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How to File a Personal Injury Claim Against a Massachusetts Government Entity (Part B)

If you are filing a personal injury claim against a Massachusetts government entity, you will want to work with a Massachusetts personal injury attorney to strengthen your case. There are a few steps that you can take early on to help your claim down the line.

After Your Accident Involving a Government Entity

In the minutes, days and weeks after your accident involving a government entity, your actions will have a direct impact on the potential outcome of your lawsuit. Listed below are a few tips to help your case:

• Immediately seek medical attention, even if the other party tries to tell you that you are not seriously injured.
• Take thorough notes about the accident, including witnesses, the circumstances that led up to the incident and all involved parties
• Save all evidence and take photos of the scene and your injuries
• Document any medical injuries that you suffered as a direct result of the accident
• Cooperate with police and emergency personnel, and file a police report
• Talk to a Massachusetts personal injury attorney that has experience dealing with your specific type of injury

Additionally, you should never discuss your accident with any of the parties and never apologize or admit fault, as this can be used against you later. Never agree to a settlement with an insurance company without consulting your Massachusetts personal injury attorney.

Contributing Factors for Liability

In order to successfully file a claim against a Massachusetts government entity, you will have to demonstrate that they are liable for your injuries and property damage. Listed below are examples of how legal liability can be determined:

• If the negligent party caused your accident while working for a government agency, the municipality could be held responsible for that government employee's actions
• An accident on government property caused by poorly built or improperly maintained facilities means that the government agency would be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result of those oversights.
• If you are injured in a car accident that is caused by a poorly maintained roadway, the agency responsible for maintaining that road can be held liable for your accident injuries.

Your Massachusetts personal injury attorney will be able to help you determine who should be held liable for your injuries and which government entities should be named in your personal injury claim.

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.

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