Practice Areas

Auto Accidents

Hyannis Massachusetts Auto Accident Attorney

John S. Moffa, with offices located in Hyannis, Falmouth and New Bedford, handles all personal injury claims related to auto accidents throughout the eastern Massachusetts area. We represent individuals and families in Barnstable and Bristol counties, as well as the cities of Falmouth, New Bedford, and Cape Cod

Every year there are more then 5 million motor vehicle, trucking, and motorcycle accidents. In addition, almost 3,500,000 people are injured as a result of these accidents. These statistics give some idea why the auto accident lawyers at the Law Offices of John S. Moffa devote so much time to auto accident injury claims.

Serious Injury Litigation Lawyer

If you have been injured in a preventable automobile accident, or have lost someone to a fatal mishap, you may be entitled to recover monetary damages from those responsible. To succeed in a claim against another driver, it is necessary to show that he or she was negligent, that is, failed to act reasonably and in a manner which respects the safety of other drivers. Litigation is intended to restore the injured person to the position he or should would have been in had the accident never occurred. While money can never compensate adequately for serious personal injury or death, an innocent party is entitled to just and fair damages to compensate so far as is possible for their injury and losses.

Common auto accident injuries include:

• Whiplash
• Neck injuries
• Brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Death

Auto accident victims should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they believe they are injured. Auto accident claims for damages resulting from injuries usually depend on medical records linking the auto accident to the injuries received. In general, most car accidents are handled through each party's insurance company, and settled fairly quickly. However, it is important to remember that insurance is first and foremost a business, so what is best for you is generally not in the insurance company’s best interest. You need to hire the experienced and professional legal team at the law firm of John S. Moffa to aggressively defend your vital interests.

If you need immediate assistance with an auto accident claim, contact a car accident lawyer for a free consultation and let us represent you.