When an injury has turned your life upside down, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is here to help. We will not allow victims harmed by negligence to deal with the financial consequences alone. Our Westfield personal injury lawyers can hold liable parties accountable with a claim for compensation.
Our team of trial attorneys is compassionate towards clients and relentless against those who would deny them justice. We will NOT settle your case for less and will go all the way to trial if that’s what it takes to get the money you deserve. Call 24/7 for a free consultation.
Our Westfield Personal Injury Lawyers Fight for Those Who Need it Most
For over 85 years, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has focused on serving and protecting those who need it most. We have the skills, knowledge, and resources to challenge insurance companies and large corporations and have earned a reputation for our compassionate and effective legal representation.
We Focus on Client Service
Our law firm limits the number of cases we take so we can give each client the time and attention they deserve. When you work with us, you become a part of our family. We get to know you, listen to your concerns, and develop legal solutions that put your needs first.
We have earned an A+ rating from 97.8 percent of our clients and have numerous positive testimonials, like the following:
“Awesome experience with Trantolo & Trantolo. They really helped us during a difficult time with their professionalism and compassion. We highly recommend this team!” -S.M. East Northport, NY, October 2024
“I would recommend Trantolo & Trantolo to anyone needing an attorney. They are very professional and work very hard for their clients.” -B.R. West Hartford, CT, September 2024
“Excellent legal representation. Trantolo & Trantolo went above and beyond to handle my case. Their expertise, dedication, and communication were outstanding.” R.V. Bridgeport, CT, September 2024
We Get Results for Our Injury Clients
Our legal team is united in one goal – getting full and fair compensation for our clients. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured victims across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Our case results include:
- A $3 million motorcycle accident settlement – We achieved this result for the family of a fatally injured motorcycle rider. The motorcyclist suffered a deadly injury after a large truck struck their bike while turning left.
- A $1.3 million mediated car accident settlement – We recovered this settlement for a client who suffered severe injuries after a car hit their vehicle, causing it to roll over. Our attorneys used cell phone records to prove the defendant was texting and driving.
- A $775,000 slip-and-fall accident settlement – We obtained this award for a client who slipped and fell on a private drive covered in snow and ice. Our client suffered severe injuries requiring surgery and physical therapy.
We Will Seek the Maximum Compensation Possible for Your Westfield Personal Injury
If someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions injured you or your loved one, you should not have to bear the financial costs. The person who caused your accident should pay for your medical damages and any other losses you suffered because of their mistakes. Our Westfield personal injury lawyers will fight to ensure they do. We will seek the maximum compensation possible, which may include:
- Current and ongoing medical expenses – including ambulance fees, doctor and hospital bills, surgeries, mobility aids, medical equipment, prescription medications, physical therapy, and long-term nursing
- Lost income – including wages, employment benefits, and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering – including monetary awards for disabling and permanent injuries, disfigurement, scarring, emotional suffering, mental anguish, and reduced quality of life
- Household services and miscellaneous costs – including personal property damages, medical travel expenses, and necessary home and vehicle modifications.
We can also help with fatal personal injury cases. Our wrongful death attorneys can seek compensation on behalf of qualifying survivors, including medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost income, and loss of your loved one’s services, support, care, and companionship.
What Personal Injury Claims Do Our Westfield Attorneys Take On?
Personal injury law protects people who have suffered physical, mental, and emotional injuries and financial damages because of negligence. There are many types of accidents and injuries that could lead to a personal injury case in Westfield, including:
Auto Accidents
Our Westfield personal injury lawyers are well-versed in auto accident claims.
We can help you seek a fair settlement from your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy. If you have severe injuries and exhaust your no-fault coverage, we can help you with a claim against a liable driver.
We handle cases motor vehicle accident cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Large truck accidents and commercial motor vehicle collisions
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Rideshare vehicle accidents
- Hit-and-run crashes
- Distracted driving accidents
- Drunk driving collisions
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist accidents
Premises Liability Accidents
You may have a premises liability claim if you sustained an injury because a property owner failed to maintain safe premises. Slip-and-fall accidents, dog bite injuries, and fire and electrical accidents all fall under premises liability.
You may have this type of personal injury case if your accident involved:
- Wet or slippery flooring
- Broken flooring
- A dangerous stairway
- A defective elevator or escalator
- An unsafe deck or balcony
- Inadequate lighting
- Lack of emergency exits
- Faulty wiring, plumbing, or construction
- Exposure to hazardous materials
Product Liability Injuries
Consumers can hold designers, manufacturers, marketers, and sellers liable for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products, drugs, or medical devices.
Sometimes, if there are many victims similarly harmed by the same defendant, product liability cases become class action lawsuits or multi-district litigation (MDL).
