Truck Accident Attorney in Boston, MA
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A truck accident on Boston’s busy roads can leave you dealing with serious injuries while the trucking company and its insurer are already investigating the crash. You need someone looking out for your interests, too. At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., a truck accident lawyer in Boston can uncover what went wrong, determine who should be held responsible, and pursue compensation for the losses you have suffered.
Why Boston Truck Accident Victims Choose DOLAN CONNLY, P.C.
Truck accidents are some of the most severe types of motor vehicle accidents. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks often result in catastrophic injuries. Having a Boston truck accident lawyer on your side can make all the difference. For over 25 years, injured drivers have turned to DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. for complex cases where the stakes are high.
This is why clients in Boston and across Massachusetts trust us to handle their personal injury claim:
- Veteran-Owned Law Firm: Our team is led by a former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate General, bringing a unique discipline, integrity, and focus to every case.
- Proven Results: With millions recovered in settlements and verdicts, our personal injury lawyers in Boston are trusted to handle even the most challenging truck accident cases.
- Personalized Attention: We care about your recovery and will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to face mounting medical bills and lost wages while also trying to recover from serious injuries. Our truck accident lawyers in Boston are ready to shoulder the legal fight and pursue the full financial recovery you are owed.
We are trial-ready lawyers who do not accept lowball settlement offers and will take cases to court when insurers refuse to be fair.
Millions Recovered in 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.
Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle in Boston, MA
Truck accidents in Boston often occur on high-traffic corridors such as I-93, the Mass Pike (I-90), the Southeast Expressway, and the truck routes serving Logan Airport, the Seaport, and Conley Terminal. Boston also sees a crash type all its own: overheight trucks striking the low bridges on Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive, a hazard so common that locals call it getting “Storrowed.”
The danger is especially severe for people outside the truck: according to Massachusetts crash data cited by MassDOT (2019 to 2023 FARS data), large trucks were involved in 28% of bicyclist and micromobility fatalities and 5% of pedestrian fatalities statewide. Many of these crashes involved preventable factors such as driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, and mechanical failures.
Our truck accident lawyers in Boston can represent you in a wide range of cases, including:
- Rear-end collisions
- Jackknife accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Wide-turn accidents
- Truck driver fatigue accidents
- Trucking company negligence
- Unsecured cargo accidents
- Driving under the influence (DUI) accidents
Our firm has handled serious truck accident and motor vehicle injury cases for decades, and we understand how liability may extend beyond the truck driver to trucking companies, maintenance providers, cargo loaders, or other third parties. We investigate these claims, identify all liable parties, and build strong personal injury cases supported by evidence, including violations of Massachusetts trucking laws.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, one of our best truck accident lawyers in Boston is ready to stand by your side. Your future matters to us, and we will do everything we can to help you get back on your feet.
What Damages Can You Claim in a Truck Accident Case in Boston?
Under Massachusetts personal injury law, truck accident victims may be entitled to recover damages that compensate for both their economic losses and the long-term impact of serious injuries. These claims are designed to make you “whole” again by accounting for medical costs, lost income, and the lasting effects of the crash.
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, ongoing treatment, and future medical needs.
- Lost Wages & Reduced Earning Capacity: Income lost while recovering, as well as diminished ability to work in the future due to lasting injuries.
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, and the overall impact the injury has on your quality of life.
- Property Damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and any other personal property damaged in the crash.
- Permanent Disability, Scarring or Disfigurement: Compensation for long-term or permanent conditions, including disability, scarring, or loss of mobility.
The amount you can recover may also depend on liability disputes and Massachusetts’ modified comparative negligence rule, which can reduce compensation if you share responsibility for the accident. Certain motor vehicle injury claims are also subject to statutory requirements for recovering pain and suffering damages.
A Boston truck accident lawyer at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. can document your financial losses, assess future treatment and care needs, and challenge insurance companies that undervalue serious injuries. We work to build a claim that reflects both the immediate costs of the crash and its long-term impact on your life.
We advance all costs.
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for your injuries.
Why Preserving Evidence After a Boston Truck Accident Matters
Trucking companies and their insurers may begin investigating a serious crash within hours. Critical evidence, including electronic logging device (ELD) records, black box data, dashcam footage, and maintenance logs, is often in their possession. Some records have limited retention periods, making early preservation essential.
Our Boston truck accident lawyers can send a formal evidence preservation letter notifying the trucking company of its obligation to retain relevant records when litigation is reasonably anticipated. We may also work with accident reconstruction experts to examine vehicle damage, roadway evidence, and the circumstances of the collision. Taking these steps early can help protect critical evidence before it becomes unavailable and strengthen your claim against the responsible parties.
How a Truck Accident Attorney in Boston Can Help
Our truck accident lawyers in Boston are here to stand by you, guiding you through every step of the legal process with care, compassion, and dedication. Here is how we will handle your personal injury claim in Massachusetts to ensure you get the justice you deserve:
Early Investigation and Evidence Gathering
We obtain police reports, witness statements, driver logs, and maintenance records. For crashes involving South Boston freight routes or the highways serving the Port of Boston, we also examine delivery schedules, trucking company records, and available traffic footage to establish what happened.
Accident Reconstruction and Expert Testimony
Complex interchanges, heavy traffic, and restricted turning space can complicate truck accidents in Boston. We work with reconstruction experts when necessary to analyze vehicle movements, road conditions, and crash data to determine fault.
Comprehensive Damage Evaluation
We assess medical bills, lost wages, future treatment needs, and reduced earning capacity. We also evaluate pain and suffering and other recoverable losses under Massachusetts personal injury law.
