Cambridge Personal Injury Lawyer | Car, Pedestrian & Fall Accidents

At Gavagan Law, we focus on a wide range of personal injury cases, including:

• Car Accidents – Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, a reckless driver, or an uninsured motorist, we’ll help you recover compensation for your medical expenses and financial burden.
• Motorcycle Accidents – Riders face severe injuries in crashes. We fight for the rights of injured motorcyclists who were hurt due to negligent drivers.
• Truck Accidents – Truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles.

Whether crossing a street or walking on a sidewalk, pedestrians have the right to be safe from negligent drivers. We have the expertise to handle complex pedestrian accident cases and are dedicated to fighting for your rights and well-being.

From Harvard Square to Union Square, we help personal injury victims hurt in crosswalks, parking lots, and other high-traffic areas. We’ve handled cases involving spinal cord injuries, serious injury, and severe injuries requiring long-term care.

Bicycle Accidents can happen due to distracted drivers, and dangerous conditions in the roadway, even with marked bike lanes. Cyclists are vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in crashes with cars and trucks. We fight for fair settlement to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and ongoing medical attention.

• Slip and Fall Accidents– If a property owner failed to maintain a safe space, you may be entitled to compensation for your serious injuries. Fall accidents can happen on icy sidewalks, wet floors, or uneven pavement. If a property owner fails to maintain their property in a reasonably safe manner, they may be liable for personal injuries suffered.
• Dog Bites – Massachusetts law holds dog owners accountable for dog bites, even if their pet has never bitten before.

Truck accidents in Cambridge and Somerville are not limited to highway 18-wheelers. Many collisions in Middlesex County involve commercial vehicles navigating busy city streets, including:

• Linen trucks making deliveries to hotels, restaurants, and hospitals
• Moving vans serving students, families, and local businesses
• Box trucks and delivery vans from major retailers and courier services
• Food service trucks delivering to restaurants and markets
• Construction trucks like dump trucks, cement mixers, and flatbeds

These vehicles are heavier, harder to maneuver in tight spaces, and have significant blind spots—especially in congested areas like Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square. When a commercial vehicle accident happens, the injured party may suffer serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, and other personal injuries requiring long-term medical treatment. The force of impact can also cause extensive property damage to cars, bicycles, and surrounding structures.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers investigate every contributing factor, including:

• Improper training or licensing
• Overloaded or unsecured cargo
• Failed to maintain their brakes, tires, or safety systems
• Violations of local traffic laws in high-density areas

In personal injury cases involving truck accidents or commercial vehicles, there may be multiple liable parties—the driver, their employer, the vehicle owner, or third-party contractors responsible for loading or maintenance. This often means dealing with multiple insurance companies and complex negotiations.

We take prompt legal action to preserve evidence, secure driver logs, maintenance records, and onboard data, and work with accident reconstruction experts to build a strong case. Whether your crash involved a linen truck making a delivery to Kendall Square or a moving van turning onto Massachusetts Avenue, we fight for the maximum compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages like emotional distress.

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never easy—families trust that residents will receive respectful, attentive care. Unfortunately, Nursing home negligence is all too common, leading to serious and unnecessary harm. At Gavagan Law, we specialize in nursing home negligence cases across Massachusetts, including Cambridge and Somerville. Common causes of harm include:

• Falls and pressure ulcers from inadequate monitoring or unsafe environments
• Failure to develop or update comprehensive care plans, including fall-risk assessments
• Inadequate supervision of high-risk residents or delayed emergency response
• Neglecting to modify care after incidents—even if the resident’s condition changes

These injuries often result in hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and overall decline in health and quality of life. When a facility fails to uphold the standard of care required by Massachusetts law, we hold them accountable.

How we pursue justice in these cases:

• We investigate thoroughly—reviewing medical records, staff logs, care plans, and facility protocols.
• We enlist expert testimony to confirm that the facility breached its duty of care and that the neglect caused serious harm.
• We fight for full compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care, emotional suffering, and in tragic cases, wrongful death.

No one should hesitate to call for help. Nursing home residents and their families deserve justice and peace of mind. Contact us today for a free consultation.

If you were injured while working at construction sites, warehouses, or other job locations, you may have a personal injury claim against a liable party beyond workers’ compensation.

• Wrongful Death Cases – Losing a family member due to negligence is devastating. Our firm represents families in wrongful death claims.
• Medical Malpractice – Health care providers must meet professional standards. If you suffered harm due to a doctor’s negligence, we can help.