Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Sometimes accidents happen. Even seemingly minor accidents can have long reaching consequences. After an accident, it is normal to feel lost and in need of direction. We will provide you with advice and guidance to help you get back on track. If you were personally injured due to the negligence of another, you are entitled to compensation. Considerations such as pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages should be considered. We will work to provide you with the help, support, advice, guidance, and assistance that you need when dealing with a personal injury situation. We will focus on helping you and your family recover the maximum compensation available under the law so you can focus on getting better. To accommodate our New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fall River, MA client’s needs, home & hospital visits are available.
The Law Office of Gray & Associates represents injured parties in the following personal injury areas:
⦁ Automobile Accidents
⦁ Motorcycle Accidents
⦁ Pedestrian Accidents
⦁ Dog Bite Injuries
⦁ Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful Death: The Law Office of Gray & Associates of New Bedford, MA is dedicated to unrelenting advocacy for the personally injured and those who have lost loved ones due to wrongful death.
Please call the Law Office of Gray & Associates today at 1-508-985-0054 to discuss your injuries and begin the process of obtaining the financial compensation you deserve. No Fee Unless Successful!
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Personal Injury Lawyers
Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
Before accepting any money from another individual or company due to an accident, you should first consult a personal injury lawyer, such as the Law Office or Gray & Associates, P.C., to help ensure that you are paid appropriate compensation for your injuries.
Sometimes you won’t know the extent of your injury until weeks or even months after the accident or injury occurred. What may have just seemed like a simple bump on the head could turn out to be more serious than originally thought. This is when it is time to get an attorney involved.
If you have even the smallest concern that you’ve been unjustly injured in a car accident or elsewhere, contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation.
Personal injury cases range quite broadly and each state has a different definition of what personal injury entails. In Massachusetts, whenever a defendant has shown negligence by any means and has caused an injury to you or a loved one, this is grounds for a personal injury case.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Automobile accidents and motorcycle accidents are common personal injury cases in Massachusetts. At the Law Office of Gray & Associates, P.C., our New Bedford attorneys analyze to what extent that the defendant was at fault and what compensation you should be awarded in order to pay for medical bills and other losses.
- Pedestrian accidents happen frequently due to negligent or distracted drivers. The injuries caused to a pedestrian can often be severe and lead to mounting medical bills. It is important to get the proper compensation so you can return to your daily activities and job.
- Dog bite injuries are another common personal injury case. Dog attacks can be extensive and serious, and if the owner is found to be guilty of negligence, then our law office will make sure you get the help you need to recover as quickly as possible.
If you’ve been a victim of any of the above accidents, please contact our personal injury attorneys today.
Auto Accidents Happen: Let Us Help
After being in a car accident in New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, MA or the surrounding areas of South Coast Massachusetts, you may experience a variety of emotions. In addition to the potential injuries to yourself, family and loved ones, you may also be coping with the emotional stress of the accident, damage to your vehicle, potential loss of employment income, financial concerns, and mounting medical bills. There is hope, and a way to navigate this confusion and return order to your life. The Law Office of Gray & Associates, PC will work to help you through this process. There is no legal fee unless we have successfully settled or litigated your case.
Please do not delay in seeking necessary medical care. If you wait to seek medical care, it can be more difficult to prove that your injuries were a result of the car accident. In Massachusetts, there is ‘no fault’ personal injury protection insurance that may be available to you. Even if you are initially unsure if you are injured, a quick physical exam could reveal unknown internal injuries. If you were injured in a car accident, you should strongly consider riding in an ambulance to a medical treatment facility; so that you are being constantly monitored and cared for while waiting for a physician’s review.
Dealing with insurance companies is rarely quick or easy. Unfortunately, insurance companies often dispute many of your expenses and damages. The Law Office of Gray & Associates, PC shall diligently work on your half to help you obtain full compensation for your accident related injuries.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Try to avoid an accident by staying visible
For pedestrians and cyclists, it is important to wear bright clothing after sunset, and cyclists should always have a rear and front light to notify cars of your whereabouts. Heading out for an after sunset walk with your dog or loved one? Bring a flashlight! There are so many products out there these days that are lightweight, weather resistant and affordable — and these little lights can end up saving your life.