Challenging Low Settlement Offers
Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Insurers may argue that you contributed to the crash to reduce or defeat your claim. We challenge unsupported fault allegations and negotiate using evidence of liability and the full extent of your damages.
Preparing Your Case for Trial
When a fair settlement is not possible, we prepare your case for litigation. Depending on jurisdiction and the amount in dispute, a serious Boston truck accident lawsuit may proceed in Suffolk County Superior Court.
A truck accident attorney in Boston will give you the guidance, resources, and fierce representation you need to secure the compensation you need to recover after a serious commercial vehicle crash.
You don’t have to face this journey alone. Contact our law firm today, and let us protect your claim while you focus on recovery.
What to Do Immediately After a Truck Accident in Boston, MA
After a truck accident, it can be difficult to think clearly. Pain, shock, and confusion are common, but the steps you take after a truck accident in Boston can affect both your recovery and your ability to pursue compensation. If you are physically able, take the following steps to protect your health and preserve important evidence:
- Seek Medical Attention: Get emergency care if needed, even if your injuries do not seem severe. Concussions, internal injuries, and other conditions may not cause immediate symptoms. Prompt treatment also helps document your injuries.
- Call the Police: Report the crash to 911. Depending on where it occurred, Boston Police or Massachusetts State Police may respond and investigate. Ask how to obtain a copy of the official accident report.
- Document the Scene: Photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, visible injuries, and the truck’s company name, license plate, and USDOT number, if accessible. Collect witness contact information and the truck driver’s insurance details when it is safe to do so.
- Contact a Boston Truck Accident Attorney: Trucking companies may have access to evidence that you cannot obtain independently, including driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records. An attorney can take steps to preserve this information and investigate liability.
Avoid admitting fault or agreeing to a recorded statement or early settlement without understanding your rights. Massachusetts’ comparative negligence rule can affect your compensation if you are found partially responsible for the collision.
A truck accident lawyer near you is ready to protect critical evidence, handle communications with insurers, and pursue the compensation available under Massachusetts law.
How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in MA?
In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the accident date, as specified under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 260 § 2A. Missing this deadline can prevent you from pursuing compensation through a lawsuit, although certain exceptions may apply.
Three years may seem like plenty of time, but trucking company records, electronic driving data, and other critical evidence can become harder to obtain as time passes. Acting early gives your attorney more time to investigate the crash, preserve evidence, and identify all potentially liable parties.
Contact a Boston truck accident attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. as soon as possible to protect your rights, preserve evidence, and avoid missing critical deadlines.
Real 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 Boston Truck Accident Lawyer
If you were injured by a negligent truck driver or trucking company, DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. is ready to help. A truck accident lawyer will review your case, explain your legal options, and pursue compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Contact us today for a free consultation. There are no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we have addressed some of the most common questions we hear from truck accident victims. If you need further assistance, a truck accident lawyer is ready to answer your questions.
Who can be held liable for a commercial truck accident in Boston?
The truck driver isn’t always the only one responsible. If a driver causes a crash on I-93 after exceeding federal driving-hour limits, the investigation may reveal that the trucking company pressured them to meet an unrealistic delivery schedule. A brake failure may point to neglected maintenance, while a rollover involving improperly secured freight may raise questions about the company that loaded the trailer. Massachusetts law allows injured people to pursue claims against multiple responsible parties when the evidence supports it, including employers that may be liable for their drivers’ negligence.
Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault for a truck accident in Boston?
Yes. Under Massachusetts’ modified comparative negligence rule, you can generally recover compensation if your share of fault is 50% or less. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you are found 20% at fault, your damages are reduced by 20%. If your fault exceeds 50%, you generally cannot recover damages from the other negligent parties under this rule.
How much does it cost to hire a truck accident attorney in Boston, MA?
At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., we handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no upfront fees and no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. This allows you to focus on your recovery while we handle the investigation, negotiations, and litigation needed to pursue your claim under Massachusetts law.
How do you file a truck accident claim in Boston?
Start by reporting the accident, seeking medical care, and gathering available evidence. A Boston truck accident attorney can investigate the collision, identify the truck driver, trucking company, and other potentially liable parties, and submit a claim to the appropriate insurer. If negotiations do not produce a fair settlement, your attorney may file a personal injury lawsuit in the appropriate Massachusetts court.
Will my Boston truck accident case go to trial?
Not necessarily. Many truck accident claims resolve through settlement negotiations without a trial. However, disputes over trucking company negligence, injury severity, or insurance coverage can require litigation. Depending on jurisdiction and the amount in dispute, a Boston truck accident lawsuit may be heard in Suffolk County Superior Court. Our attorneys prepare cases for trial when insurers refuse to offer fair compensation.
What are the most common causes of truck accidents in Boston, MA?
Common causes include driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, unsafe lane changes, improper turns, overloaded cargo, and inadequate truck maintenance. Congestion along I-93, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and freight routes serving the Port of Boston can make commercial truck collisions particularly dangerous. Determining the cause may require examining driver logs, maintenance records, and compliance with federal trucking safety regulations.
What happens if the other driver fled the scene of the accident?
If a truck driver flees the scene, report the hit-and-run to police immediately and document any identifying details, including the trucking company’s name, license plate, or USDOT number. Your uninsured motorist coverage may provide compensation for qualifying bodily injuries if the driver cannot be identified, subject to your policy and Massachusetts law. A Boston truck accident lawyer can also investigate available surveillance footage, witness accounts, and trucking company records to help identify the responsible driver.