How to Choose a Boston Auto Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may be wondering which Boston auto accident attorneys you should contact. You have a lot of options, but this is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s a good idea to look closely at what you can expect from different Boston car accident lawyers. 

Jason Stone Injury Lawyers is a Boston personal injury law firm that has won more than $250 million in financial compensation for accident victims. Learn how we can help you with your car accident case! 

5 Reasons to Choose Jason Stone as Your Boston Car Accident Lawyer

Our compassionate team of Boston personal injury lawyers understands how disruptive a car accident can be. That’s why we do everything we can to make the legal process easier for our clients.

When you partner with us, we guarantee: 

1. Our Fast Response Time

When you reach out to discuss your potential claim, we’ll return your call within 24 hours. If for any reason we don’t get back to you within that time, we’ll treat you to lunch! 

2. Our Free Consultation

We charge nothing for your consultation, and your free case evaluation in no way obligates you to work with us. We’ll ask you about the circumstances of your car accident, listen carefully to your concerns, and offer guidance on next steps.

3. No Upfront Costs

Our Boston car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless we win your case. We also cover any costs that may come up as we work on your case, so you never have to worry about surprise legal costs. Any costs we incur, we recoup from your settlement or payout.   

4. Support Through the Recovery Process

When you’re recovering from serious injuries, you might not be able to keep up with medical bills or manage all the paperwork around your medical care. Let us handle the paperwork and communication so you can focus on rest and recovery. And if you have questions about your case or the personal injury claims process, just reach out — we’re available 24/7!

5. We Don’t Back Down

Insurance companies go to great lengths to deny or minimize compensation for car accident victims. Our Boston car accident lawyers know how to hold insurers accountable and seek compensation that’s reasonable, fair, and helps you move on with your life. 

Learn more about our Stone Cold GuaranteeⓇ!

What Our Clients Say

When looking for a car accident lawyer in Boston, take a look at client testimonials. Here’s what clients have said about Jason Stone Injury Lawyers:

The Personal Injury Claims Process: What to Expect

Any car accident attorney in Boston knows that evidence is the key to winning a case. At Jason Stone Injury Lawyers, we go above and beyond to investigate every detail related to your claim and prepare a solid case. 

Evidence Collection

We gather a wide range of evidence, such as: 

• Your accident report
• Medical records
• Photographs and traffic camera footage of the crash scene 
• Expert and eyewitness testimony
• Backgrounds about other drivers involved 

With an abundance of evidence, it becomes difficult for an at-fault party or their insurance carrier to contest your case. 

Documenting Your Costs

In a serious car accident, there may be costs that aren’t immediately obvious. For example, complex injuries may require multiple surgeries over several years, along with rehabilitation and lost wages. We work diligently to document and project your costs so we can seek compensation that covers your crash-related losses now and in the long term. 

Negotiation and Trial Preparation 

As experienced auto accident lawyers in Boston, we know insurers prefer to settle out of court when possible so they can avoid costly defense fees. We use that knowledge as an advantage in negotiations, working to help our clients avoid the stress and inconvenience of a lengthy trial. However, when insurers refuse to offer a reasonable settlement, we are well prepared to represent clients in front of a judge or jury.

What Compensation Is Available in a Boston Car Accident Lawsuit?

In The Commonwealth, you have three years from the date of a motor vehicle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and your attorney can request a specific dollar amount for your damages. Compensation for auto crash victims may include:

Medical Expenses

Compensated medical costs may include :

• Emergency room visits
• Hospital stays
• Surgeries
• Doctor appointments
• Medications
• Imaging scans
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation services
• Any specialized treatments or medical devices
• Ongoing medical care

Lost Wages

If you have to miss work because of auto accident injuries, you might be eligible for income reimbursement. Your Boston auto accident lawyer can use your pay stubs, employer letters, and income statements to assign a dollar figure to your loss of income. That figure may include your loss of future earnings, if your injuries render you unable to return to work. 

Pain and Suffering

You may be able to get compensation for your pain and suffering if you have psychological trauma related to your crash, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome, or severe anxiety that limits your ability to drive.

Losses Due to Wrongful Death

When the worst happens and a family member is killed in an auto accident, survivors are devastated. You’ll need a Boston wrongful death lawyer who is empathetic, compassionate, and caring — and who will fight for the compensation you deserve. 

 In addition to compensation for your late family member’s burial and funeral expenses, you may be eligible for compensation to cover quantifiable and subjective losses. “Quantifiable” losses can include the loss of a partner’s or spouse’s lifetime income. “Subjective” losses can include pain and suffering and loss of companionship. 

How Is Negligence Established in a Car Crash Case?

When you choose us as your car accident lawyer in Boston, we examine every aspect of your case to establish negligence. We may look at factors like whether other parties were driving too fast for the road conditions at the time of your accident, and whether they violated any Massachusetts traffic laws. 

Our goal is to prove that these elements of negligence were present when your crash happened:

Duty of Care

A duty of care is a legal or moral obligation to act in a way that doesn’t jeopardize the safety of others. In the context of driving, that means — at a minimum — complying with state and federal traffic laws. 

Breach of Duty of Care

When a person acts carelessly or recklessly, they violate their duty of care. For example, it’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so a motorist who gets behind the wheel while intoxicated is in breach of their duty to care. Along with facing civil and criminal penalties if they cause an accident, they are also liable for anyone’s injuries they caused.

Causation

“Causation” is the direct relationship between a breach of duty to care and the harm to others. Here’s an example of how causation is proven: 

• A motorist drove drunk, violating their breach of care
• The motorist then crashed into another vehicle
• The people in the other vehicle suffered injuries in the crash

Losses and Partial Fault

Massachusetts has a comparative negligence rule that applies to auto collision cases. If you are 1-50% liable for your auto crash, a judge or jury may award a portion of the compensation you request. In this situation, the court may reduce your award by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% liable, you are ineligible for compensation from any other parties. 

Who Is Responsible for a Car Crash?

In auto accident lawsuits, a driver is frequently named as a defendant. In multi-vehicle crashes, there may be several people who share liability for the accident, and there are times when someone other than a motorist is at fault for an auto collision. Outside of a motorist, parties liable for car crashes may include:

• Automakers (if faulty auto parts played a role in the crash)
• Mechanics (if poor workmanship contributed to the crash)
• Government entities (if poorly maintained roads were a factor in the crash)

Regardless of who is to blame for your auto crash, the insurance companies of any liable parties want to avoid compensating you. That’s why you need a reputable auto accident lawyer in Boston.

Our Boston Auto Accident Attorneys Make the Legal Process Easier

Discover why more than 15,000 clients have chosen Jason Stone Injury Lawyers to handle their claim. If you need help after your auto accident, contact us today to set up an initial consultation.