Cambridge Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys

Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry

55 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
USA

(617) 401-7642 or (888) 645-8582

(617) 494-1921

www.chaelawfirm.com/

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Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, a Cambridge law firm tracing its roots to 1983, assist clients injured because of another party’s negligence. Our personal injury attorneys use their expertise on trial and negotiation to seek damages for victims of catastrophic injuries and death in motor vehicle accidents, fires, workplace accidents, defective products and because of the negligence of medical providers and others.

We don’t just represent clients throughout the Commonwealth and around New England, but individuals in other states as well, associating with local attorneys in the appropriate jurisdiction. We undertake cases involving: catastrophic injuries and burns, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, premises liability, workplace accidents, fires, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and elder neglect.

Nationally respected experts are consulted to build the strongest possible cases for our injured clients. These professionals include physicians, engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, investigators and others in all fields required to help us represent clients as effectively as possible. This is the reason why our team of trial lawyers is known for fact-based, research-driven advocacy.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Catastrophic Burn Injury

The attorneys at the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry advocate for clients who suffered catastrophic injuries because of another party's negligence. We build strong, fact-based cases assisted by a nation-wide network of highly respected experts and specialists in a variety of fields. We help clients pursue damages for their injuries, financial losses, medical expenses and other non-financial costs inherent for those who have suffered serious injuries. Our attorneys work with clients closely and spend the time needed to understand the full impact of the injury on their lives, both now and in the future.

- Traumatic Brain and Head Injury

Head and brain injuries can be immediately catastrophic, rendering a victim disabled for life. These injuries can also be subtle, leaving the injured person with elusive symptoms that weeks and months later result in serious mental impairment. The consequences can include reductions in language, reasoning and decision-making abilities. The injured person may become unable to work at all or may be unable to perform adequately in his or her current job. Head and brain injuries can also result in personality alterations that can influence relationships with friends and family.

- Paralysis

Injuries that cause paralysis leave people changed forever. In addition to adjusting to a life where even the simplest actions are either difficult or impossible, victims of paralyzing accidents have many other concerns. They may be unable to work, require ongoing therapy and rehabilitation and need to modify their homes to accommodate their changed circumstances. Their relationships with friends and family often change, and their sense of self-worth may be battered.

- Spinal Cord Injury

When thinking of spinal injuries, people usually assume that the result with be paraplegia or quadriplegia. However, injury to the spinal cord can cause other conditions and illnesses. The most common is persistent back pain, numbness in the extremities, gait changes and bowel and bladder problems.

- Amputation

Amputations and dismemberment are permanent injuries. In addition to the immediate pain associated with such catastrophic injuries, amputations and dismemberment can also leave a victim with phantom pain that can be almost unbearable. There is also the need to adjust to dealing with prostheses, life-long physical therapy and the loss of function that may affect the injured person's ability to work.

- SCar Accidentring & Disfigurement

Scarring and disfigurement are permanent physical injuries. Significant scarring, especially facial scarring, can leave the victim psychologically affected as well as physically injured. Correcting scars can require extensive reconstructive surgeries, skin grafts and long hospitalizations.

- Burn Injury

Burn injuries are among the most painful injuries. Victims must often endure excruciating pain, multiple surgeries and skin grafts, and a very long recovery period. The injured person may be highly vulnerable to infection. Burn injuries leave scars that seldom can be fully corrected with cosmetic surgery. The psychological damage can be as painful as the physical damage. If the victim is seriously disfigured as a result of the burns, he or she may experience a range of emotional hardships.

- Car Accident

The combination of highway congestion, defective roadways and the driving habits of many people in the area all contribute to a high rate of vehicle accidents and injuries in Eastern Massachusetts. Our law firm assists clients who were injured in auto accidents, building strong cases based on our many years of experience handling personal injury matters and other tort actions.

- Drunk Driving Accident

People injured by drunk drivers in Massachusetts have the ability to file lawsuits under the Commonwealth's dram shop laws that hold third parties liable for crashes and injuries caused by drunk drivers. These laws pertain to bars, taverns, restaurants, and clubs that served obviously intoxicated patrons. Individuals can also be liable for accidents and injuries under the state's social host laws.

- Truck Accidents

Accidents involving semi trucks and other large vehicles almost always result in catastrophic injuries. The size, weight and speed of the truck make severe injuries or death almost inevitable. When injuries involving large trucks are caused by the negligence of another party, injured parties should look into their legal options. They may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit in pursuit of compensation and damages.

- Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to injury or death because they are essentially unprotected, even when wearing helmets and other gear. An accident that would cause relatively little damage to a car, such as a sideswipe, can leave a motorcycle rider seriously injured. It is important to consult a knowledgeable personal injury attorney after a motorcycle crash to determine whether it is possible to obtain damages.

- Bicycle Accident

Bicycle riders have the right of way in most communities. However, there are still many accidents caused by drivers of larger vehicles, dog owners and other negligent parties. In addition, accidents can be the result of defective parts and components of the bicycle itself. Persons injured in bicycle accidents caused by circumstances such as these should speak with a personal injury attorney to learn about obtaining damages after the accident.

- Train Accident

Persons who were injured while riding a subway, train, trolley or bus operated by the MBTA have several avenues open to them. They may be able to file insurance claims and seek compensation under Massachusetts tort law from the MBTA itself. It is important to discuss the situation with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to learn about potential claims and lawsuits after an injury that occurred on the MBTA.

