Our office sits at 537 Broadway, a few blocks from Sweetser Circle, so we know the roads where Everett residents get hurt. For more than 30 years, Scalli Murphy Law, P.C. has represented injured people from right here in the city, not from a call center in another state. When a car accident on the Revere Beach Parkway, a fall on an icy sidewalk, or a distracted driver on Lower Broadway turns your life upside down, you should be free to focus on healing while a local attorney handles the fight. There is no fee unless we recover for you, and the first conversation is free.
Why injury cases in Everett are different
Everett packs heavy regional traffic into a small, dense city, and that shapes how people get hurt here. A few of the places we see again and again:
- Sweetser Circle. The rotary where Main Street, Broadway, and the Revere Beach Parkway (Route 16) meet was built in 1956 and was never designed for today’s volume. Its wide radius encourages speed and its faded markings let a second lane form at rush hour, a combination that produces regular crashes.
- The Route 16 corridor. The Revere Beach Parkway carries fast, merging traffic through the intersections at Everett Avenue, Union Street, Washington Avenue, and Webster and Garfield Avenues, several of which have been the subject of state road-safety audits.
- Lower Broadway and Route 99. Since Encore Boston Harbor opened, Lower Broadway carries a surge of rideshare, casino, and delivery traffic, mixing heavy vehicles with pedestrians and cyclists near the waterfront.
A lawyer who drives these roads understands how a crash at a specific intersection actually happens, what the sight lines are, and why an insurer’s quick version of events may not match the road. That local context is part of building a claim that holds up.
Where your Everett case is heard
Knowing which courthouse handles your matter matters, because it affects timing and strategy. For Everett residents:
- Malden District Court handles Everett civil claims of the smaller kind. Under Massachusetts law, the district court in Malden serves Everett, Malden, Melrose, and Wakefield.
- Middlesex Superior Court, in Woburn, hears the larger and more serious personal injury cases, including claims that exceed the district court limit and matters that require a jury.
Massachusetts generally gives an injured person three years from the date of the collision to file suit (G.L. c. 260, section 2A). If a city vehicle or public entity is involved, a much shorter written notice deadline applies under the Tort Claims Act (G.L. c. 258). The filing deadline is not the same as the evidence deadline, though. Crash data, camera footage, and witness memories fade within weeks, so the sooner we start, the stronger the case.
Where Everett crash victims are treated
Most seriously injured people in the city are first seen at CHA Everett Hospital, 103 Garland Street, whose 24-hour emergency entrance is on Lawrence Street. Major trauma is often transferred to Mass General Brigham hospitals in Boston. Wherever you were treated, we gather the complete records, because the medical documentation from your first visit forward is what proves the injury and its cost. Follow through with the care your doctors recommend; gaps in treatment are one of the first things an insurer uses to discount a claim.
Personal injury cases we handle for Everett residents
We represent injured people and grieving families across the full range of personal injury matters:
- Car accidents and other motor vehicle collisions: car, motorcycle, commercial truck, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes.
- Slip and fall and premises liability: icy walkways, unsafe stairs, and negligent property maintenance.
- Wrongful death: for families who have lost a loved one to another party’s negligence.
- Medical malpractice: serious harm caused by medical error.
- Workplace injuries: including claims beyond workers’ compensation.
How we handle your Everett claim
From the first call to the final resolution, you work directly with an attorney and a dedicated paralegal. We investigate the incident and preserve evidence early, obtain the police report and your medical records, and identify every available source of insurance coverage. We handle all communication with the insurance companies, so you never give a recorded statement alone. We document the full scope of your losses, present a demand, and, when an insurer refuses to be fair, we are prepared to file suit and try the case rather than push you toward a quick, low settlement. You approve every decision that matters.
What to do after a car accident in Everett
- Get medical care and follow through with it, even if you feel functional at first.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and any hazard, and get the names of witnesses.
- Request the Everett Police Department crash report for your records.
- Do not give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.
- Call us before the evidence window closes, not after.
Frequently asked questions
Which court will my Everett injury case go to?
Smaller Everett claims are handled at Malden District Court, which serves Everett, Malden, Melrose, and Wakefield. Larger and more serious injury cases are filed in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn. We handle the filing in whichever court fits your case.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Massachusetts?
Generally three years from the date of the injury (G.L. c. 260, section 2A). If a public entity such as the city or the MBTA is involved, a shorter written notice deadline applies under G.L. c. 258, so it is important to speak with a lawyer quickly.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
Massachusetts follows modified comparative negligence (G.L. c. 231, section 85). You can still recover as long as you are found 50 percent or less at fault, and your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault. Being partly at fault does not automatically end your claim.
What does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we recover for you. The consultation is free, and we advance the costs of building your case.
My car accident happened near Sweetser Circle or on Route 16. Can you still help?
Yes. Those are some of the most collision-prone spots in the city, and we handle claims arising from them regularly. Knowing how traffic actually moves through those intersections helps us establish how the crash happened.
Should I talk to the insurance company?
Be careful. You are not required to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement, and early statements made before your injuries are fully understood can be used to reduce your claim. Let us handle those conversations.
Talk to an Everett car accident and personal injury lawyer today. Scalli Murphy Law, P.C. is at 537 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. Call (617) 387-7000 or request a free case review. No fee unless we recover for you.
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