Negligence in a Massachusetts Personal Injury Accident

Accidents are an unfortunate, but sometimes unavoidable part of life. Massachusetts negligence law requires that people conduct themselves in a certain manner to prevent as many accidents as possible. When these guidelines are not met and you are injured by the negligent acts of another person, the law requires this person to compensate you for your injuries.

If you have been injured in an accident involving an employee of a Massachusetts government entity, or the injury occurred because of an oversight by a government agency, you and your Massachusetts personal injury attorney will work together to prove negligence on behalf of that government entity.

There are 5 components of negligence which are listed below:  

•  Duty of care owed by the defendant to the plaintiff
•  Breach of that duty
•  Connection between the defendant's behavior and the outcome of the harm
•  Whether the harm was foreseeable
•  Damages resulting from the defendant's behavior

Establishing and proving negligence when filing a claim against a Massachusetts government entity is essential for recovering any monetary damages. Working with an experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorney can help you determine if you have a claim and ensure that all the required paperwork and timelines dealing with claims against the government are met.

Learn more about filing a personal injury claim against a Massachusetts government entity by visiting our library. 

The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Garcia will fight for your rights in your personal injury case. We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts accident, contact Phillips & Garcia today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.