Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers

We handle a wide range of personal injury and related civil claims, including (but not limited to):

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents
• Premises liability incidents (including snow and ice accidents, dangerous property conditions, daycare and school injuries, drownings, and dog bites)
• Construction accidents
• Workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims
• Nursing home injuries and neglect
• Medical malpractice and birth injuries (including cerebral palsy and other preventable birth-related injuries)
• Dangerous and defective products (product liability), including defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals
• Mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease cases
• Social Security Disability (SSDI) claims
• Wrongful death cases arising from negligence or misconduct

Firm experience and approach

• More than 30 years serving injured clients in Boston and across Massachusetts.
• Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for more than 25,000 injured clients.
• Track record of handling complex cases, including class actions, mass torts, and multi-district litigation.
• Willing to take difficult cases, including those other firms have declined.
• Cases are prepared thoroughly from investigation through trial and, when necessary, appeal.

Representative case results mentioned on our site include multi-million-dollar recoveries in medical malpractice, defective medical mesh, automobile and motorcycle collisions, and other serious injury matters. Results depend on the specific facts of each case and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

Geographic focus

• Based in Boston, with offices across Massachusetts.
• Represent clients throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including but not limited to Boston, Jamaica Plain, Revere, Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, Malden, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Brookline, Quincy, Weymouth, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, Salem, Fitchburg, Leominster, Worcester, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, Taunton and surrounding communities.

If a potential case involves injuries or conduct connected to Massachusetts, we encourage you to contact the firm to discuss whether we can assist.

Boston (Main Office) 1 International Pl, Unit 1810 Boston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 777-7777 Fax: (617) 722-9999

Additional offices

Many additional offices are available to meet with clients, several of which are by appointment only as noted on the firm's website:

• Cambridge – Harvard Square (by appointment only)

One Mifflin Pl, #400 Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: (617) 871-9989

• Dedham (by appointment only)

3 Allied Dr, #303 Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: (781) 613-2588

• Fall River

99 S Main St, #350 Fall River, MA 02721 Phone: (508) 974-8000

• Framingham (by appointment only)

945 Concord St Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: (508) 988-8712

• Hyannis

540 Main St, #14A Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: (508) 418-8000

• Newton – Riverside Center (by appointment only)

275 Grove St, #2-400 Newton, MA 02466 Phone: (617) 795-3433

• Northborough (by appointment only)

44 Bearfoot Rd, #200 Northborough, MA 01532 Phone: (978) 786-0566

• Peabody (by appointment only)

9 Centennial Dr, 2nd floor Peabody, MA 01960 Phone: (978) 326-9773

• Quincy (by appointment only)

308 Victory Rd Quincy, MA 02171 Phone: (617) 479-9000

• Rhode Island – Woonsocket

285 Main St Woonsocket, RI 02895 Phone: (401) 325-7000

• Somerville (by appointment only)

240 Elm St, 2nd floor Somerville, MA 02144 Phone: (617) 702-2696

• Springfield (by appointment only)

1500 Main St, 8th floor Springfield, MA 01115 Phone: (413) 333-3333

• Taunton (by appointment only)

60 Court St Taunton, MA 02780 Phone: (508) 978-8000

• Waltham (by appointment only)

303 Wyman St, #300 Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: (781) 317-0611

• Worcester (by appointment only)

43 Harvard St Worcester, MA 01609 Phone: (508) 926-7000

Service area

The firm serves clients throughout Massachusetts, including but not limited to:

• Boston, Jamaica Plain, and Revere
• Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, Malden, Newton, Somerville, and Waltham
• Brookline, Quincy, and Weymouth
• Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, and Salem
• Fitchburg, Leominster, and Worcester
• Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, and Taunton

The firm also has an office in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

For the most up-to-date office information and appointment availability, potential clients should contact the firm directly by phone.

Lists Lawrence, Springfield, Revere, Boston, Brockton, Brookline, Cambridge, and Dedham as a location. Names Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Lawrence, Revere, Boston, Brockton, Brookline, and Cambridge as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Contingency fee representation

• Personal injury and many related cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis.
• Under a contingency fee arrangement, attorney's fees are a percentage of any recovery obtained for the client.
• According to the firm's website, clients do not owe attorney's fees if the firm does not obtain a recovery ("No Fee Unless We Win").
• Specific fee percentages and terms are discussed with clients and confirmed in a written fee agreement.

