PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IN PITTSFIELD, MA

Personal Injury

For over 40 years the aggressive legal team at HASHIM & SPINOLA through legal expertise,  hard work, and integrity has successfully represented injured and disabled victims of someone else’s negligence. Our clients receive substantial compensation that  helps to relieve their suffering and restore their quality of life after suffering a life-altering injury. Expert legal representation is vital because personal injury cases are legally and medically complex and   involve pushing back against insurance companies that will find any excuse not to pay you the compensation you deserve. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, it's crucial to seek the help of experienced lawyers like those at HASHIM & SPINOLA. In a nutshell, personal injury law refers to physical and/or emotional injuries suffered by you because someone failed to do the right thing or acted carelessly and negligently.  Car or truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, construction accidents, falls due to unsafe conditions on someone’s property, or medical negligence, for example, are the common causes of personal injuries.

If you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, contact the lawyers at HASHIM & SPINOLA for help in navigating the legal minefield of seeking compensation for your loss. You should not try to do this on your own as it involves  a full understanding of your legal rights, the law, the legal and litigation expertise, the interpretation of insurance and other contracts, the knowledge of the medical issues involved in your injuries including aggravation of prior injuries, and aggressively dealing with insurance companies. Our decades-long experience at HASHIM & SPINOLA, has given us the expertise you need to maximize the potential for your getting the best result possible and the compensation you deserve..

Why Clients Choose Us: The Benefits of Our Expertise 

Significant successes achieved for our clients include:

  • A $3,000,000 medical malpractice award against an ophthalmologist who failed to follow up on referral of patient to surgeon for surgery on occluded carotid artery, resulting in a devastating stroke.

  • A $965,000 judgment against the employer of an El Salvadoran immigrant who suffered  foot and ankle injuries when he fell from the roof of a house.

  • A $1,000,000 medical malpractice recovery against an emergency room doctor and a neurologist who failed to diagnose an impending stroke resulting in neurological damage.

  • In the U.S. Bankruptcy court, we successfully blocked the defendant’s attempt to wipe our nearly $1,000,000  jury verdict and judgment that was won against the defendant in the Superior Court.

“We want to express our appreciation for all your help with our case.  The results you achieved went beyond our expectations.”
— Recent Client

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Our team of professionals will guide you through the process and provide you with all the necessary information and support every step of the way. We understand that this can be a challenging time, and we will treat you with the utmost care and respect, as if you were one of our own family members.

The Personal Injury Cases We Handle: A Comprehensive Guide

Every day, people’s lives are ruined and endure pain and even death because of the negligence of another person.  Oftentimes, the injured person is no  longer able to work and support her family due to the actions of an intoxicated driver, an inattentive or negligent physician, an irresponsible landlord or an avaricious business or property owner who has cut corners on vital matters of health and safety in the interest of profits. The expert legal team at HASHIM & SPINOLA is determined to hold the wrongdoers responsible for the harm they have caused.  Our clients depend upon us to fight hard for them and to seek fair compensation that will make a difference in their  lives.

Personal injury cases are fought and won in the courts under the American tort law system with the ultimate aim to obtain full and fair financial compensation for the harm injured victims have suffered..  Oftentimes, our clients never fully recover from their physical or emotional injuries nor are they fully restored to their pre-injury quality of life.  We fight hard against insurance companies and defendants who refuse to be held accountable for the harm they have caused.  Our success in securing the best financial compensation possible goes a long way towards restoring their diminished life-style. 

Every day, we take on the major insurance companies who refuse to pay the compensation you deserve. In some cases, the harm caused by the negligent or avaricious defendant is worsened by the unfairness and illegal claims settlement practices engaged in by their insurance company.  When that happens, we sue the insurance companies for their attempt to bully you into accepting a settlement that is less than your case is worth.  That award can sometimes be three times the amount of the initial award that you receive. 

You don’t need to pay our attorneys fees up front.

HASHIM & SPINOLA will take your case and fight hard for you even if you don’t have financial means.  Our fee is paid only when we win the case for you and is paid out of the settlement or award.

