An injury can turn your life upside down in a matter of seconds. One moment you are driving down Route 53 or picking up groceries at Hanover Crossing, and the next you are facing hospital bills, missed paychecks, and an insurance company that treats you like a claim number instead of a person.
At Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we represent injured people throughout Hanover and the South Shore. Our team has recovered over $1 billion for more than 100,000 clients nationwide, and we bring that same relentless approach to every case we take on. You focus on healing. We handle the fight.
Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Why Hanover Residents Choose Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah
To the big insurance companies, you are just a number. To us, you are the reason we never stop fighting. Here is what sets our firm apart:
- No fee unless we win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you never pay out of pocket. Our fee comes from the recovery we secure for you, so our success is tied directly to yours.
- A track record that speaks for itself. Our attorneys have recovered over $1 billion for injured clients, including multimillion dollar verdicts in traumatic brain injury, transit accident, and medical malpractice cases.
- Trial-ready representation. Many firms settle early because it is easy. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial, and insurance companies know it. That preparation gives us leverage at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
- Local access. Our Brockton office sits just a short drive from Hanover, and our attorneys serve clients across Plymouth County and the South Shore.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Hanover
Our attorneys handle the full range of injury claims for Hanover residents, including:
- Car accidents on Route 3, Route 53, Route 139, Washington Street, and local roads throughout town
- Truck accidents involving commercial vehicles traveling to and from the South Shore's retail and industrial corridors
- Motorcycle accidents, where riders often suffer severe injuries and face unfair blame from insurers
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents near shopping centers, schools, and residential neighborhoods
- Slip and fall injuries and other premises liability claims at stores, restaurants, and private properties
- Workplace injuries, including construction accidents and workers' compensation claims
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Nursing home abuse and neglect affecting elderly loved ones
- Defective products and dangerous drugs
- Wrongful death claims brought on behalf of grieving families
If you do not see your situation listed here, call us anyway. If someone else's carelessness caused your injury, there is a good chance we can help.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Every case is different, but injured people in Massachusetts may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills, both current and future
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Property damage
- Loss of companionship in wrongful death cases
Insurance companies often make quick, lowball offers hoping you will sign away your rights before you understand what your claim is truly worth. Before you accept anything, talk to a lawyer who can evaluate the full value of your case.
Massachusetts Injury Laws Hanover Residents Should Know
The statute of limitations. In most cases, Massachusetts law gives you three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and you may lose your right to recover anything, no matter how strong your case is. Evidence also fades quickly, so the sooner you act, the stronger your claim will be.
Comparative negligence. Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you are not more at fault than the other party, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies routinely try to shift blame onto injured people to shrink payouts. We push back.
No-fault car insurance. Massachusetts is a no-fault state, which means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays initial medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, regardless of who caused it. To step outside the no-fault system and pursue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your case generally must involve reasonable medical expenses above a set threshold or a serious injury such as a fracture, permanent disfigurement, or loss of sight or hearing. These rules are technical, and an experienced attorney can tell you quickly whether your case qualifies.
What to Do After an Injury in Hanover
The steps you take in the hours and days after an accident can make or break your claim:
- Get medical attention right away. Your health comes first, and prompt treatment creates a record linking your injuries to the accident.
- Report the incident. Call the police after a crash, notify the property owner after a fall, or tell your employer after a workplace injury.
- Document everything. Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Collect names and contact information for witnesses.
- Do not give recorded statements to the insurance company. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that hurt your claim.
- Call a lawyer before you sign anything. A free consultation costs you nothing and can protect you from costly mistakes.
Serving Hanover and the South Shore
Hanover sits at the heart of the South Shore, where Route 3 and Route 53 carry heavy commuter and shopping traffic every day. From the busy retail corridor around Hanover Crossing to the residential streets of Assinippi, Four Corners, and West Hanover, accidents happen where people live, work, and travel. When they do, our team is close by.
We proudly serve clients in Hanover and the surrounding communities, including Norwell, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, Marshfield, Abington, and throughout Plymouth County.