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Car Accidents in Boston, MA

There are thousands of car accidents in Massachusetts every year, with over 300 resulting in fatalities. In fact, Allstate’s 2019 “America’s Best Drivers Report'' ranked Boston as 198 out of 200 for the safest cities to drive in.

The majority of car accidents are caused by human error. This means that most accidents occur as a result of a driver’s response to a situation, and the accident may have been preventable if the driver had acted differently.

Car accidents can cause serious physical pain, emotional distress, and costly property damage. If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if our Boston auto accident attorneys can seek compensation on your behalf.

Where Do Car Crashes Occur in Boston?

A car accident can take place anywhere, but data from the City of Boston shows that accidents tend to happen more often at certain intersections.

Areas where car accidents in Boston occur on a regular basis include: 

  • American Legion @ Blue Hill Ave.
  • American Legion @ Cummins Hwy.
  • American Legion @ Walk Hill St.
  • Blue Hill Ave. @ Seaver St.
  • Harrison Ave. @ Dudley St.
  • Harvard St. @ Walk Hill St.
  • Massachusetts Ave. @ Melnea Cass Blvd.

Accidents involving pedestrians in Boston are also more likely to happen at busy intersections.

Vision Zero Campaign in Boston

"In 2015 the City of Boston committed to Vision Zero, a data-driven effort to eliminate serious and fatal crashes on city streets by 2030. Nearly six years later, the City of Boston has demonstrated consistent and measurable progress toward its goals, and has much to be proud of, including continuing to reduce pedestrian fatalities during a year when they skyrocketed across the country."

If you or a loved one was injured by a driver in a Boston intersection, contact us to see if you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Common Causes of a Car Accident in Boston, MA

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), human error and negligent drivers account for 93% of all automobile accidents.

Some common causes of car accidents include: 

  • Distracted driving: If someone is on their phone, eating, or otherwise not paying attention to the road in front of them, they are more likely to cause an accident.
  • Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may impact your ability to drive safely and endangers other motorists as well.
  • Reckless driving: Running red lights, switching lanes without signaling, and not checking for other cars at an intersection can all result in an unnecessary car accident.
  • Speeding: Going over the speed limit increases your likelihood of crashing and can increase the risk of fatal injuries.

While the actions of a driver are often to blame for car accidents in Boston, a small percentage of accidents can also be caused by other factors.

Other factors that may cause a car accident in Boston include: 

  • Animal crossings (deer, raccoons, dogs, etc.)
  • Mechanical malfunctions (faulty brakes or defective steering)
  • Poor weather (fog, snow, ice, rain, etc.)

Car accidents can result in injuries to both the driver and passenger(s) of all cars involved in the accident. Injuries can be mild, severe, or even fatal.

Common Boston Car Accident Injuries

After a car accident, it is important to be checked out by a medical professional to determine the extent of your injuries. A car crash victim may need brain/body scans, surgery, slings, casts, mobility assistance, medication, and physical therapy, among other things.

Often, physical injuries are just one side of the equation. Many drivers also experience stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a motor vehicle accident. A car crash victim may even require talk therapy or career coaching if they have lost their ability to work in their current position.

Generally speaking, the more severe one’s accident and injuries, the higher the potential compensation may be in an auto accident lawsuit.

Common injuries in a car crash include:

  • Broken bones
  • Burns
  • Cuts, bruises, or abrasions
  • Injuries from airbags or seat belts
  • Loss of hearing or vision
  • Paralysis
  • Permanent scarring
  • Organ damage
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Sprained muscles or torn ligaments
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Whiplash (neck injury)

From a financial standpoint, car crash victims can drain their resources by simply trying to recover and heal, which is why it’s important to contact a Boston auto accident attorney as soon as possible.

If you have been hurt in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, our car accident attorneys in Boston may be to help you obtain full and fair compensation to help pay for any medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident.

What to Do If You’re in a Car Accident in Boston

After a car accident, your first step is also your most important: Get the medical attention that you require. The immediate aftermath of motor vehicle crashes can be confusing and overwhelming — and physical and mental injuries may not readily present themselves for several days.