We handle a wide range of personal injury cases. These include:

Car Accidents

If you’ve been injured or have lost a family member in a car crash you know that it is a perilous and uncertain time.  You know that there is a maze of legal and insurance procedures that you must follow in order to obtain compensation for your injuries. At the same time you are dealing with the effects of your injuries.  These crashes raise many questions that typically include whether you can sue the responsible individual and whether your own insurance provider is obliged to cover your expenses due to someone else's carelessness. Also, you may also wonder whether you should agree to the settlement offer that has been made by the other driver's insurance company; whether the employer of the at-fault driver can be held responsible for your injuries; and how to respond to the insurance company of the at-fault driver who is blaming the crash on you and refusing to pay your claim. You may also find that the other driver is uninsured and have questions about how you will be compensated for your injuries.  The lawyers at HASHIM & SPINOLA deal with all of these issues every day and will guide you through the entire claims process. 

Truck Accidents

Commercial trucking accidents typically cause very serious injuries and fatalities for many reasons including the truck’s size and the difficulty controlling it on the road. The team at HASHIM & SPINOLA knows the law and recognizes that it is vitally important to have an expert investigate the facts of the crash and the condition of the truck as soon as possible. Our attorneys hire the right expert to find the evidence  to make your case a success.  The major insurance companies send out expert investigators to find evidence that exonerates their driver and shifts blame on to you. We negotiate with the insurance companies and even go to a jury trial if necessary to get the compensation you need to get justice for you and your family.    

At HASHIM & SPINOLA, our experienced attorneys understand how trucking companies function and the strategies required to win against them.  We recommend that any individual who has been in a crash, or any person seeking legal assistance in this regard, contacts us promptly to initiate an inquiry so that we can immediately begin investigating your case. 

Premises Liability

The legal and factual issues in a case where you have been injured on someone else’s property are complex and include identifying the person responsible for your injuries, the legal obligations that were violated by the property owner, and negotiating with the insurance company.  Proving your case will be daunting to you.  The legal team at HASHIM & SPINOLA has expertise in handling these cases.

In Massachusetts, when an individual or organization owns or rents a property, they have the responsibility to maintain it safely and responsibly. The property owner is required to follow the building and safety codes. They are required not to create a defective condition on their property. The property may include a store, apartment building, or an office building.  Every day persons are seriously injured due to a property owner’s failure to comply with their legal responsibilities. If that happens to you, the legal team and HASHIM & SPINOLA will work aggressively for you to obtain full and fair compensation for any injuries they suffer as a result of the property owner’s carelessness and failure to follow the building and safety codes.

Oftentimes the insurance company will try to blame you for your injuries and our team will thoroughly investigate the facts of your case and understand the law of comparative negligence. We will fight hard for you to overcome this defense and to get the  compensation you deserve.  

The legal team and HASHIM & SPINOLA know the technical legal and regulatory requirements that an injured person must follow to seek compensation for their injuries. All of these legal requirements are We will fight for yoiu to As this can be very challenging to prove, it is highly recommended that you seek the assistance of an experienced premises liability lawyer if you have sustained an injury on a property. At HASHIM & SPINOLA, we have been representing injured clients throughout the state for many years now. 

Product Liability Claims

Any consumer product has the potential to cause harm. If a product is faulty, it can lead to serious injury or even death. There are so many ways that this can occur due to mere objects that seem harmless. Just a few examples of cases that have occurred include malfunctioning toasters that have electrocuted individuals, injuries suffered due to the blades of defective lawnmowers, and even exploding laptop batteries. However, if you've been injured due to a faulty product, you do have some recourse. Our product liability lawyers can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Regardless of whether an individual has purchased or rented a consumer product, product liability laws will cover them. The primary intention of these laws is to encourage companies to act responsibly. This means that if you have sustained an injury due to a faulty product, you can sue the company for damages. That’s especially the case in Massachusetts, as although the federal government has minimum safety regulations, in Massachusetts the state has enacted even more stringent laws to safeguard consumers from dangerous products, along with the establishment of a compensation system for those who have sustained injuries due to defective or dangerous products. If you have been injured by a faulty product, contact us as soon as possible to start your personal injury claim – there’s a three-year time limit, so make haste.

