Chelsea Personal Injury Lawyer
Muggeo & Associates represents people injured in Chelsea, one of the most densely populated cities in Massachusetts. Heavy truck traffic, busy bridges, crowded sidewalks and older housing all create injury risks. We help Chelsea residents pursue fair compensation and deal with insurance companies after a serious accident.
Where Chelsea Injuries Happen
Route 1 and the Tobin Bridge run directly through Chelsea, and Broadway, Everett Avenue and the Chelsea Street Bridge carry steady commuter traffic. Chelsea is also a hub for food distribution, fuel terminals and industrial businesses, so large commercial trucks share the road with cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians. Truck crashes, pedestrian injuries in crosswalks and bus stops, and collisions on narrow, congested streets are common.
Many Chelsea residents work in warehouses, distribution centers, construction and food service. A workplace injury can involve both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate claim against a negligent contractor, property owner or driver.
Cases We Handle for Chelsea Residents
- Truck and commercial vehicle crashes
- Pedestrian injuries
- Car accidents, including uninsured driver claims
- Workplace injuries and construction accidents
- Slip-and-fall and rental property injuries
Where a Chelsea Case Is Filed
Chelsea is in Suffolk County. Civil cases arising in Chelsea are generally heard in the Chelsea District Court at 120 Broadway, which serves Chelsea and Revere. Larger claims are typically filed in Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
I was hurt at work. Can I sue anyone?
Usually you cannot sue your own employer, but you may have a claim against another company or driver that caused the injury. Read when you can sue someone other than your employer.
Do I need a car or insurance of my own to get my medical bills paid after being hit as a pedestrian?
Not necessarily. Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on an applicable auto policy, often the policy of the vehicle that struck you, may pay covered medical expenses and some lost wages.
Talk With a Chelsea Injury Lawyer
Call Muggeo & Associates at 978-741-1177 or send us a message. Información en español.
This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.