Car Accident Lawyers in Easton, MA
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Easton is no stranger to car accidents. Crashes happen on Route 138, Route 106, Route 123, and the local roads connecting residents, commuters, and Stonehill College to neighboring communities. After a collision, you may be facing medical treatment, missed work, vehicle damage, and pressure from insurance companies before you have had time to understand the full impact of your injuries.
An Easton car accident attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. can investigate what happened, deal with the insurers, and pursue the compensation available under Massachusetts law.
Why Injured Drivers in Easton Choose DOLAN CONNLY, P.C.
Since 2000, DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. has represented people injured in car accidents and other serious incidents throughout Bristol County and Massachusetts. Our attorneys understand that a claim is about more than repairing a vehicle. It is about establishing what happened, documenting the full extent of your injuries, and holding the responsible parties and insurers accountable.
- Over Two Decades of Litigation Experience: From the initial investigation through negotiations and courtroom proceedings, our personal injury attorneys in Easton guide clients through every stage of their case. When an insurer doesn’t offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to litigate your case and fight for the result you deserve.
- Veteran-Led Representation: Attorney Gregory A. Connly, a former United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate General, built our firm around the discipline and thorough preparation that standard demands, and that same standard carries through every case we handle.
- Personal Attention: You will work directly with a dedicated car accident attorney throughout the case. We take the time to understand your injuries, how they affected your life, and are always available to answer your questions.
Whether your crash happened in North Easton, Easton Center, or South Easton, you can speak directly with a car accident attorney near you about what happened. Your first consultation is free, so it doesn’t cost you anything to get more information about your claim.
Millions Secured for Clients Across Massachusetts
$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 Car Accident Cases We Handle in Easton, Massachusetts
Easton car accidents can happen on busy roads such as Washington Street (Route 138), Route 106, and Route 123, as well as on local roads near North Easton, South Easton, and Borderland State Park. Traffic from Stonehill College, nearby businesses, commuters, and drivers traveling to Route 24 can increase congestion around major intersections. In fact, MassDOT identified the intersection of Foundry Street and Turnpike Street in Easton as one of the state’s top crash locations, logging 31 crashes in under three years, according to a road safety audit conducted for the intersection.
If you were injured in a crash in Easton, the location may help identify important evidence, including traffic-camera footage, nearby business video, witness accounts, road conditions, and vehicle damage. That’s why working with a car accident lawyer who knows the local roads matters.
Our car accident attorneys in Easton, MA, handle all types of injury claims, including:
- Rear-end and chain-reaction collisions
- Intersection crashes and failure-to-yield accidents
- Route 138, Route 106, and Route 123 accidents
- Crashes involving traffic traveling to or from Routes 24 and I-495
- Distracted driving accidents
- Drunk and drug-impaired driving
- Speeding and aggressive driving
- Weather-related crashes
- Deer and other animal collisions
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Teen and inexperienced driver crashes
- Rollover and single-vehicle accidents
- Fatal car accidents and wrongful death claims
Different types of car accident cases require different legal strategies. A rear-end collision may turn on vehicle damage, traffic patterns, and witness accounts, while a crash involving a road defect, impaired driver, commercial vehicle, or fatal injury may involve additional parties, insurance policies, statutory requirements, or expert investigation.
Our car accident attorneys know how these claims are handled in Easton and throughout Bristol County, including how local roadway conditions, available evidence, insurance practices, and court procedures can affect the outcome of a personal injury claim in Massachusetts.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Car Accident in Easton?
Massachusetts uses a no-fault insurance system for certain initial accident-related expenses. Personal injury protection, or PIP, generally provides up to $8,000 per person for covered medical expenses and certain lost wages, subject to the rules governing coordination with health insurance and the terms of the motor vehicle policy.
Depending on the circumstances of your Easton car accident, you may seek compensation for:
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medication, and reasonably necessary future treatment.
- Lost income: Wages lost because of the accident and diminished future earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, and the effects of the injury on your daily life.
- Permanent injuries: Long-term disability, disfigurement, scarring, or loss of function.
- Property damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property damaged in the crash.
- Wrongful death: Damages available to eligible family members when a car accident results in death.
A claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver is subject to the Massachusetts’ tort threshold. Generally, the injured person must incur more than $2,000 in reasonable medical, hospital, and nursing expenses, unless the injury falls within statutory exceptions such as permanent and serious disfigurement, or loss of sight or hearing.
What If the Other Driver Does Not Have Enough Insurance?