Medical Malpractice

Our team at HASHIM & SPINOLA has handled cases in which persons have been injured by negligence of their healthcare providers, medical malpractice.The impact on people’s lives is life altering and permanent.  It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Studies show that medical  negligence accounts for 9.5% of deaths annually.  Every day, people suffer catastrophic injuries as a result of medical malpractice.  Tragically, these deaths were preventable. Our medical malpractice lawyers have decades of experience recovering top settlements and awards for victims of medical negligence. 

If you suspect that you or someone you know has been a victim of medical malpractice, you don’t need to accept that it was unavoidable or that bad things happen.  Instead, contact the attorneys at HASHIM & SPINOLA for a case evaluation at no charge to you. 

Wrongful Death  

When it comes to personal injury and wrongful death cases, both arise due to harm caused by the actions of another. Negligence is a crucial factor in both instances. However, necessary to note that these types of cases are distinct from one another, and individuals must fully comprehend the differences before pursuing either claim. A person claiming for personal injury case needs to demonstrate the carelessness of the accused in causing the injury, and the compensation amount will be determined by the severity of their injuries. In contrast, in the event of wrongful death, it is the survivors of the deceased who will file the claim against the individual believed to be at fault for the death. A claim seeks compensation for a range of losses, including medical expenses, funeral benefits, future earnings loss, financial support, and loss of care and companionship. Wrongful death lawsuits can be challenging to understand, and are not comparable to typical personal injury cases such as car accidents or slip and fall incidents. These cases involve complex legal issues and require expert testimony to determine the value of damages. It’s vital that you seek the services of an experienced attorney if you are pursuing a wrongful death case. Going it alone is not recommended.

Our lawyers at HASHIM & SPINOLA will always start by examining the details of your case. We will provide answers to all your queries and carry out a comprehensive inquiry to identify all parties who may be responsible for your injuries and calculate the value of your case. We will recommend the necessary actions to guarantee that you receive fair treatment and achieve for you the appropriate compensation that you deserve


Frequently Asked Questions

Here at HASHIM & SPINOLA, we are asked so many questions by clients who have suffered personal injury in an accident. Personal injury law is a wide field, and it simply isn’t possible to cover every aspect of it here. However, here are the answers to some of your most commonly asked questions:

  • It’s vital that you capture images of any injuries sustained, seek medical attention if you haven’t already done so, comply with the care plan and attend all subsequent appointments as advised by the doctor, record a detailed account of the incident while it is still fresh in your memory, compile a list of witnesses and their contact details (if these are available), and adhere to any further directives from your legal representative – who you must contact as soon as possible.

  • Keep in mind that not all injuries resulting from accidents are immediately noticeable. Sometimes, it may take days or even weeks for the symptoms to show up. However, this does not mean that you cannot file a lawsuit if the injury was caused by someone else's negligence. As long as you can prove that your injury was a direct result of the negligence, you may still have a strong case. In any case, we highly recommend that you get evaluated by a doctor as soon as any symptoms appear so that the injuries can be diagnosed and treated properly. This will also help in providing important documentation of your injuries.

  • In many years of practice at HASHIM & SPINOLA, we’ve found that it is a popular misunderstanding that the other person involved in an accident must have adequate insurance for you to receive compensation. Even if this is the case, there are instances where you can obtain the rightful compensation from your own insurance provider. We are well equipped to assist you with this process.

  • This is known as the issue of comparative fault. In some states, this will prevent a plaintiff from obtaining compensation. That’s not the case in Massachusetts, which uses the modified comparative fault rule with a 51 percent bar which means that a plaintiff is still able to recover damages just as long as they are not more at fault than the defendant. So even if you hold some responsibility for an accident or injury, you may still be able to recover damages. Working with a skilled attorney who specializes in personal injury cases can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve.

  • If you are injured or suffer an accident and believe you have a claim, you need to act quickly, as the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations for personal injury claims applies. This means that you have a limited amount of time - 3 years, to be exact - to file your claim. While there may be some circumstances where this deadline is extended, it's always best to act quickly and seek legal advice as soon as possible. By contacting HASHIM & SPINOLA for a consultation, you can ensure that your case is properly evaluated at an early stage. The law does not favour those who delay, so get in touch as soon as you can.