Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Worcester, Massachusetts

1. Peter Ventura, Attorney at Law

Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction accidents, workplace injuries, sports and recreation accidents, defective products, bad faith and unfair insurance practices

Case Types Handled: Left-turn accidents, lane change accidents, rear-end collisions with motorcycles, head-on motorcycle collisions, multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents, drunk driver vs. motorcycle accidents, distracted driver vs. motorcycle accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, highway motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist motorcycle accidents, underinsured motorist motorcycle accidents

Legal Services: Negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, expert witness coordination, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical lien resolution, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims

Background: Peter Ventura has practiced law since 1985 with over 30 years of trial experience. Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers #508790. He graduated from Assumption College (Magna Cum Laude, Politics major, English minor) and New England School of Law in Boston (American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law). Former Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County (1982-1985) where he prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (less than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify). Co-author of “Injured In An Accident? Ten Of America’s Leading Personal Injury Attorneys Share Their Wisdom” (Rutherford Publishing House, 2014). Member of Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, American Association for Justice, Massachusetts Bar Association, Worcester County Bar Association, and National Italian American Bar Association. Recognized by Best Attorneys of America (Rue Ratings) and The National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Has provided expert legal commentary for Worcester Telegram and Gazette and Charter TV3. Adjunct faculty member at Worcester area universities and colleges.

Location: 210 Park Avenue, #296, Worcester, MA 01609 (also 33 Waldo Street, 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608)

Contact: (508) 755-7535 | [email protected] | https://www.peterventuralaw.com

Consultation: Free consultation available, contingency fee arrangement

2. Breakstone, White & Gluck

Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, defective products, catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries

Legal Services: Negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims, no-fault PIP claim coordination

Background: Breakstone, White & Gluck is a Boston-based personal injury firm serving Worcester and Central Massachusetts. The firm has experience handling motorcycle accident cases throughout Worcester County, including crashes on I-290, I-190, and Route 9. The attorneys understand that drivers often fail to share the road safely with motorcyclists and that motorcyclists account for more than 15% of all traffic deaths in Massachusetts. The firm pursues claims against drivers’ auto insurance policies and helps clients access all possible sources of compensation.

Location: Boston, MA (serves Worcester and Central Massachusetts)

Contact: (800) 379-1244 | https://www.bwglaw.com

Consultation: Free legal consultation available, contingency fee arrangement

3. Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers

Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, medical malpractice, defective products, catastrophic injuries

Case Types Handled: Left-turn accidents, lane change accidents, rear-end collisions with motorcycles, head-on motorcycle collisions, multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents, drunk driver vs. motorcycle accidents, distracted driver vs. motorcycle accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist motorcycle accidents, underinsured motorist motorcycle accidents

Legal Services: Negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, expert testimony coordination, insurance claim negotiation, police report analysis, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims, comparative fault defense

Background: Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers serves Worcester and Greater Boston with a team of attorneys who are motorcycle riders themselves. The firm has extensive knowledge of Massachusetts motorcycle laws and local courts. The attorneys understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face under Massachusetts comparative fault rules and work to minimize fault attributed to injured riders. The firm handles cases from investigation through settlement or trial on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless compensation is recovered.

Location: Boston, MA (serves Worcester and Central Massachusetts)

Contact: Contact via website | https://www.jeffreysglassman.com

Consultation: Free consultation available, no-win no-fee contingency arrangement

4. Bodkin & Mason, LLP

Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, slip and fall, personal injury

Legal Services: Negligence investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims, permanent disability claims, emotional distress claims

Background: Thomas Bodkin and Christopher Mason are Worcester-based personal injury attorneys who handle all types of motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle crashes. The firm has secured settlements including $175,000 for a client who sustained a severe leg fracture in a motorcycle accident (settled for maximum insurance available plus additional funds from the defendant). The attorneys work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, emotional distress, permanent disability, and scarring.

Location: Worcester, MA

Contact: Contact via website | https://bodkinmason.com

Consultation: Free consultation available, contingency fee arrangement

5. d’Oliveira & Associates

Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, dog bites, slip and fall, premises liability

Background: Attorney D. Robin Gouveia manages cases out of the Worcester office and has successfully helped injured motorcyclists for over 25 years. The firm secured a $450,000 motorcycle accident settlement for a client who was hit by a car while riding. The attorneys understand that insurance companies often try to blame motorcyclists for accidents and work to counter these tactics. The Worcester office serves nearby towns of Auburn, Grafton, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and all of Massachusetts.

Location: Worcester, MA

Contact: Contact via website | https://www.good-legal-advice.com/massachusetts/worcester/

Consultation: Free consultation available, no fees unless settlement is obtained, contingency fee arrangement

Universal Helmet Rules, Eye Protection and Comparative Negligence for Worcester Motorcycle Crashes

A Worcester motorcycle crash claim can involve Massachusetts’s helmet rule for every operator and passenger, its eye protection rule for motorcycles without a windshield, and its passenger rule. Massachusetts then compares the rider’s negligence with the total negligence of those being sued.

Helmets for Every Operator and Passenger

Under G.L. c. 90, § 7, every person operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or in a sidecar must wear protective head gear meeting the registrar’s standards, and an operator may not carry a passenger who is not wearing it. The only exception is a properly permitted public parade for a motorcyclist 18 or older.

Eye Protection and Passengers

Under G.L. c. 90, § 7, if a motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen, the operator must wear eye glasses, goggles or a protective face shield, and an operator may not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person.

Comparative Negligence

Under G.L. c. 231, § 85, the rider’s contributory negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the total negligence of the persons against whom recovery is sought, damages are diminished in proportion, and the rider is presumed to have exercised due care; a violation of a statute or regulation is evidence of negligence, not a bar by itself.

Contribution Among Defendants

Under G.L. c. 231B, § 1, joint tortfeasors liable for the same injury have a right of contribution among themselves, and no tortfeasor is compelled to contribute beyond a pro rata share of the entire liability.

Worcester Motorcycle Accident Questions

Do adult riders in Massachusetts have to wear a helmet?

Yes. G.L. c. 90, § 7 requires protective head gear for every operator and passenger, except a motorcyclist 18 or older taking part in a properly permitted public parade.

Can I recover if I was partly at fault?

Yes, if your negligence is not greater than the total negligence of those you are suing. For example, imagine $88,000 in damages and 25 percent of the negligence on the rider: under G.L. c. 231, § 85 the recovery would be $66,000.

How long do I have to sue after a Worcester motorcycle crash?

Three years after the cause of action accrues, under G.L. c. 260, § 2A, except as otherwise provided. A claim against the city, the Commonwealth or another public employer must first be presented in writing to its executive officer within two years under c. 258, § 4.