A serious collision can cause damages that exceed the at-fault driver’s available liability coverage. Massachusetts requires minimum bodily injury liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, and drivers may carry higher limits or additional coverage.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may provide another source of compensation when the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage. An Easton car accident attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. can review the available policies and determine which sources of coverage may apply to your claim.
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You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for your injuries.
How a Car Accident Attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. Protects Your Claim
A car accident claim often turns on evidence that can disappear or become harder to interpret over time. Our attorneys work to reconstruct the collision, identify the responsible parties, and document how the crash has affected your health, work, finances, and daily life.
✓ Reconstructing the collision: We examine police reports, vehicle damage, photographs, witness statements, traffic-camera footage, event data, and other available evidence to determine how the crash occurred.
✓ Investigating driver conduct: We look for evidence of distracted driving, speeding, impairment, fatigue, unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and other violations that may establish negligence.
✓ Examining the roadway and vehicles: We investigate traffic signals, signage, visibility, pavement conditions, vehicle maintenance, and mechanical failures when they may have contributed to the collision.
✓ Identifying every potentially responsible party: Depending on the facts, a claim may involve another driver, a vehicle owner, an employer, a manufacturer, a repair facility, or a public entity responsible for a roadway.
✓ Building the damages claim: We gather medical records, treatment recommendations, wage information, and other documentation to show the full effect of your injuries, including future care and reduced earning capacity.
✓ Handling insurers and settlement negotiations: We communicate with the insurance companies, respond to their requests, and negotiate from a position supported by evidence rather than accepting an early offer that does not reflect your losses.
✓ Preparing for court when necessary: If the insurer refuses to make a fair offer, we can file suit in the Bristol County Superior Court in Taunton or the appropriate Massachusetts district court, conduct discovery, consult qualified experts, and present evidence about what happened to secure the compensation you deserve.
Insurers may try to shift blame, downplay your injuries, or pressure you into accepting a settlement before you know what your claim is truly worth. Once you settle a claim it is over. Understanding Massachusetts car accident laws can help you recognize your rights before making that decision.
Speak with a car accident lawyer in Easton during a free consultation so we can review the offer and explain whether it fairly reflects your losses.
You Have Limited Time to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Easton, MA
According to the Massachusetts statute of limitations, you have three years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waiting can make it harder to preserve important evidence, including vehicle damage, camera footage, witness information, and accident-scene conditions.
Different deadlines or notice requirements may apply to claims involving defective public roads or government entities. For example, a claim involving a defect in a town-maintained road may require written notice within 30 days under M.G.L. c. 84, § 18. Claims against the Commonwealth, or another public entity, may involve additional statutory requirements, so do not assume the general three-year deadline applies.
Contact a car accident lawyer at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. in Easton promptly to protect your rights and determine which deadlines apply to your claim.
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 Free Consultation With a Car Accident Lawyer
Insurance adjusters start evaluating your claim within days. Speak with a car accident attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. today for a free consultation. If your injuries make it hard to travel, we will come to you at a convenient location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers answer the most common questions we hear from injured drivers in Easton below. For personalized guidance, contact our law firm today.
What should I do immediately after being hit by a car in Easton, MA?
Get to safety, call 911, and get medical attention. If you can, take photos of the scene, exchange information with the other driver and witnesses, and avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement to an insurer. Speak to a car accident lawyer at our firm as soon as possible so we can shield you from early mistakes, lowball settlement offers, and request important evidence to be preserved.
Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault for a car accident in Easton, MA?
Being partly responsible for a crash does not automatically prevent you from recovering damages. Under Massachusetts’ modified comparative negligence law, your damages are reduced in proportion to your share of fault. However, you cannot recover if your negligence is greater than the total negligence of the defendants.
What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer in Easton?
The personal injury attorneys at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront attorney fees and the firm is paid only if compensation for your injuries is obtained. Your initial consultation is free, giving you an opportunity to discuss the accident, your injuries, and your potential claim before deciding whether to move forward.
How long does a car accident claim usually take to resolve?
There is no set timeline. A straightforward claim may resolve in a few months, while cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, multiple insurance policies, or litigation can take a year or longer. The insurance company’s investigation, the time needed for your medical recovery, and other factors, affect how long your case takes. Massachusetts does not impose a specific deadline on insurers to settle a claim, but they must respond to claims within a reasonable time period.
What is the average settlement for a car accident in Easton, MA?
There is no reliable average settlement amount for car accidents in Easton. Every claim is different, and the value depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, long-term effects, pain and suffering, available insurance coverage, and any applicable percentage of fault. Our car accident attorneys can review the specific facts of your accident and give you a realistic assessment of what your claim may be worth.