1. Dial 9-1-1

Address your immediate situation. If you’re hurt and need assistance, call for help. Dialing 9-1-1 is a crucial but sometimes overlooked step.

From a legal standpoint, it also helps to have a record of the accident — when it happened, how it happened, who was involved, and what the injuries were.

2. Collect Evidence 

If you’re able to, it’s very important to take photographs of the scene on your phone and write down the immediate circumstances surrounding your accident.

Be sure to record the following in your photos and notes:

  • Eye-witness accounts
  • License plates of all cars involved in the accident
  • Nearby road signs
  • Traffic around you
  • Weather and road conditions

In both an insurance claim and a car accident lawsuit, this evidence will help prove that the accident and the injuries you suffered were not your fault.

3. Call a Lawyer

If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to file a Boston car accident lawsuit and pursue financial compensation to cover your medical bills, missed work time, and more.

Insurance companies work hard to maintain their profits and often pressure victims into accepting a settlement immediately after a car accident. Avoid taking a smaller payout that may not cover all of your accident-related expenses.

Instead, contact us to see if a Boston auto accident lawyer can fight on your behalf to secure the compensation you truly need to recover.

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Video Summary: Hear why Matt chose to file a car accident lawsuit with the help of Sokolove Law.

My name is Matt, and I contacted Sokolove Law after getting in a car accident. I'm a big fisherman, I love to hunt, and I'm always exploring stuff in this area. I go to this beach parking lot regularly to check to see if there are any fish biting. It's a drive I take multiple times a day. It's right down the street. I was just driving along, I was minding my own business, driving the speed limit, and all of a sudden someone was just driving into the side of my car and crashing into it. My car was completely totaled. I ended up on somebody's front yard.

Probably a day or two later, I started having some really, really bad back cramps, which is something that I've never in my life experienced. They were really really bad — I actually fell over because my whole back just seized up. It was just a pain I had never felt before. I probably had to go to physical therapy for somewhere between eight and nine weeks. Once I started having to go to physical therapy and once I started to get medical treatment for this, it felt like that shouldn't be something I have to pay for. It wasn’t my fault. It was someone else’s fault. Somebody was irresponsible and crashed into me. That’s when I started thinking about Sokolove Law.

I reached out to the law firm one week after the accident. The reason I did that was I was interested to see how much money would be available for a crash like this. I've never done anything accident-lawsuit-related in my life until now, and I was very surprised at how easy things were. Honestly, it was just so professionally done. That’s how I would describe it. My experience working with the legal team at Sokolove Law was excellent. It was super simple. They were super professional. Everything was laid out very clearly, and there was no confusion about what needed to be done at all. They did a lot of work to get that settlement done, and I’m really happy that I was able to find them, contact them, and get things done.

When the case was settled, I felt very relieved. I felt very happy, actually, because things were done, the check was there, and I didn’t have to deal with any of this anymore. I wish that my car didn’t get totaled, but I ended up getting a new car out of it, and, you know, everything’s going well now. I would recommend other people contact a firm like Sokolove Law after a car accident because injuries from car accidents aren’t always immediately apparent. It could be something that flares up later, like in my case. My back hurt more and more over the following days after the accident. I just feel like not enough people know what their options are when they get into a crash. You don’t have to just call the insurance company. You can talk to an attorney. It doesn’t cost you any money to speak to an attorney at all. It’s completely free to speak to them. I don’t see why you wouldn’t do it if you’re injured in a car accident. It’s a very simple process, and you can get money out of it.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Settlement in Boston?

Without a car accident attorney, it can be hard to know you’re getting as much compensation as you deserve for your injuries. 

Whatever settlement offer an insurance company makes may not reflect the true value of your claim, but a Boston car accident lawyer can fight to maximize that offer and ensure you have enough to pay for all of the physical, emotional, and additional costs that you incur. 

Determining Boston Car Accident Settlements

A lot of factors go into determining how much a car accident settlement may be worth, including:

  • Damage to your property
  • Emotional and mental trauma
  • Lost wages from being unable to work
  • The cost of medical treatment for your injury, both now and in the future
  • Any out-of-pocket expenses you may have incurred

In general, the more severe your injury is, the more money you may be entitled to receive.

