roads in Plymouth, such as Route 3, are frequently cited for serious collisions. Car accidents occur in countless forms, each requiring specialized knowledge and a strategic approach. Our attorneys represent clients in a wide range of cases, including:
- Distracted or negligent driving
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs
- Intersection collisions and failure-to-yield crashes
- Rear-end, T-bone, and multi-vehicle accidents
- Road hazards and unsafe construction zones
- Mechanical failures, defective brakes, or tire blowouts
Our practice also extends to related personal injury claims such as truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle incidents, pedestrian injuries, and hit-and-run cases. Understanding the common patterns of negligence, how to preserve evidence, and the tactics insurance companies use allows our clients to pursue compensation that reflects the true financial, physical, and emotional impact of the crash.
We advance all costs.
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for your injuries.
What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Plymouth?
Even the smallest decision after a car accident can affect your ability to recover. While the immediate shock and injuries may make it hard to think clearly, if you are able, you should take the following steps:
- Ensure Safety and Call 911: Move yourself and others to a safe location and summon emergency services. A police report provides an official, unbiased record of the incident.
- Seek Medical Care Immediately: Some injuries are not obvious at the scene. Immediate medical attention can protect your claim while also safeguarding your health and creating essential documentation.
- Document the Scene: Photograph vehicle damage, license plates, skid marks, traffic signals, road conditions, and visible injuries. Collect witness contact information.
- Limit Statements on Fault: Only provide factual details to police and insurance companies; do not speculate or admit fault.
- Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Early: Insurance adjusters may attempt to minimize your claim. Engaging an attorney immediately safeguards evidence, preserves your rights, and ensures strategic guidance throughout every stage of the claim.
Knowing what to do after a car accident creates a strong foundation for pursuing full compensation and helps prevent common mistakes that could be used against you later. Involving a car accident attorney in Plymouth early protects your recovery and strengthens your legal options.
How Will a Car Accident Lawyer Handle My Case?
Having a lawyer from day one shifts the balance in your favor. Your case receives focused attention, deadlines are never missed, and complex damages are carefully documented, including future medical care, lost wages, and long-term lifestyle impacts. Early, strategic involvement increases the likelihood that your settlement truly reflects the full cost of the accident.
Evidence Preservation
Lawyers act immediately to secure physical and digital evidence, including police reports, traffic camera footage, medical records, and witness statements. Early preservation prevents critical information from being lost, altered, or contested by insurance companies or opposing counsel.
Medical and Expert Coordination
We work with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, accident reconstructionists, and financial analysts to document injuries, assess long-term care needs, and quantify economic damages. Your claim will accurately reflect both immediate and future impacts of the accident.
Insurance Communications
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts and exploit mistakes. A lawyer controls all communications, protects you from giving statements that could harm your claim, and negotiates strategically to maximize compensation.
Deadline and Procedural Management
Massachusetts imposes strict statutes of limitations and court rules. A missed filing, improperly served document, or late discovery response can jeopardize a case. Your attorney makes sure that all procedural requirements are met, from initial filings to motions, depositions, and pre-trial deadlines.
Settlement Strategy and Trial Preparation
Every claim is prepared as if it will go to trial. Your lawyer evaluates the strength of your case, anticipates defenses, calculates full damages, and develops a negotiation strategy. This preparation often leads to higher settlement offers, as insurers know the case can withstand litigation.
Client Guidance and Decision Making
While your attorney handles technical and procedural tasks, you remain informed and involved. Clients review settlement offers, authorize expert evaluations, and participate in strategy discussions, ensuring the outcome reflects their needs and goals.
When discussions with insurers stall or low offers keep coming, your lawyer shifts the case toward litigation. Your attorney evaluates settlement offers with you, tracks long-term costs, and prepares a courtroom strategy that reflects the full impact of the crash. This combination of negotiation pressure and trial readiness gives your case value that a victim working alone cannot create, and it keeps your long-term financial stability at the center of every decision.
Deadline to File a Car Accident Lawsuit
Massachusetts gives car accident victims three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. This rule is called the statute of limitations, and it applies to claims involving physical injuries, property damage, and wrongful death arising from a crash. Missing this deadline ends your ability to recover compensation, no matter how severe the injuries or how clear the liability.
Even though three years may sound generous, several factors can shorten the window. Claims involving government vehicles or unsafe road conditions often require a formal notice within two years, and the notice rules are strict. Injury claims for children follow different timing, and cases involving hit-and-run drivers or uninsured motorists may require immediate action with your own insurance company to preserve coverage.
Engaging a Plymouth car accident attorney early ensures proper deadlines are met, evidence is preserved, and your claim is positioned for maximum recovery. Time is a strategic factor in any personal injury case; acting promptly protects both your legal rights and potential compensation.
How to File a Car Accident Claim in Plymouth
Many assume filing a car accident claim is as simple as submitting forms to an insurance company, but the legal process behind a lawsuit is far more demanding. Massachusetts requires specific documents, precise wording, strict deadlines, and detailed evidence to support each allegation.
One missed requirement can stall your case or give the insurer ammunition to limit compensation. Victims often face pressure from adjusters long before they understand their rights, which can permanently affect the value of their claim. Having a lawyer involved at the start protects the record before the insurer shapes it.
