Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Auto Accident on the Job

I was stopped at a red-light, rear-ended, my car was totaled and have now been off for several months. I live in CT, the accident took place in MA and my employer is in IL. I have diagnosed neuropathy in both legs and the doctors have indicated I may not be able to go back to work. Should my legal suit be against both the driver and the company I worked for when the accident occurred?


Asked on 7/01/07, 9:50 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Auto Accident on the Job

You have a direct suit against the driver in Massachusetts for rear ending you. Massachusetts courts have jurisdiction; contact me if you would like us to represent you. With respect to your employer, you have aworkman's comp claim, not a lawsuit (unless there was something horribly defective with the a company supplied car that caused the accident?).

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Answered on 7/01/07, 9:55 pm
Christopher Earley Law Office of Christopher Earley

Re: Auto Accident on the Job

Sounds like a really bad injury.

No, you cannot sue your employer as you, I will presume, were acting in the course and scope of your employment when the accident occurred. Therefore, you would file a workers compensation claim with your employer's workers compensation insurance carrier.

In addition, you can file a "third-party" negligence claim against the driver who hit you, as well as the employer for that driver.

Feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have.

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Answered on 7/01/07, 10:12 pm
Maurice LaRiviere, Jr. Law Office of Maurice LaRiviere, Jr.

Re: Auto Accident on the Job

I find this case interesting and would discuss the details with you if you desire. Call my office number for specifics and also a focus on why you think your employer would be liable.

Note I prefer that intimate details of an injury and litigation strategy not be discussed on a forum that all can view.

Maurice

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Answered on 7/02/07, 6:34 am
Peter Van Dyke Eagan, Donohue, Van Dyke, & Falsey, LLP

Re: Auto Accident on the Job

I agree with the other attorneys. I am licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Stanger & Arnold, LLP handles both serious personal injury and workers' compensation claims. Our office is conveniently located in West Hartford but, given the seriousness of your injuries, I would be happy to discuss your case further at your home if it is more convenient. There is no fee for this consultation and we typically handle these cases on a contingency basis which means you do not pay an attorneys' fee unless there is a financial recovery.

You can learn more about Stanger & Arnold, LLP at http://www.salaw.us

Regards,

Peter Van Dyke

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Answered on 7/02/07, 7:41 am


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