Boston Car Accident Attorneys

Millions Recovered for Victims Across the Greater Boston, the North Shore and the South Shore

Few things are as frightening as being involved in a serious car accident. One moment you’re going about your normal day—the next, your whole life has changed. Depending on the exact circumstances involved in your situation, you could be facing exorbitant medical bills, lost income from time taken off work to receive medical treatment, and future lost earnings due to temporary or permanent disabilities. And, of course, this is nothing to say of the immense physical and emotional pain and suffering you are experiencing.

At Avalon Law Offices, P.C., we understand what you are going through. We were founded by Boston car accident attorney Danilo Avalon and are proudly staffed by other extensively experienced attorneys capable of handling all types of car accident claims, including those involving catastrophic bodily injury and wrongful death. He is passionate about fighting for the justice and fair compensation you deserve. If you suffered a serious personal injury or lost a loved one due to the careless, negligent, or reckless actions of another motorist or another entity, trust your recovery to Avalon Law Offices, P.C.. 

Contact us online or call (617) 765-9454 for a free consultation. We have secured millions on behalf of our clients; find out how we can help you today. We offer service in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verde Creole, French, and Portuguese.

Who Is At Fault for Your Accident? 

In order to secure compensation for injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision in the Greater Boston Area, you must show that you are no more than 50 percent at fault for the crash. Massachusetts follows what is known as the “modified comparative negligence,” or shared fault, rule. Under this rule, you may still be able to collect compensation if you were partially at fault for an accident, as long as the other driver was as much or more at fault. 

There are plenty of reasons someone could be considered “at fault” for an accident. In general, most of them come down to the idea of “negligence,” or willful disregard of the duty of care that someone has to those around them. This could be a willful choice, such as deciding to send a text message while driving, but it could also be purely accidental, such as in the case of a defective vehicle or poor road maintenance causing the incident in question.

Some of the most common causes of car accidents include: 

• Distracted driving, including texting while driving 
• Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol
• Reckless driving, including speeding and street racing 
• Engaging in road rage behaviors 
• Following too closely (“tailgating”)
• Inexperienced drivers 
• Fatigued driving and/or falling asleep at the wheel
• Failing to stop at red lights or stop signs 
• Failing to yield the right-of-way
• Poor vehicle maintenance
• Poor road maintenance
• Poor road design or construction

This list is not exhaustive; if you believe your accident was caused by another motorist or third party engaging in any of these or other negligent behaviors, reach out to our firm as soon as possible.