- Drafting and Filing the Complaint: The Complaint is the formal legal document that initiates the lawsuit. It must clearly state the facts of the accident, the injuries sustained, the damages sought, and the legal basis for liability. A well-drafted Complaint is critical, as errors can delay your case or even lead to dismissal.
- Proper Service of Process: All defendants, including drivers, vehicle owners, and potentially negligent third parties, must be properly served with legal notice of the lawsuit. Correct service is essential for establishing the court’s jurisdiction and preventing challenges that could derail your claim.
- Discovery and Evidence Gathering: This phase allows both sides to request documents, depose witnesses, and collect expert reports. Your lawyer coordinates medical records, accident reconstruction analyses, employment records, and insurance documents. Expert testimony may be obtained to quantify economic losses and evaluate long-term care needs.
- Settlement Negotiations: Armed with comprehensive documentation and legal strategy, your attorney negotiates with insurers to pursue a settlement that fully reflects your current and projected damages. Strategic negotiation often yields higher compensation than initial offers, as insurers recognize that a trial-ready case presents a credible threat.
- Trial Preparation and Litigation: Even if a settlement is likely, every case is prepared for trial. Trial readiness includes filing pre-trial motions, preparing witnesses, coordinating expert testimony, and developing legal arguments.
- Post-Trial or Appeal Matters: If a case proceeds to judgment, your attorney manages enforcement, lien resolution, and any necessary appeals.
A well-handled claim protects you from avoidable pitfalls that routinely hurt unrepresented victims, including missed filing windows, incomplete medical documentation, and damaging statements made early in the process. When a car accident lawyer controls each stage, the case stays on track, evidence is preserved, and the insurer cannot manipulate gaps in the record.
Client Testimonials
The legal council I received from DOLAN CONNLY starting with the initial office visit to the settlement of my personal injury case was very helpful when I needed it most. They helped me navigate all the options and told me in plain English what to expect. I was a cooperative client and provided them with all the documentation they required and was patient allowing the legal process to unfold all of which they appreciated. Given the extent of damages I incurred from the accident I was pleased with the total compensation I received. Kathleen Allen has been our attorney for a few properties and we have sold and have been very happy and satisfied with her professional care in these transactions. There is a very easy way about her, as these things can be very stressful. She was always right there for any concerns or questions that we had. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. I have closed on two houses with DOLAN CONNLY in the past 10 years. In July 2022, I worked with Kathleen Allen on a closing and was extremely impressed with her professionalism, honestly, and attention to detail. She was the only party to notice a trust was expiring weeks before the planned closing date. Her keen eye resulted in the seller extending the trust and preventing a delay in the closing. -Sam Excellent service ! Barry McIsaac was prompt and effective in dealing my claim case. We need more attorneys like him to help hold big companies accountable. I’d recommend Barry and the DOLAN CONNLY firm to anyone. I worked with Kathleen Allen to purchase my first home in Boston and she was incredible! The seller and I were not working with real estate agents, but Kathleen went above and beyond to make the closing process smooth. I was able to close on time due to her advocating and watching over me. I could not have bought this home without her help. I highly recommend anyone looking for a knowledgeable, quick, and advocating attorney to contact her to purchase a home.
Schedule a Consultation with a Lawyer Today
A car accident can change everything in seconds. With DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. on your side, evidence is protected, insurers are held in check, and your claim gains real power. Don’t risk your recovery. Contact us today and let us fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we address the questions we hear most often from clients involved in car accidents in Plymouth, Massachusetts. For guidance tailored to your situation, reach out to us directly to review your case with an attorney during a free consultation.
Who pays my medical bills after a car accident in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts law requires all vehicles to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP pays up to $8,000 in medical expenses and some lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident. If your medical costs exceed PIP limits, you can pursue additional compensation from the at-fault driver. A Plymouth car accident lawyer helps include all current and future medical expenses in your claim.
Can I file a lawsuit if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Massachusetts uses a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault at trial. Your compensation is reduced proportionally to your share of fault. For example, if total damages are $100,000 and you are 20% at fault, you could receive $80,000. An attorney can help minimize your assigned fault by gathering evidence and witness statements.
What if the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage?
Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) on your own policy can provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Your lawyer will review your policy limits and pursue these claims so the other driver’s coverage does not limit your recovery.
How does Massachusetts’s no-fault system affect my claim?
For minor injuries, PIP covers medical expenses and lost wages regardless of fault. If your injuries meet the tort threshold (medical costs over $2,000, fractures, permanent disfigurement, or serious impairment), you can pursue full damages beyond PIP, including pain and suffering, lost income, and future care.
How can I afford a car accident attorney in Plymouth?
Our car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. Legal fees are collected only if your case results in a settlement or award. This allows access to professional representation without financial barriers.
Will my case go to trial?
Most car accident cases settle, but each case is prepared as if it will go to trial. Preparing for trial strengthens your negotiation position, deters low settlement offers, and increases the likelihood that the insurance company takes your claim seriously.
Can I claim compensation for long-term or future injuries?
Yes. Massachusetts law allows recovery for both current and projected future losses. Our attorneys work with medical and financial experts to calculate ongoing medical costs, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and permanent impairment.
Can I sue if the accident involved a rideshare or delivery vehicle?
Yes. Special rules may apply to employer liability and insurance coverage. Your lawyer evaluates all responsible parties, including the company, driver, and vehicle owner, to pursue full compensation.