Scalli Murphy Law, P.C. keeps an office at 92 High Street in Medford, so when a car accident on Interstate 93 or a fall on a Medford sidewalk turns your life upside down, help is close by and it is local. For more than 30 years our attorneys have represented injured people across Medford and Greater Boston, not from a call center in another state. You should be free to focus on healing while a lawyer who knows these roads handles the fight. There is no fee unless we recover for you, and the first conversation is free.
Why injury cases in Medford are different
Medford funnels an enormous amount of regional traffic through a few pressure points, and that shapes how people get hurt here:
- Wellington Circle. Where Route 16 (Mystic Valley Parkway), Route 28 (the Fellsway), and Middlesex Avenue meet is one of the most complex intersections in the region, with 28 approach lanes and roughly 9,000 vehicles entering during the Friday evening peak. A MassDOT road-safety audit identified high-crash clusters here, most from drivers running the light or failing to yield.
- Interstate 93. The highway cuts straight through Medford, and its on-ramps, merges, and bridge sections produce high-speed collisions and chain-reaction crashes.
- The Fellsway, Mystic Avenue, and Salem Street. Route 28, Route 38, and Route 60 carry heavy commuter and truck traffic through residential blocks, and the rotaries near the Fellsway are known for sideswipes.
- Tufts University. The campus brings thousands of student pedestrians and cyclists into the streets around College Avenue and Boston Avenue.
A lawyer who drives these roads understands how a crash at a specific intersection actually happens and why an insurer’s quick version of events may not match the road.
Where your Medford case is heard
- Somerville District Court handles the smaller Medford civil claims. Under Massachusetts practice, the Somerville District Court serves Medford and Somerville.
- 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 Medford crash victims are treated
One local fact catches many Medford residents by surprise: Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 170 Governors Avenue no longer has an emergency room. Its emergency department closed in 2018, and the site now operates as urgent care only. Seriously injured people in Medford are taken instead to Winchester Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Mount Auburn or CHA Cambridge Hospital, or a Boston trauma center. 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 Medford residents
- 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 Medford 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 Medford
- 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 Medford 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 Medford injury case go to?
Smaller Medford claims are handled at Somerville District Court, which serves Medford and Somerville. 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.
My car accident happened at Wellington Circle or on I-93. Can you help?
Yes. Those are two of the most collision-prone locations in Medford, and we handle claims arising from them regularly. Understanding how traffic actually moves through Wellington Circle and the I-93 merges helps us establish how the crash happened.
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.
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 a Medford car accident and personal injury lawyer today. Scalli Murphy Law, P.C. has an office at 92 High Street in Medford, MA. Call (617) 387-7000 or request a free case review. No fee unless we recover for you.
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