Sturbridge is home to over 9,000 people, and its natural wonders and historic significance also draw tourists from all over. Like any other town or city, Sturbridge and its residents are prone to automobile accidents, slips and falls, injuries as the result of products or defective drugs, or medical malpractice. What follows becomes an unending cycle of frustration. Insurance claims get denied, medical bills begin to mount, and employment opportunities may dwindle.
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, our Sturbridge personal injury lawyers are here to represent your interests in the fight against negligent parties. No matter the cause, our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys are prepared to represent you all the way to the courtroom. No matter how tough the case may seem, we won’t back down or settle for less. Call us now to get started with a free consultation.
Our Sturbridge Injury Attorneys Have What it Takes to Recover Money on Your Behalf
The lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC are part of a decades-long tradition of winning for our clients. Founded in 1938, our personal injury law firm has won millions of dollars for people just like you. For the past 85+ years, we’ve made a name for ourselves as a determined and client-focused firm that is not afraid to go up against insurers.
Our staff, since our beginning, has believed equal legal representation applies to all. Because corporations and large institutions like insurance companies tend to get the upper hand in court, our attorneys only represent those in need – and will not side with big business. We take our commitment to the community seriously; our firm wants to give everyone a chance to protect themselves from companies that don’t have their interests at heart.
When our lawyers take on a Sturbridge personal injury case, a two-part approach unfolds. Our attorneys and staff personally get to know every client; as the case progresses through pre-trial and trial phases, we continually keep you informed, listen to and address your questions throughout the process, and uphold your rights.
We Handle All Legal Tasks in a Personal Injury Case
Immediately following an injury or accident caused by negligence, you may not know what steps to take next, what processes to follow, or what deadlines may apply. When you work with our Sturbridge personal injury lawyers, we take over all these concerns to relieve you of this burden. We:
- Gather crucial evidence and speak to eyewitnesses
- Handle all communications with insurers and other parties
- Draw on our professional resources to support your claim
- Negotiate a settlement with insurers, if possible
- Represent you at trial to fight for a verdict, if necessary
- Manage all deadlines
- Keep you informed about the status of your case
These and other tasks are our responsibilities—all you have to do is call now. We have a no-fee policy unless we win your case, so you have nothing to lose when you work with us.
Our Team Gets Results for Personal Injury Clients
In our eight-and-a-half decades of helping personal injury clients, we have earned a reputation as a firm that is relentless in our pursuit of justice. We mean it when we say our firm is united in the goal of getting the best possible results for you.
While our previous results are no guarantee of success in your case, they do indicate our determination and dedication to getting clients what they need. We have earned:
- $7.9 million for a car accident victim when a police officer hit their car during a pursuit
- $2.5 million for a motorcyclist who was hit by a truck and later passed away from his injuries
- $2 million for a pedestrian who needed multiple surgeries and treatments after she was hit by a car
- $1.1 million for a client who lost his eye due to a misfiring gold ball air cannon
We’ve seen firsthand how devastating personal injuries can be, and our team is ready to fight for what you need to address your losses.
Let Us Take on Your Personal Injury Cases in Sturbridge
Personal injury claims are cases that are usually caused by a person or entity’s negligence. Essentially, the party acted (or failed to act) in a way that caused injuries and losses to another party. This can cover a wide range of accidents, and our team is prepared to handle them all. Our Sturbridge injury can help you with:
Car Accidents
According to IMPACT data from the State of Massachusetts, Sturbridge saw over 1,600 crashes from 2020 to 2023. While many of these accidents had no or minor injuries, over 40 were serious or fatal to those involved. There are many potential causes of car accidents in Sturbridge, including:
- Drugged or drunk driving
- Driver distraction, like texting while driving
- Speeding
- Lack of turn signals and unsafe lane changes
- Poor weather, like snow
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive driving
- Improper turns
- Inexperienced drivers
- Running stoplights or stop signs
- Road hazards, like debris or potholes
Many of these scenarios are caused by driver negligence. For example, while dangerous weather is no one’s fault, drivers who speed or follow another car too closely while it’s snowing may not have enough time to slow down or stop safely.
Motorcycle Accidents
Here at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, many of our lawyers are proud motorcycle enthusiasts. We love the open road as much as our clients do, and we’re determined to protect all riders who are harmed by negligence. No one knows better than a biker how dangerous other drivers can be. Many motorists disregard the rights of motorcyclists, and this can lead to disastrous consequences.
