Attleboro Car Accident Lawyer

At Rightful Legal, our team, led by Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen, have years of experience helping car accident victims navigate difficult times and recover the maximum compensation they deserve. After a crash, you need a strong legal advocate to protect your rights and fight against insurance companies that try to minimize payouts.

Whether you were injured in a rear-end collision on I-95, a T-bone accident on Route 1, or a distracted driving crash in downtown Attleboro, we focus on securing the largest possible settlement to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term recovery costs.

Our Attleboro Car Crash Lawyers provide compassionate support and aggressive representation to help you win your case. 

Call Attleboro Personal Injury Lawyer Tracy Paulsen Directly at 617-821-5856 or fill out our online contact form for a Free Consultation. 

Let us Fight for the Justice and Compensation You Deserve.

The value of Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal in your court.

Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal knows the “value” of quality legal counsel is not simply recovering money for an injured car accident client. “Value” is justice-seeking advocacy done with integrity, passion, and skill in the pursuit of fighting for a client’s rights – the pillars around which she has built her practice. She appreciates the trust with which clients ensure her during such vulnerable, critical times following car accident injuries, and strives to navigate her clients through the winding road of uncertainty. She enables her clients to focus on recovery and regaining a sense of normalcy while she, armed with firsthand experience having worked for insurance companies which only care about profit, fights back to get her clients the compensation they deserve. From beginning to end, Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal will keep you advised of the status of your case, insulating you from the day-to-day legal stressors and anxieties such as communicating on your behalf with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and the Court. 

MONEY – it isn’t an issue with Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal. Often times, the first thought a client has is “do I have a case?” followed by “how much will this cost me?”. During your free consultation, Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen will assess the particular facts and circumstances of your case (notably, being at fault to some degree doesn’t automatically bar you from recovery), explain potential legal options and outcomes, and advise you of a recommended next step. Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal works on a contingency-based model meaning unless she recovers for you, you don’t pay!

When should I consult with Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal?

As early as possible. Although a person injured in an a car accident has three years to bring claims in a Massachusetts court (“statute of limitations”), it is highly recommended you consult Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal as early as possible to assess your claims and set your case up for the best chance of success. As time goes on without the involvement of counsel, memories fade and evidence can be lost or destroyed. Early consultation allows Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen to preserve key components of your case for the best opportunity to resolve through a settlement saving you stress, time, and money. Should it be necessary to file a formal lawsuit, the structure and approach taken during settlement negotiation will also work to your benefit during litigation.

⇨ If you or your loved one has been injured in  motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts, Call Attleboro Car Accident Lawyer Tracy Paulsen as soon as you can at 617-821-5856 or Tell Us About your Car Accident here. 

What should I do if I am involved in an auto accident before I’ve contacted Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen at Rightful Legal?

• Call 911 and/or other authorities to report the collision. 
• Seek immediate medical attention if needed.
• Obtain information from everyone at the scene such as:
  • Insurance information for all vehicles involved
  • Names and contact information from all drivers, passengers, and witnesses
  • Take videos and photos of the scene of the incident if possible
  • Take dated notes regarding the incident as soon as possible including your recollection of how the incident occurred, the circumstances surrounding the incident, any injuries, and any communication with others at the scene
• Call your insurance company as soon as possible to provide basic facts. Most take calls any time of day. Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen will need a copy of any statements you make to your insurance company.
• Notify your workplace if you are on the job or will not be able to report for work as scheduled as a result of the accident.
• Obtain a copy of the incident report when made available.
• Review the incident report for accuracy.
• Keep copies of receipts for any property you replace as a result of the accident (such as car seats).

What could I potentially recover through representation by Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen at Rightful Legal?

Compensation is dependent on the circumstances of an individual case and can include:

• Property damage (to your vehicle and other personal property damages as a result of the accident)
• Medical expenses
• Long-term financial needs/medical care
• Lost wages (for the work missed due to the accident)
• Lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering (mental anguish, discomfort, inconvenience, stress, embarrassment, humiliation, or disfigurement as a result of the accident)
• Wrongful death (brought by loved ones on behalf of a deceased)
• Loss of consortium (brought by spouses and children of the injured)

Will my claims settle with the other driver(s) or will I need to file a lawsuit?

Early consultation with Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal will determine whether settlement is possible. It is worth noting a party injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts must first seek compensation from their own insurance carrier regardless of who is “at fault” for the accident. To explain it in simple terms in the context of recovery following injury in an auto accident, Massachusetts requires a minimum of the following types of coverage for all vehicles registered in the state:

• Bodily Injury (BI) (covering bodily injury, lost wages, pain and suffering, and legal fees to others, excluding the insured’s passengers, when the insured is at fault when the accident occurs in Massachusetts) – [up to] $20K per person, [up to] $40K per accident
• Uninsured Motorist (UM) (bodily injury caused by an uninsured or unidentified motorist to the insured driver and usually anyone driving the insured’s vehicle, in the insured’s household, and passengers) – [up to] $20K per person, [up to] $40K per accident
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP) – [up to] $8K per person per accident to the insured driver, anyone driving the insured’s vehicle or in the insured’s household, passengers, and pedestrians regardless of fault (including medical expenses, replacement services, and 75% of lost wages)
• Property Damage (to another’s property when the insured, an authorized driver, or a member of the insured’s household causes an accident) – $5K per accident

If an injured party’s damages exceed their own coverage, seeking compensation from another at-fault party through settlement or litigation is permitted. For instance, Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal would ensure a client with Massachusetts minimum insurance coverage first recovered any applicable PIP and/or UM coverage before attempting to negotiate a settlement with the other driver(s) insurance company during the “pre-litigation” phase (before the statute of limitations has run). It is at this juncture Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal would aim to settle on behalf of her client to avoid delays and uncertainty associated with litigation. On average, about 95% of cases settle either during this pre-litigation phase or before trial if filing a formal lawsuit is necessary. 

When and if an insurance company undermines clients’ claims by failing to offer a just and equitable settlement offer, and if a client is unsatisfied with the offer of compensation, Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen will fight for her clients’ rights by taking the insurance company to court with the filing of a formal lawsuit as she has done SUCCESSFULLY many times before. Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal may discuss other options prior to filing a formal lawsuit depending on the circumstances of your case. For instance, mediation and arbitration are two means by which parties can meet, discuss issues, and attempt to come to a fair agreement.

When it comes to awarding damages (compensation), Massachusetts Courts follow a modified comparative fault rule. An injured party will be barred from recovering damages if the party is found to be 51% or more at fault. If less than 51%, damages are reduced proportional to the degree of fault. For this reason, even a party who is at-fault to any degree should speak to counsel as being at-fault is not an automatic bar to recovery.

Because there are so many moving parts and intricacies regarding legal claims, it is important to consult Attleboro Car Accident Attorney Tracy Paulsen of Rightful Legal as early as possible following injury in an auto accident to evaluate your potential claims and ensure you are taking the necessary steps to receive compensation you deserve.