Holbrook is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts of approximately11,000 inhabitants. First settled in 1670, Holbrook was first known as East Randolph. As the village grew, Holbrook became independent of Randolph and was officially incorporated as a town on February 29, 1872. Today, the town’s factories and farmers have given way to service businesses and commuters who work in Boston. But Holbrook remains proud of its friendly and helpful citizens.
For over 37 years, the Holbrook personal injury attorneys at Sousa & Sousa have fought hard for the rights of victims injured by negligence. “Negligence” refers to any breach of a legal duty that one party owes to another. Any person, group, or entity can breach a legal duty and be held liable for damages they cause to the injured party. In car accidents, for example, motorists breach a legal duty to others when they drive recklessly and cause an accident that injures other people. At-fault and their insurers can then be held responsible for any property damage or personal injury caused by their negligence. This can mean paying for an injured party’s medical expenses, lost wages and income, and other costs. Even if you or your family were injured in a hit-and-run accident, you are still entitled to uninsured motorist benefits from your own insurer. Sousa & Sousa has gotten relief for thousands of victims injured in car, boat, and motorcycle accidents.
Property and business owners also have a legal duty to protect invitees from unreasonable harm. Invitees are workers, consumers, or other visitors on the premises for any legal purpose. This duty may require owners to periodically inspect and maintain their premises for dangerous conditions and perform necessary repairs. Owners become legally liable if they fail to prevent or fix dangerous conditions that injure invitees to their property. Slip-and-fall accidents, exposure to toxic chemicals, and animal attacks are only a few examples of injuries caused by dangerous conditions on property. Owners who knowingly allow a dangerous condition to continue on their premises are liable to the injured party for any harm that results. Our premises liability attorneys fight to ensure that victims of dog bites, lead paint poisoning, construction and work accidents obtain compensation for their harm.
Like other professionals, health care providers are also held to a high legal standard. Doctors and nurses breach their duty to patients by providing them with substandard care. Negligent medical providers fall “below” the legal standard of care when they incorrectly diagnose an illness, prescribe the wrong course of treatment, or make a mistake during an operation that seriously injures the patient. Pharmacies are likewise negligent when they fail to properly advise patients about prescription drugs, or dispense the right medication to them. Pharmacies and prescribing physicians both have a duty to warn patients of dangerous drug interactions and potential side effects. Even slight errors in a drug’s dose, a doctor’s prescription, or a combination of medications can be lethal. Patients are entitled to compensation for injuries caused by acts of medical malpractice or pharmacy negligence.
Because manufacturers are in the best position to correct product defects and warn consumers of potential dangers, they become liable when a defect in their product injures the user. Hundreds of consumer goods are recalled each for safety issues that can cause accidents harming a buyer, their loved ones, or intended users. Even distributors can breach the implied warranty of merchantability by leasing or selling a defective product that severely injures a consumer. Buyers may sue for harm caused by any intended or “foreseeable” use of the product. They are entitled to damages for injuries resulting from flaws in the product’s manufacture, sale, or design. An experienced defective products lawyer will fight to hold manufacturers and vendors are liable and legally responsible for your harm.
If you or your family member has suffered an injury or wrongful death caused by the negligence of another, the experienced Holbrook personal injury lawyers at Sousa & Sousa can help. For over 37 years, we have successfully handled all types of personal injury cases, recovering substantial verdicts and settlements for injured victims and families throughout Massachusetts. At Sousa & Sousa, we understand that accidents are traumatic and are dedicated to helping you obtain the compensation you deserve. Our office is conveniently located at 45 Bristol Drive in Easton. We are just off Belmont Street (Route 123) on the Brockton/Easton line. For a free consultation or to set up an appointment, please call us at (508) 230-5300 or contact us online.