MA and FL Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys

O'Connell & Associates

Car accidents are a part of everyday life. John O'Connell has been litigating this type of personal injury and car accident case for the past twenty-six years.

After an accident occurs and done everything to protect your rights and case your next contact will be to your own insurance company. They will send you information on Personal Injury Protection "PIP" Benefits and may require a recorded statement. You are not required to give a recorded statement to anyone other than your own insurance company and should seek the advice of an attorney prior providing one. You may want to take a look at our answers to frequently asked insurance coverage questions.

Cases arising out of automobile accidents are the most common type of personal injury case in our court system today. This is not surprising to anyone that has driven through big-city traffic. "No-Fault" states eliminate a lot of litigation but still provides for a trial governed by the law of negligence for those that are seriously hurt. Generally, people who operate automobiles must exercise "reasonable care under the circumstances." A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates a vehicle may be required to pay for any damages, either to a person or property, caused by his or her negligence. The injured party, known as the plaintiff, is required to prove that the defendant was negligent, that the negligence caused the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff's injuries.

Knowing that someone else was at fault for your accident and proving it are two different things. Figuring out who is at fault in a car accident is a matter of deciding who violated traffic laws and/or was negligent. An attorney will examine police reports, review state traffic laws, talk to witnesses, take photos of your accident site and damaged car, and conduct his own investigation to help you determine who was at fault for your accident. He will also prepare the medical documentation of your claim.

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you must not hesitate to seek legal counsel from a personal injury attorney experienced in automobile accident cases in order to best protect your interests.

We offer a free initial consultation.

We have offices in Massachusetts and Florida. Our Massachusetts office is located at 841 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746. Our Florida office is located at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33131. You can contact John at (617) 996-2500 anytime. Or you can send an email message to him at oconnell@oapc.com.