Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Re: Personal Injury on the Job

When was the accident? Have you informed your own insurance company about your injuries; the person who hit you; or that person's insurance company? If so, when for each and how did you inform them (in writing, etc.). It sounds like payment has been made on the auto claim, but you have not indicated if you have made claims for the injuries. This is very important and needs to be done correctly in order to preserve and protect your rights to pursue a claim. It is not a matter to take lightly and you should consult with experienced counsel soon about this, if you have not already done so.

Are you in treatment for your injuries, aside from your visits to the neurologist; i.e., physical or occupational therapy?

The short answer to your question is that an appropriate claim needs to be made for the injuries through the insurance companies, and if they do not offer a reasonable settlement in compensation for the injuries, litigation would likely be necessary (technically against the person who hit you, but as handled by his/her insurer.). The more time that passes without legal notice of injuries, done properly by counsel, the lower your chances of recovering anything, even if you once had valid claims on available insurance. Don't sit on this any longer.

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Re: Personal Injury on the Job

There is a lot going on in this fact pattern. 1st of all, you should contact a massachusetts attorney regarding the rear-ender. Since the accident occured there, that is the most appropriate forum to bring the case.

As far as the worker's comp component goes, I would need to know a few more things to accurately advise you. It is not a cut and dried situatuion you are describing. Feel free to give me a ring.

Jim

Re: Personal Injury on the Job

I agree with both Attorney Tiedemann and Attorney Aspell. I am licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Stanger & Arnold, LLP handles both serious personal injury and workers' compensation claims. Our office is conveniently located in West Hartford but, given the seriousness of your injuries, I would be happy to discuss your case further at your home if it is more convenient. There is no fee for this consultation and we typically handle these cases on a contingency basis which means you do not pay an attorneys' fee unless there is a financial recovery.

You can learn more about Stanger & Arnold, LLP at http://www.salaw.us

Regards,

Peter Van Dyke

Re: Personal Injury on the Job

I do not handle work comp cases but it sounds like work comp as to our employer.

As to the driver yes you should seek compensation and retain counsel.