Springfield Auto, Motorcycle & Trucking Accident Law Firm

Experienced auto accident attorneys in Massachusetts.

If you have been hurt because someone else was negligent, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering, past and future medical bills, and lost income.

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Chernick & Chernick has successfully represented thousands of clients injured in auto accidents in Massachusetts for over 35 years.

Auto accidents have the potential to negatively impact your job, family, health, and quality of life. Even an apparently minor traffic accident may result in serious injuries. If you are injured while at work, either in your own vehicle or your company's vehicle, and said injury was caused by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to both workers' compensation benefits and recovery against the third party who caused the motor vehicle accident. Chernick & Chernick has been involved in and worked on, hundreds of such cases.

Chernick & Chernick is Holding Responsible Parties Accountable

Because trucks are heavier and larger than cars, accidents involving trucks tend to cause more severe injuries and have a higher fatality rate. Many trucking accidents can be avoided if truck drivers and responsible companies act with a minimum standard of care. Similarly, due to the lack of full-body protection, virtually anyone involved in a motorcycle accident is likely to suffer injuries based on the severity of the crash. At one end of the spectrum is minor burns or road rash while wrongful death is at the other.

While protective gear reduces exposure to the road during an accident, many motorcycle accident victims still suffer skin burns and tears from the street. Broken arms or legs often never function at full capacity again and sometimes are amputated. Spinal cord and brain/head injuries, including concussions, are often the hardest for victims and their families to experience. Therapy requires money and time and can provide hope for those who have suffered these severe consequences.

Whether you've been injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, boat, bus or pedestrian-related accident, you need an attorney with the appropriate experience to deal with these complex issues. The attorneys at Chernick & Chernick have the necessary skills to advocate for you after your accident and will help you prove the companies' and individuals' negligence and liability in cases involving:

Driver fatigue
Aggressive driving behavior
DUI/DWI
Unsafe road conditions, such as snow, ice, rain or fog
Unlicensed or untrained drivers
Truck rollovers
Oversized trucks
Overloaded trucks
Tire blowouts
Brake failure

Distracted driving
Speeding
Reckless Driving
Drunk Driving
Weather
Use of cell phone
Texting
Poor truck maintenance
Mechanical Defects
Tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers

Assistance from Experts

The attorneys at Chernick & Chernick consult with knowledgeable and respected experts to assist with case preparation. Trauma doctors, orthopedics, neurologists, psychiatrists, chiropractors, forensic engineers, mechanics, collision reconstruction analysts, and vocational & economic experts lend their expertise to help our attorneys obtain the best possible settlements. At trial, these professional experts help by educating jurors about the specifics of the accident, what caused it, the injuries that resulted.

Time is of the Essence

It is important to speak to an attorney immediately following a traffic accident to ensure the preservation of crucial evidence and witness recollection. If there are gaps between the motor vehicle accident and your reporting of it, or delays in you getting medical treatment, insurance companies will try to use those gaps or delays against you. Additionally, Massachusetts law places certain time limits on filing an automobile accident claim. Chernick & Chernick is committed to the timely investigation of your claim and to counseling you through this especially difficult time in your life.

After a truck accident, trucking company personnel quickly converge on the scene to gather evidence to aid in thier defense. Chernick & Chernick matches the immediacy of their response. We measure and photograph the scene of the accident to preserve crucial evidence such as skid marks, vehicle positioning, vehicle damage and more. We talk to witnesses while their memories are fresh. The attornies at Chernick & Chernick also take notice of any special circumstances that would indicate whether driver intoxication, fatigue, improper truck loading, or mechanical failure played a role in the collision.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

If you are injured while at work, either in your own vehicle or your company's vehicle, and said injury was caused by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to both workers' compensation benefits and recovery against the third party who caused the motor vehicle accident. Chernick & Chernick has been involved in and worked on, hundreds of such cases.

Brian OShea

My son was involved in a serious automobile accident. Because the injuries were so extensive our attorney recommended that we contact Michael Chernick. Mr. Chernick has extensive experience with these types of cases. He got expert medical opinions that were instrumental to our case. His expertise was key to reaching a generous settlement from the insurance carrier.
We have used The Chernick Law Firm for all our legal needs. We have found them to be very thorough and personable. My family is a client for life.

Jan Quaglia

Michael Chernick is an excellent attorney who handled a complex workers' compensation case for me that resulted in a settlement in excess of $300, 000. He is smart, honest, communicative, down to earth, and very personable. My case took about three years to resolve, which is not unusual, but I believe no one could have achieved a better result. I recommend him without hesitation

Cassie Proulx

Atty. Chernick and Glenda went above and beyond to work on my case following my motor vehicle accident in January 2018. They fought against both insurance companies to ensure that I was compensated for the sick time I used due to a concussion as well as other injuries I suffered from the accident. Atty. Chernick worked diligently to secure a substantial monetary settlement. My case was closed within one years time. Glenda always was prompt in returning my phone calls whenever
a question required an answer, no matter how simple.I felt like my case was a top priority to this office and I would greatly recommend this firm to handle your situations if you find yourself in need of representation.