Compassionate Boston Personal Injury Lawyers
Last updated on August 11, 2025
At the Naumes Law Group, LLC, our accident lawyers have over 35 years of experience representing individuals in Boston who have suffered a serious injury or illness. Many of our clients were hurt in transportation accidents or developed diseases as a result of exposure to toxic substances on the job. We also have significant experience litigating Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) claims, which arise in connection with railroad common carriers engaged in interstate commerce that negligently fail to protect their employees from harm.
Boston Attorneys Dedicated To Assisting Accident Victims
In Massachusetts, our personal injury law services encompass a wide range of practice areas to protect people who have suffered harm due to the negligence or misconduct of others. We can support you in cases involving:
- Products liability: We hold manufacturers accountable for defective or dangerous products that cause injury or harm to consumers, ensuring victims receive fair compensation.
- Talcum: Our team works with individuals who have developed health issues linked to talcum powder products.
- Juul E-cigarettes: We represent clients who have experienced adverse health effects from using Juul e-cigarettes, challenging the practices of manufacturers to protect consumer safety.
- Motor vehicle accidents: From car crashes to truck collisions, we assist victims in recovering damages for injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, advocating for their rights.
- Asbestos: We support those exposed to asbestos, helping them understand the legal complexities associated with related health conditions and seeking rightful compensation.
- Wrongful death: Our compassionate approach aids families in pursuing claims for the wrongful death of loved ones, focusing on accountability and closure.
- Mesothelioma: We provide dedicated legal support to individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, fighting for justice and compensation.
- Occupational disease: We represent workers who have developed illnesses due to hazardous workplace conditions.
Our firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support. We will advocate fiercely for your rights so you can focus on recovery.
Protect Your Rights Through A Negligence Claim
After an accident or exposure to a toxin, Massachusetts residents may find it difficult to pay their medical bills, may need to take time away from work, and may experience significant pain and suffering. Their loved ones may have to take on additional household duties and child care or may suffer a loss of consortium or support from a spouse. The losses associated with personal injuries should be compensated by the entities whose negligent or intentionally wrongful conduct caused the harm.
There are four main elements of a standard injury claim that a victim must prove:
- A duty owed by the defendant to the injured person;
- A breach of that duty by the defendant;
- A causal link leading from the defendant’s careless conduct to the harm; and
- Quantifiable damages that the victim sustained as a result.
The process of establishing these elements can vary in certain contexts, however. For example, individuals who are exposed to dangerous substances and suffer injuries or diseases due to their exposure can bring a toxic tort lawsuit. Some substances known to be dangerous include asbestos, benzene, latex, lead paint, mold, pesticides, silica and petrochemicals. People can become sick due to exposure to a dangerous substance because of occupational exposure to dangerous toxins, pharmaceutical drugs with unintended side effects, environmental exposure through water or air, dangerous consumer products such as tobacco or home exposure.
In a toxic tort case, a victim will need to prove that the substance was dangerous or toxic, that he or she was exposed to the substance, and that the substance caused harm and damages. Other elements that must be proven depend on the theory of liability that is involved. For example, in environmental toxic torts arising out of negligence, plaintiffs typically need to show the defendant violated a duty imposed by federal or state regulations. Similarly, in cases arising out of occupational exposure, the duty may be based on an employer’s responsibility to provide employees with a safe workplace.
Causation is often a challenging element to prove in toxic tort litigation. It may require scientific evidence and expert testimony. Sometimes, a substance believed to be safe for years becomes the subject of a study that links it to a disease or injury previously unknown. These studies are valuable evidence for individuals who have been hurt.
Strict Liability And Defective Products
In some situations, such as when a defective product claim is brought against a manufacturer, strict liability may be a more appropriate legal theory than negligence. This typically requires that a plaintiff, usually an injured consumer, prove that the defendant sold a product that had a defect when it was released into the market and that the defect caused harm to the victim. A product liability case often is pursued by a group of consumers as a class action. This allows legal and factual determinations to be made once, without the risk of inconsistent rulings. For example, once a defendant is held responsible for injuries caused by a certain item, this ruling will apply to all of the claims brought by individual consumers who were affected by the defective product.
Discuss Your Injuries With A Skilled Boston Lawyer
If you were harmed due to another party’s failure to take proper precautions, you should consult an injury attorney before asserting your rights. Based in Boston, the Naumes Law Group, LLC is dedicated to pursuing justice and compensation for accident victims throughout Massachusetts, including in Springfield and Worcester. Contact us by calling 617-982-0064 or by completing our online form.