Cape Cod Personal Injury Lawyer | Car, Pedestrian & Fall Accidents

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

We represent accident victims hurt in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including crashes caused by distracted or reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and other unsafe driving. Whether your crash involved a car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, or other vehicle, our goal is to secure fair compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the physical and emotional harm you’ve endured.

• Car Accidents – We represent clients in motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, unsafe lane changes, speeding, and other reckless behaviors. We fight for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
• Motorcycle Accidents – Riders face serious injuries in crashes with larger vehicles. Our attorneys investigate crash scenes, review police reports, and work with reconstruction experts to hold negligent drivers accountable.
• Truck Accidents – Cape Cod truck crashes often involve delivery trucks, construction vehicles, and commercial carriers. These cases can include multiple liable parties—drivers, employers, or maintenance providers. We review maintenance logs, insurance coverage, and driver training records to maximize recovery.

Whether in a crosswalk in Provincetown, a parking lot near the beach, or a village sidewalk, pedestrians hit by vehicles may face lifelong injuries. We hold negligent drivers—and their insurance companies—accountable.

Bicycle accidents can happen due to distracted drivers and dangerous roadway conditions, even with marked bike lanes or on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Cyclists are vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in crashes with cars and trucks. We pursue a maximum compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, ongoing medical attention, and pain and suffering.

• Slip and Fall Accidents – If a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions—wet floors, broken steps, uneven pavement, loose railings, inadequate lighting, or building code violations—you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our premises liability lawyers gather police reports, witness statements, photos, and medical records to prove negligence and pursue fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Summer Rental & Short-Term Rental Injuries (Airbnb/VRBO) – On Cape Cod, many injuries happen at vacation rentals and summer rental properties. Owners, landlords, property managers, and maintenance contractors have a duty to keep rentals reasonably safe. When negligent property owners or managers ignore hazards, their homeowners/short-term rental insurance should cover your losses. We investigate insurance coverage, identify all liable parties, and negotiate with insurance companies to seek the maximum compensation available.We handle rental property accident cases involving:
  • Deck, porch, or balcony collapses; defective stairs and handrails
  • Slippery walkways, or pool areas; hot tub/pool accidents
  • Grill/propane explosions, fire hazards, or carbon-monoxide exposure from faulty appliances or missing detectors
  • Cluttered or poorly lit entrances, trip hazards, and unsafe driveways/parking areas
• Dog Bites – Massachusetts law holds dog owners accountable for dog bites, even if their pet has never bitten before.

From delivery trucks to construction vehicles, we investigate every type of accident, reviewing driver logs, maintenance records, and corporate policies to hold all responsible parties accountable. We extensively investigate the accident scene, obtain police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, physical evidence, and maintenance logs to identify all liable parties and build a strong case for your recovery.

Types of truck accident cases we handle include:

• 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

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

• Improper training or licensing
• Overloaded or unsecured cargo
• Failure to maintain 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. Regardless of the scenario, we fight for the maximum compensation you deserve for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages like emotional distress.

Placing a family member in a nursing home is a major decision, and residents deserve care that meets the highest standards. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence occurs on Cape Cod and throughout Barnstable County, leading to serious injuries, preventable medical costs, and even wrongful death. Our personal injury attorneys investigate cases involving falls, medication errors, bedsores/pressure ulcers, unsafe wandering, and other preventable harm—holding facilities accountable and fighting for maximum compensation.

Common examples of negligence include:

• Falls and pressure ulcers from inadequate monitoring or unsafe environments
• Failure to develop or follow comprehensive care plans, including fall-risk assessments
• Inadequate supervision of high-risk residents or delayed emergency response
• Ignoring changes in a resident’s condition or failing to provide proper medical treatment

Our approach to building a strong nursing home negligence claim:

• We investigate thoroughly—reviewing medical records, staff logs, care plans, and facility protocols.
• We enlist expert testimony to confirm that the facility failed to provide proper 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.

Cape Cod’s seasonal workforce means many people are hurt on the job at restaurants, hotels and resorts, retail shops, marinas, charter boats, beach operations, landscaping crews, construction sites, delivery/rideshare, and rental businesses (bike, moped, paddleboard). If your workplace accident was caused by someone other than your employer—for example a negligent driver, subcontractor, property owner, or defective equipment—you may have a third-party personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.

Common third-party cases we handle:

• Restaurant/retail injuries from unsafe premises (unsafe walkways, broken steps, poor lighting) owned or managed by property owners or landlords
• Marina/charter incidents involving unsafe docks, faulty ladders, or negligent boat operators
• Delivery and rideshare crashes caused by other at-fault drivers while you’re on the clock
• Construction/landscaping injuries due to subcontractor negligence, OSHA violations, or dangerous equipment
• Defective products such as ladders, lifts, power tools.

• 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.