Some of our Boston car accident settlements include payouts as high as:

  • $965,000
  • $750,000
  • $720,000
  • $700,000
  • $600,000

Don’t delay — find an experienced car accident injury lawyer in Boston who may be able to maximize your payout from the insurance company.

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Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you understand your legal options during a free case review. Let us get you the money you deserve.

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Get Help from Our Car Accident Attorneys in Boston

At Sokolove Law, our skilled Boston car accident attorneys can fight to make sure your rights are protected at every turn. We have the resources it takes to investigate accidents and uncover the evidence needed to convince an insurance company to make a fair settlement offer. 

But if that offer is not forthcoming, we know how to prepare a compelling case that can convince a jury you are entitled to the compensation you deserve. 

Sokolove Law started in Boston more than 45 years ago. Since then, our firm has expanded across the country.

We have decades of experience and a long track record of success, recovering over $9.8 Billion for injured clients nationwide. 

Call (800) 995-1212 or fill out our contact form to find out more about how we may be able to help.

Sokolove Law Has Served Boston & New England as a Car Accident Law Firm

In 1979, Jim Sokolove founded Sokolove Law in Boston. One of his goals was to help the victims and families of people injured in auto accidents get the justice and compensation they deserve. Sokolove Law has become a nationwide firm because of Jim’s determination and vision.

We help people from all walks of life, including those of different races, genders, and economic statuses, file car accident legal claims.

We provide free legal case evaluations to our clients and will dedicate a team of legal professionals to your case, including an experienced car accident attorney, a paralegal, and a nurse case manager.

You and your family matter to us. Let us fight for you. Call (800) 995-1212 now for free help determining your eligibility to take action.

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  • Boston
  • Brockton
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  • Cambridge
  • Chicopee
  • Fall River
  • Framingham
  • Haverhill
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  • Lynn
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  • Plymouth
  • Quincy
  • Revere
  • Somerville
  • Springfield
  • Taunton
  • Waltham
  • Weymouth
  • Worcester
  • And more

Boston Neighborhoods We Serve

  • Allston-Brighton
  • Back Bay
  • Beacon Hill/West End
  • Charlestown
  • Chinatown
  • Dorchester
  • Downtown Boston
  • East Boston
  • Fenway-Kenmore
  • Hyde Park
  • Jamaica Plain
  • Mattapan
  • Mission Hill
  • North End
  • Roslindale
  • Roxbury
  • South Boston
  • South End/Bay Village
  • West Roxbury

Boston Zip Codes We Serve

  • 02108
  • 02109
  • 02110
  • 02111
  • 02112
  • 02113
  • 02114
  • 02115
  • 02116
  • 02117
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  • 02222
  • 02241
  • 02283
  • 02284
  • 02293
  • 02297
  • 02298

Cities We Serve Surrounding Boston

We serve areas across the entire United States and throughout the state of Massachusetts, including:

  • Arlington, MA
  • Belmont, MA
  • Brookline, MA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Chelsea, MA
  • Everett, MA
  • Malden, MA
  • Medford, MA
  • Melrose, MA
  • Milton, MA
  • Revere, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Watertown, MA
  • Winchester, MA
  • Winthrop, MA
  • Worcester, MA

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  2. City of Boston: Vision Zero. “Boston High Crash Intersections 2015-2017.” Retrieved from: https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/embed/2/2019-01-15_top_intersections.pdf. Accessed on September 24, 2024.
  3. INRIX 2021. “Global Traffic Scorecard.” Retrieved from: https://inrix.com/scorecard/. Accessed on September 24, 2024.
  4. Massachusetts Department of Transportation. “MassDOT Crash Report for BOSTON.” Retrieved from: https://apps.impact.dot.state.ma.us/cdp/home. Accessed on September 24, 2024.
  5. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “The Relative Frequency of Unsafe Driving Acts in Serious Traffic Crashes.” Retrieved from: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/research/udashortrpt/background.html. Accessed on September 24, 2024.
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