Brockton Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injuries disrupt lives in an instant. Whether you were rear-ended on Route 24, slipped in a crowded Montello Street store, or suffered a workplace injury at one of Brockton’s many distribution centers, you may suddenly face medical bills, lost wages, and painful uncertainty about the future. Our Plymouth County personal injury team at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers has spent decades guiding Brockton residents through this challenging chapter, recovering the compensation they deserve, and helping them rebuild.

Below is a comprehensive overview of personal injury law as it applies in Brockton, Massachusetts. The information is current as of May 2025 and reflects Massachusetts statutes, recent case law, and local court procedures. Because every claim is unique, this page is educational only and does not create an attorney–client relationship. For advice tailored to your situation, contact our office for a free consultation.

• Local Knowledge of Courts & Judges. Brockton falls under the jurisdiction of the Plymouth County Superior Court, District Court, and the Brockton session of the Southeast Housing Court. An attorney familiar with each clerk’s office, motion schedule, and judicial preferences can move your case forward more efficiently.
• Proximity for Investigations. Rapid access to crash scenes on the Fall River Expressway or surveillance video from local businesses often makes or breaks a claim. A local firm can deploy investigators immediately, preserve evidence, and interview witnesses before memories fade.
• Community Relationships. From working regularly with Brockton Police crash-reconstruction officers to understanding the treatment protocols at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center, local lawyers know how to obtain critical records quickly.
• Personalized, Face-to-Face Service. Brockton residents deserve an advocate they can meet in person, without battling Boston traffic. Our location allows for regular, convenient meetings as your case progresses.

• Negligence. Most personal injury claims arise when someone fails to act with reasonable care, thereby causing injury.
• Strict Liability. In product-defect cases and specific dog-bite scenarios, plaintiffs may not need to prove negligence. If a product was unreasonably dangerous when it left the manufacturer or a dog caused injury outside the protections of M.G.L. c. 140, § 155, liability can attach automatically.
• Intentional Torts. Assault, battery, and other intentional acts also create civil liability, independent of any criminal case.

Typical Personal Injury Cases in Brockton

• Motor-Vehicle Collisions
  • High-speed crashes on Route 24, Belmont Street, and Centre Street
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accidents near Brockton’s MBTA commuter-rail stations
  • Drunk and distracted driving incidents, especially on weekends near downtown restaurants
• Premises Liability
  • Slip-and-fall accidents in supermarkets, retail stores, and apartment complexes
  • Negligent security leading to assaults in parking lots and nightclubs
  • Swimming pool and playground injuries caused by inadequate maintenance
• Construction & Workplace Injuries
  • Falls from scaffolding on commercial projects
  • Machinery accidents in distribution warehouses along Brockton’s industrial corridors
  • Third-party negligence claims that supplement workers' compensation benefits.
• Medical Malpractice
  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis at local hospitals and clinics
  • Surgical errors and anesthesia mistakes
  • Birth injuries linked to negligent labor-and-delivery care
• Defective Products
  • Failed auto components such as airbags and tire treads
  • Dangerous household appliances and lithium-ion battery fires
  • Unsafe children’s toys recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission

• General Personal Injury: Three-year deadline under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A.
• Medical Malpractice: Three-year limit, with a seven-year statute of repose. Discovery-rule tolling may extend the filing if the injury was reasonably hidden.
• Claims Against Municipal Entities: Written presentment required within two years under M.G.L. c. 258, § 4, and the lawsuit must be filed within three years.
• Wrongful Death: Three years from the date of death, but the personal representative must bring the claim on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Missing these deadlines almost always bars recovery. Engage counsel early to preserve your rights.

Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence standard (M.G.L. c. 231, § 85). If you are found less than 51 percent at fault, you may recover damages, but your percentage of responsibility reduces them. For example:

• Jury awards $500,000.
• The plaintiff found 20 percent negligent.
• Net recovery $500,000
• 20 % - $400,000

If your negligence equals or exceeds 51 percent, you recover nothing. Skilled attorneys focus on limiting any fault assigned to you by presenting compelling evidence and expert testimony.

• Seek Immediate Medical Care. Prompt treatment at Signature Healthcare, Good Samaritan, or another local medical facility documents your injuries and protects your health.
• Report the Incident. Motor-vehicle collisions must be reported to the Registry of Motor Vehicles within five days if someone is injured or damages exceed $1,000. Falls or assaults should be reported to property management and the Brockton Police.
• Preserve Evidence. Photograph the scene, injuries, damaged vehicles, and any hazardous conditions. Collect witness names and contact information. Keep damaged personal property (clothing, bicycle helmet, ladder) in its post-incident condition.
• Avoid Early Insurance Statements. Insurance adjusters may record your statement while you are still in pain or medicated. Obtain legal representation as soon as possible, as you should not provide statements without one. Early involvement allows us to secure surveillance footage, download vehicle data recorders, and send preservation letters to defendants.

• Thorough Investigation. We partner with professional accident-reconstruction engineers, biomechanical experts, and private investigators to analyze every angle of the incident.
• Comprehensive Damages Documentation. Medical expenses, future treatment projections, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, vocational-rehabilitation reports, and testimony from life-care planners form the backbone of a full-value claim.
• Expert-Witness Testimony. From trucking-industry safety regulations to human-factors analysis, the right expert can explain complex issues to a jury in plain language.
• Aggressive Negotiation and Litigation. Our attorneys prepare every file as if it will go to trial. This reputation for readiness often leads to higher settlements because insurers understand we will not hesitate to put a case before a Plymouth County jury.

• Decades of Exclusive Focus on Personal Injury. We do not dilute our attention with unrelated practice areas. Every resource is devoted to maximizing injury recoveries.
• No Fee Unless We Win. Contingency-fee arrangements align our interests with yours. You owe no attorney fees unless we obtain compensation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology. Secure client file tracking, cutting-edge software, and high-resolution courtroom graphics ensure efficient case management and persuasive presentations.
• Multilingual Staff. Brockton’s diverse community speaks Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. Our team communicates in multiple languages to effectively serve every client.
• Community Commitment. From sponsoring youth sports leagues to hosting safety-education seminars, our firm invests in Brockton’s future beyond the courtroom.

Massachusetts allows recovery so long as you are less than 50 percent responsible. We investigate aggressively to minimize any fault attributed to you.

If you or a loved one suffered injury in Brockton or anywhere in Plymouth County, you deserve an advocate who knows the local landscape and the nuances of Massachusetts law. Call (617) 777-7777 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation. Let our experienced team shoulder the legal burdens while you focus on healing.