- Commercial Vehicle Accidents

People injured in accidents involving passenger vans, tow trucks, delivery trucks and pickup trucks used in construction or other fields may be eligible to file claims or lawsuits if an accident was caused by negligence. At the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, our trial lawyers advocate for clients who suffered injuries in accidents involving such vehicles while riding their bicycles, driving their cars or walking on the streets of Massachusetts.

- Auto Defect

Defective cars and other motor vehicles cause many injuries and deaths each year. Persons injured as a result of auto defects may be eligible for damages from the manufacturer or other liable party. It is important to speak with an experienced products liability attorney to learn whether a lawsuit or claim is viable.

- Bus Accident

Bus accidents involving city buses, tour buses or school buses have the potential to cause multiple severe injuries. At Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, our Boston area attorneys assist clients who were injured in bus accidents throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond. Our attorneys possess extensive trial experience and in-depth knowledge of personal injury law, giving us an understanding of the challenges involved in taking legal action against public entities and large transportation companies.

- Taxi Cab Accident

People injured in accidents involving taxis may believe that they have no recourse; taxis, after all, seldom carry significant liability insurance. What injured individuals may not know, however, is that they may be covered under the PIP coverage in their own auto policies. It is important to speak with a lawyer well-versed in the intricacies of Massachusetts auto insurance to learn about eligibility for compensation after injuries caused by a taxi cab.

- Product Liability

Injuries that result from the use of defective products can cause serious injury or death. Individuals who sustain injuries when using a product that was designed, manufactured or distributed with injury-causing defects should consult an attorney to learn about his/her options and rights under the law.

- Wrongful Death

The death of a loved one is always painful for surviving family members. When the loss was the result of a fatal accident caused by another's negligence, the pain is compounded by anxiety about the future and uncertainty about what, if anything, to do. Survivors with questions about their options and rights should consult an attorney who understands the issues involved in wrongful death claims.

- Premises Liability

The attorneys at Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry handle cases involving injuries resulting from defective and unsafe property. When dangerous premises are the result of negligence by the property owner, an injured person may be able to obtain damages. Our law firm assists clients with claims and lawsuits arising from unsafe property conditions.

- Slip And Fall

When negligence on the part of property owners leads to slip and fall accidents, injured persons may be eligible for damages. At the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, our attorneys help clients who suffered injury as a result of property conditions that led to slips, trips or falls.

- Animal Bite

Bites from animals thought to be docile family pets are frightening, especially when the victim is a child. Young people bitten by dogs, cats and more exotic pets can experience serious psychological damage long after the bites have healed. Moreover, children bitten by dogs are more likely to suffer bites to the face and head than adults because they are often the same height as the dog.

- Workplace Accident

A workplace accident can leave an injured employee without an income for weeks or months. In some instances, the individual becomes totally or partially disabled because of an on-the-job injury and is unable to work at all or can no longer perform his or her previous job. It is important for persons injured on the job to learn about their options and rights so they can protect themselves and their families.

- Construction Accident

Construction work is dangerous, causing many serious injuries and fatalities every year among construction workers, passersby and sub-contractors. Victims are frequently unable to work for many weeks and months and face significant financial challenges. Others can never return to work because the severity of their injuries left them totally or partially disabled. Injured construction workers need to learn about their rights and options from an experienced construction law attorney.

- House Fire

The lawyers at the Cambridge firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry advocate for clients who were burned in house fires. House fires can be caused by faulty wiring, use of dangerous heaters, shoddy construction techniques, and defective appliances, furnaces and boilers. Whatever the cause, our law firm investigates thoroughly, consulting with fire safety experts and other specialists to determine the precise origin of the fire that injured our client. This allows us identify the responsible party and determine the best legal approach to use.

- Commercial Building Fire

Commercial buildings in New England are often old, with wiring, plumbing and other systems added long after construction. Alterations to the building structure can leave it non-compliant with fire and building codes. Even new commercial buildings that meet code can contain defective and dangerous furnishings and safety equipment such as sprinklers and alarms. Poor maintenance can increase vulnerability to fires.

- Explosion Injuries

Persons injured in explosions may be eligible for compensation for their injuries, wage loss, and other damages and expenses caused by the explosion. At the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, our lawyers advise individuals who suffered burns and other injuries in explosions about their rights and options. We help them seek recovery from the liable parties, insurance carriers and other responsible entities.

- Medical Malpractice

At the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, our attorneys handle medical malpractice cases. We help clients hurt by the negligence of medical professionals and providers such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and hospitals. Our clients include individuals who were injured as well as the families of those who died as a result of medical negligence.

- Nursing Home Abuse

At the Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, we represent people who were abused or neglected in nursing homes or other care facilities. We seek redress for the injuries and damages they suffered at the hands of professionals who were supposed to provide care at the accepted standard. We also file wrongful death cases on behalf of families whose loved ones died as a result of the abuse or neglect they suffered in a nursing home.

Partners

	Mr. William F. Ahern Jr. Attorney Insurance, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate		Henry W. Clark Attorney Animal Bites, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries
	Mr. Bruce J. Embry Attorney Real Estate		Mr. William J. Hunt Attorney Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries, Catastrophic Injuries, Construction Accidents