Workplace Accidents
Workers’ compensation insurance covers most employees in Massachusetts. It provides medical benefits, disability benefits, and death benefits in the event of a workplace accident. We can help you file a claim and pursue all of your recoverable losses.
You usually cannot sue your employer if they provide workers’ comp insurance. However, you may pursue a negligence-based claim or lawsuit against a liable third party.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our firm has the experience to take on the most complex personal injury claims, including those involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. We can pursue compensation for:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Amputations
- Paralyzing injuries and loss of mobility
- Loss of a bodily function
- Fatal injuries
If you believe you have a personal injury claim, reach out to Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC to discuss your case and learn about your legal options. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation.
The Role of Negligence in a Westfield Personal Injury Case
Negligence is the foundation of personal injury claims. To prove negligence, our Westfield personal injury lawyers will build a case establishing:
- Duty of care. We will prove that the at-fault party had a legal duty to keep you safe. For example, when driving, all motorists owe others on the road a duty of care. Property owners owe a duty of care to those legally on their premises.
- Breach of duty. A breach of duty occurs when someone acts in a way most others would not find reasonable. Breaking the law is a breach of duty.
- Causation. Causation proves that the breach of duty caused your accident and injury, which would not have occurred if the liable party had behaved appropriately.
- Damages. Damages demonstrate that your injury caused you pain, suffering, and financial losses.
Defendants may also try to use negligence laws to their advantage by accusing you of sharing the blame for your injury. According to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231 § 85, if the court finds you bear some fault, it will reduce your compensation accordingly. So, if you have $100,000 in damage but are 40 percent liable, you would receive $60,000. If you are more than 50 percent responsible, you cannot receive any compensation.
Insurance companies understand comparative fault, so it will also apply to your claims. Our lawyers can defend you from allegations that could be used to reduce your awards.
Our Westfield Personal Injury Attorneys Do the Work While You Rest and Recover
Pursuing a legal claim while recovering from an injury can seem daunting, but when you become a client of Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you can rest assured knowing your claim is in good hands. Our team will do the following to build a robust case:
- Collect case evidence. We will investigate your accident and collect evidence to support your claim, including medical records, police reports, eyewitness statements, photographs, videos, physical debris, and reports from physicians, accident reconstructionists, and other relevant experts when necessary.
- Identify liable parties. We will use the evidence to determine who and what caused your personal injury. Depending on the type of accident that injured you, liability may rest with a negligent driver, the driver’s employer, a property owner or manager, or a manufacturer. We will pursue claims against multiple parties when warranted.
- Identify damages. We can use invoices, pay stubs, bills, and receipts to identify and seek your losses. We can also work with various experts to estimate your future expenses.
- Manage details. We will deal with case-related communications, prepare and file paperwork, track deadlines, and handle any other case details.
- Negotiate on your behalf. We will not allow insurance companies and at-fault parties to pay less than they owe. We will aggressively negotiate for the maximum settlement possible. We stand up to bad-faith tactics, shield you from pressure, and protect you from accidentally saying or doing something that could hurt your claim. If necessary, we will pursue your damages all the way to trial.
Personal Injury FAQs for our Westfield Lawyers
Our Westfield personal injury attorneys have answers to your legal FAQs, including:
What Should I Do If I Have a Personal Injury?
If you have an injury, seek medical treatment immediately if you have not already. Seeing a medical provider will protect your health and create a medical record that will be vital to your claim.
If you sustained injuries in a car accident, were bitten by a dog, or were in another type of accident that is reportable to the authorities, you should contact the Westfield Police Department or other authority to make a record of the incident. If an officer was called to the scene of your accident, this has already been done.
Finally, consider engaging legal help. Working with our attorneys from the outset of your case can help you avoid common mistakes and will give us the best opportunity to collect and preserve evidence.
How Much Is the Average Personal Injury Settlement?
There is no average personal injury settlement. The amount of recoverable compensation varies widely based on factors unique to each case, including:
- The victim’s age
- The severity of the injury
- The cost and scope of medical treatment
- How the injury affects the victim’s physical, mental, emotional health, and daily activities
- The victim’s current average wage and the injury’s effect on their ability to work
- Insurance policy limits
- The strength of the case
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Massachusetts?
According to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260 § 2A, you have two years to file most personal injury lawsuits. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 229, § 2 allows two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If the statute of limitations runs out, the court will usually bar you from taking legal action.
The sooner you reach out to our team, the better. We can get to work right away and protect your ability to sue for damages.
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC for Personal Injury Legal Help in Westfield
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC offers 24/7 award-winning legal services. Our Westfield personal injury lawyers are here to fight for compensation if you were injured by negligence. We take cases on contingency, so there is no risk to you. We only collect attorney fees if and when we obtain compensation. Call now or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.