Case handling and communication

• Once the firm agrees to represent a client, the legal team undertakes investigation, evidence gathering, and case preparation.
• Many matters are resolved through settlement; some cases proceed into litigation, trial, or appeals, depending on the circumstances.
• The firm keeps clients informed about significant developments in their cases and explains key steps and processes.
• The level of client involvement in day-to-day proceedings can vary based on the nature of the case and the client's preferences; the firm works to ensure clients understand important decisions and options.

Important notes

• This agent cannot provide legal advice or evaluate any specific person's claim; it can only share general information based on the firm's published materials.
• Questions about whether the firm will take a particular case, what fee terms will apply, or what result might be possible must be discussed directly with the firm during a consultation.

Examples of products the firm may investigate or litigate include:

• Automotive products (such as tires, brakes, child car seats, airbags, steering components, and seat belts)
• Medical products and devices (including pacemakers, prosthetic devices, hip and knee implants, vaginal mesh and other hernia or pelvic mesh products, IVC filters, and similar devices)
• Pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drugs
• Food products contaminated or produced in unsafe conditions
• Household products and appliances
• Baby products and children's toys
• Consumer electronics and other everyday products

The firm's work has included mass tort and multi-district litigation involving defective medical devices and drugs, including transvaginal mesh and other mesh products, hip implant recalls, and other device- or drug-related injuries.

Types of product liability claims

Massachusetts product liability cases may involve one or more of the following theories:

• Defective design: the design of the product is inherently unsafe even when manufactured as intended.
• Defective manufacturing: an error or contamination occurs in the manufacturing process, causing some units or batches to be unsafe.
• Failure to warn or inadequate instructions: the manufacturer or seller does not adequately warn about non-obvious risks or provide sufficient instructions for safe use.

In any product liability case, an injured person generally must show:

• That they suffered an injury or loss;
• That the product was defective;
• That the defect caused the injury or loss; and
• That the product was being used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner.

Recalls and liability

• Many dangerous products are eventually recalled through agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or Department of Agriculture.
• A recall does not eliminate a company's responsibility for injuries or deaths caused by a defective product.
• Consumers who have been harmed by a product may still have a claim even if they first learn about the defect or recall after the injury occurs.

Individuals who believe they were injured by a defective medical product, drug, or other consumer product can contact the firm for a free consultation to review their situation and potential options.

• Most Massachusetts employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance under MGL c. 152.
• Workers' compensation is generally the exclusive remedy against an employer for job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Benefits can include coverage for reasonable and necessary medical treatment, a portion of lost wages, and certain lump sum payments for specific injuries or disability.
• Pain-and-suffering damages are not available through workers' compensation benefits themselves, but may be available in a separate third-party liability claim if another at-fault person or entity (other than the employer or a co-employee in most circumstances) contributed to the injury.
• Workers' compensation claims are typically handled through the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.

Dangerous and defective equipment accidents

The firm handles serious workplace injury cases involving dangerous, defective, or unsafe equipment. These cases may involve:

• Factory machinery and conveyor belts
• Cranes and heavy construction equipment
• Bulldozers, dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, tractors, and forklifts
• Power tools (including jackhammers, drills, nail guns, saws, sanders, and welding equipment)
• Ladders, scaffolding, and other access equipment
• Machinery lacking proper guards or safety devices

Common contributing factors include:

• Defective design or manufacturing of equipment
• Inadequate warnings or instructions
• Improper installation or assembly
• Poor or inadequate maintenance
• Missing or defeated guards or safety devices
• Inadequate training or personal protective equipment

In these matters, the firm may pursue both:

1. A workers' compensation claim for benefits; and
2. A separate third-party claim (for example, against a manufacturer, installer, maintenance contractor, or other responsible party), when the facts support it.

Importance of early legal involvement

• After a serious work accident, employers and insurers may move quickly to correct or alter equipment and conditions.
• OSHA and other regulators may conduct their own investigations.
• Prompt involvement of counsel helps preserve important evidence and protect the injured worker's rights throughout the process.

If you have suffered a serious work-related injury, especially one involving machinery or equipment, the firm encourages you to contact them promptly for a free consultation to discuss your options.

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