Motorists often blame motorcycle accident victims for causing accidents and insurers may try to paint bikers as reckless. Victims may feel like they have no way to fight back. Our Sturbridge personal injury lawyers are here to handle your legal claim and fight for full and fair compensation while you focus on your recovery.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents are complex, as they can involve out-of-state trucks, federal and state trucking regulations, and multiple liable parties. If you were involved in a truck accident, some potentially liable parties can include:
- The truck driver
- The driver’s employer
- Vehicle manufacturers or maintenance companies
- Cargo loading companies
There are many possible factors to consider in a truck accident, and you don’t have to try to handle these tough situations alone. Whether you were on I-84 or on local Sturbridge roads, we’re prepared to handle your truck accident claim or lawsuit.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
People on foot or on bicycles are also vulnerable to negligent drivers, especially near Sturbridge’s many historic sites and activity centers. It’s very easy for a driver to make one careless mistake that causes a lifetime of pain and expenses.
No one should have to fight for compensation alone, especially after such a tough ordeal like a pedestrian or bicycle collision. Our team is here to offer protection during this difficult time, so reach out now to start your free consultation.
Dog Bites and Attacks
Sturbridge has many pet-friendly places in town, but this can expose visitors and residents to unpredictable pets that can cause a lot of damage. Sturbridge dog owners do not have to be negligent in order for us to hold them liable for your injuries, but these cases are anything but simple. Our personal injury attorneys will handle the nuances of dog bite law to get you the compensation you need to recover from your injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Whether you’re walking around one of Sturbridge’s many shops, at the historic village, running errands, or on someone’s property, a slip and fall can leave you with immense pain and financial loss.
Slip and fall cases require our team to demonstrate that the owner or other responsible party knew about the hazard, or should have known about the hazard, and failed to warn others or address the issue. Of course, these parties will claim they did their part to address or fix the issue, but we’re here to hold them accountable for their carelessness.
Product Liability
Sometimes, companies manufacture, distribute, or design products that leave users harmed. Proving that your losses are related to these dangerous or defective products can be tricky, but our team has plenty of experience handling these cases. Whether you’re dealing with dangerous medications, defective car parts, or another product, we’re ready to handle your claim.
Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Deaths
Many personal injury cases can cause catastrophic harm to victims. Some injuries will have lifelong impacts on victims and may never fully heal. Paralysis, for example, can mean you have lifelong medical expenses, can no longer work, and suffer from immense emotional harm. These and other injuries deserve full compensation to help you adjust to your new normal.
Unfortunately, some accidents and injuries can even be fatal. If a loved one passed away due to someone’s negligence, your family deserves justice. Our Sturbridge personal injury lawyers can help carry some of your burdens by taking over your claim for damages.
Our Sturbridge Personal Injury Attorneys Are Here to Seek Just Compensation
After an accident or injury, you have a lot to deal with. The financial impact alone is a lot to handle, but the emotional and mental harm from your injuries and losses can be just as draining. As your personal injury team, we’re here to assess your damages and make sure you are fairly compensated for every single loss. We help seek damages that can include:
- Medical expenses, both current bills and future ones you may have
- Travel expenses related to your injuries and recovery
- Home modification and medical device expenses, especially if your injuries are disabling
- Pain and suffering related to your physical injuries
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of companionship
- Lost income
- Lost earning potential
It can be difficult to estimate these damages on your own, especially if you have long-term needs or significant non-economic losses. Our Sturbridge injury lawyers have the experience and resources to ensure we seek the full value of your damages.
Proving Liability in a Sturbridge Personal Injury Case
When another party injures you, it’s not enough to say their actions harmed you. Our personal injury attorneys must prove multiple elements to support these claims of negligence and seek damages.
- We first examine the duty of care. Did the other party owe you a duty of care? Essentially, did they have a responsibility to act a certain way to minimize harm to others around them? Car accidents are a great example of a duty of care, as all motorists have a duty of care to other road users when operating a vehicle.
- Then, we must figure out if the other party breached said duty. Did the motorist disobey the speed limit? Did the property owner put off repairs that presented a hazard to visitors?
- Our team must demonstrate causation. We must tie this breach of duty to your accident, demonstrating that your harm is directly linked to this failure to uphold a duty of care.
- Finally, our lawyers must show that you have losses. We can use medical professionals, bills and invoices, family members, and your own testimonies to establish all the harm you’ve suffered.
The at-fault party may try to blame you for the accident as an attempt to reduce your compensation, but our team is equipped to push back on these and other tactics.
Act Quickly If You Want Help With Your Sturbridge Personal Injury Lawsuit
In general, you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts, per Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260 § 2A. The sooner you can call us the better, as this deadline starts running on the date of the accident.
Call Our Sturbridge Injury Team Now for Immediate Help
When an accident leaves you in pain and struggling to make ends meet, there is hope. The Sturbridge personal injury lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC are here to defend your right to seek compensation from negligent parties.
When a member of our community is hurt, we make it our mission to seek compensation that fairly addresses all the harm and losses suffered by the victims. When you work with our team, we will not settle for less than you deserve. Call us now for a free consultation. Let Our Family, Help Your Family.