Drivers and Pedestrians should be aware:
- Drivers are required by state law to stop for all pedestrians who have entered crosswalks. Whenever you enter a city, town or village, be aware of the crosswalk signs in the middle of the road or on the side of the roads.
- Pedestrians need to obey traffic signals at all intersections; they exist in order to provide safe passage from one side of the street to the other.
- Drivers are allowed to proceed forward once all pedestrians have left the crosswalk. It’s important to look to the left or the right before passing through the crosswalk section in case other pedestrians are running to cross the street.
- Pedestrians must look both ways before crossing the street — even if they are about to enter a crosswalk — because vehicles may not see you or they may be too close to the crosswalk to stop in time for you to cross.
Pedestrian accidents happen every year, a majority of which happen due to low visibility. For drivers, it is important to keep headlights on during dusk as well as after sunset. Pedestrians should always wear reflective gear if they are out on the streets after sunset.
Pedestrian Accidents Happen: Let us Help
Pedestrian accidents are traffic accidents, where a pedestrian is a victim. A pedestrian is at risk when walking in the street, using crosswalks, or even walking down the sidewalk. The elderly and children are more likely to be hurt in a pedestrian accident by a vehicle.
An inattentive driver, motorcyclist, or bicyclist who does not see a pedestrian can cause serious injury if they hit someone. A risky driver that loses control of a vehicle poses a serious risk to nearby pedestrians. When pedestrian accidents happen, injured pedestrians deserve outstanding legal representation and fair compensation.
In addition to the pain and discomfort a victim endures after an accident, there is often emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, and mounting bills. The attorneys at the Law Office of Gray & Associates, P.C. located in New Bedford, MA take all of these factors into account when seeking just compensation for an injury. We will focus on trying to your maximum compensation and providing excellent support, advice, and guidance while you recover.
If you have been injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian, The Law Office of Gray & Associates, P.C. is ready to represent you. We are committed to providing you convenient and compassionate service. Need us to come to you? Depending on your circumstances, we even offer hospital and in-home meetings.
Please call the Law Office of Gray & Associates, P.C. today at 1-508-985-0054 to discuss your injuries and begin the process of seeking the financial compensation you deserve. No Legal Fee Unless Successful! We want you to “Understand Your Rights!”
Dog Attacks
In Massachusetts, if a dog injures someone the owner is liable for any injury caused by their dog. Even if the owner is not at fault and did not have anything to do with their dog’s aggressive behavior, they are responsible for their dog’s actions. Dog bites are considered a public health hazard as dog bite injuries frequently become infected.
When making contact with a dog you have to be careful. The people that tend to be the most at risk are the ones that spend considerable time around your dog. Neighbors, family members and small children are high risk for dog injuries; so, people need to be alert around even the most trained dog.
Dog attacks can be scary and present long-lasting issues for the victim. Dog attack victims can sustain minor injuries from bruises and scratches to more serious injuries like the loss of limbs and rabies. When a dog attack is caused by an owner or caretaker’s negligence, you should contact a personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Gray & Associates, PC for legal representation.
Like any other personal injury case, notice of a claim should be filed as soon as the incident has occurred. Dog bite injuries can result in significant complications, including infection, scarring and panic attacks. In addition to physical trauma, victims are at a higher risk of developing a fear of dog and distrusting dogs in the future.
A dog owner should be fully educated with regard to training their dog, keeping it contained, and protecting themselves and bystanders at all times. The owner of a dog is completely responsible and the excuse of a dog being aggressive is not acceptable. The owner is required to keep the dog away and safe from the public.
What to do after a dog attack:
- Call the police: The Police will document what happened.
- Write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses who observed the attack.
- Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. By seeking prompt medical treatment, you will have a better chance of avoiding infection and documenting your injuries.
- Take photographs of your injuries and write down exactly what happened.
Call the Law Office of Gray & Associates, PC located in New Bedford MA to arrange a free consultation. We serve the surrounding towns for dog bite related cases including New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Bristol County and other Plymouth County Massachusetts
towns.
Call today at (508) 985-0054!