We at The Law Firm of Scott D. Goldberg, P.C.  measure success by exceeding our clients’ expectations.  Often, that means obtaining the maximum amount of the insurance policy or an exceptional value for each particular case, whether by settlement, arbitration, or trial.  Following is a sample of our recent monthly successes.  

April

Attorney Goldberg helped two suburban police officers receive tens of thousands of dollars for injuries they suffered while on-duty in the cruiser.  The officers were already back to work when they were advised that they had claims, and the settlements included money for lost overtime and details, medical expenses, disability, and pain and suffering.

March

A pedestrian who was struck by a car while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk - and who found our law firm from this website - was able to receive substantial compensation for her injuries, which included a fractured foot and scarring. 

February

This month, after winning default judgments in court, we obtained a settlement for the whole policy of $100,000, which included not only compensation for our client's injuries but also for alleged unfair settlement practices pursuant to General Laws c.93A against Massachusetts's largest insurance company.

January 2008

Attorney Goldberg helped this auto passenger, who also chose the firm through this website, recover the full insurance policy coverage of $100,000.  The case involved a single vehicle crash that caused facial scarring; the client did not need follow-up medical treatment, become disabled, or lose wages.  Attorney Goldberg hired a plastic surgeon as our expert witness and prepared the case accordingly.  Please read the client's comments on the testimonial page.

December

The firm finished 2007 by successfully negotiating another settlement with The Home Depot and its contractor.  In this case, our client, who was referred by an out-of-state attorney, suffered a severed ankle tendon when he was struck by a steel shelving cross beam that fell during the store's renovation.  The case settled after two years of litigation and several months of negotiation following formal mediation.  The settlement included payment of all medical expenses and more than $100,000 for pain and suffering.

November 

This month Attorney Goldberg recovered money for a Deputy Sheriff, who was referred by a Police Officer, and who was injured in a crash while riding in a work vehicle.  We first helped our client collect workers compensation benefits and, after he returned to work, we negotiated a settlement of his personal injury claim for the balance of his lost wages and for his pain and suffering.

October

Attorney Goldberg successfully negotiated another off-duty Police Officer's case this month.  The settlement included money for lost base pay - and lost detail and overtime earnings - as well as medical expenses and compensation for pain and suffering.

September

After assisting the client in obtaining worker's compensation benefits and not charging a legal fee, Attorney Goldberg then settled this contested motor vehicle accident claim by negotiating both pain and suffering compensation and a reduction of the worker's compensation lien for our client.  

August

In this dog bite case, a young woman, whose parents selected Attorney Goldberg through this website, needed our help to settle an ongoing claim without filing a lawsuit.  The client lived in Florida and was visiting Massachusetts when she was bitten in the face by a relative's dog.  Attorney Goldberg prepared the case, which was based largely on scarring, summarized the law, and was able to obtain the settlement that the client desired.

July

This motor vehicle case was referred by a Union Attorney who selected our law firm because we specialize in personal injury law.  Our law firm coordinated payment of medical expenses, lost wages, and successfully negotiated a settlement for pain and suffering for our chinese-only speaking client.  Our firm appreciated the confidence shown by the referring attorney and we gladly shared our legal fees. 

June 

This month we recognize the success of a pro bono case.  The parent of a young child needed representation in the Probate and Family Court to challenge the visitation rights of the other parent; however, the potential client was not able to submit a retainer.  Attorney Goldberg agreed to represent the parent and after nine months of motions and hearings, Attorney Goldberg  and the client prevailed.  

May

This month we succussfully negotiated a settlement for our client who hired us after having been previously represented by another attorney and whose case had been delayed by an insurance company.  We prepared the missing elements of the case and were able to convince the insurance company to re-evaluate the case, which after months of negotiation, led to the settlement the client was hoping for.

April

In this motor vehicle crash case Attorney Goldberg negotiated a comprehensive settlement for our client who, while driving in her minivan, was injured by an operator who lost control, spun across the center line, and caused her to collide head-on into his pick-up truck.  The insurance company paid a settlement shortly after our law firm served a Demand Letter pursuant to Chapter 93A and 176D, commonly called "Consumer Protection Statute."

March

Attorney Goldberg won a Police Officer's bodily injury motor vehicle arbitration and collected in excess of $99,000 including Personal Injury Protection benefits after advising our client to reject the insurance company's final offer of $65,000.  We won the argument that our client, a member of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association, who was injured on-duty in the patrol car, was entitled to lost overtime and detail wages even though he had already received over $27,000 in Injured On-Duty (IOD) benefits.

February

In this auto accident case, Attorney Goldberg convinced Commerce Insurance Company to pay our client the maximum insurance policy - $100,000 - without filing a lawsuit.  The collision occured in an intersection at 2:00 am without witnesses.

January 2007

Attorney Goldberg was able to recover $45,000 for his client who was injured in a dog bite attack.  The case was complicated because the client was not injured from the bite itself but rather from trying to get away from the dog; the client had no permanent problems or scarring.  Prior to us pursuint a lawsuit, USAA Insurance Company offered only $2,500 to settle!

December

In this general liability case, Attorney Goldberg obtained a private settlement for full compensation for a teacher who suffered a closed head injury including a concussion, headaches, and concentration difficulties when, as a customer of a popular bar/restaurant, she was struck on the head by a speaker that fell off a shelf. 

November

Attorney Goldberg convinced the insurance company to pay the full auto policy to our client, who was a pedestrian when she was struck by a car that the owner let a friend drive, without filing a lawsuit and without releasing the driver from liability.

October

In this bicycle-motor vehicle collision case, Attorney Goldberg was able to negotiate an excellent settlement for our client who was struck by a passing car despite the fact that an independent witness stated that our client lost control and rode into the car.  Attorney Goldberg viewed and photographed the accident scene, and interviewed the witness; as a result he was able to negotiate a confidential settlement.

September

In this premises liability - unsafe stairway claim, Attorney Goldberg obtained a settlement for a client who tripped and fell down an outdoor stairway leading from a deck. The stairs were not built or maintained in compliance with Code of Massachusetts Regulations, although the property owner had not been cited for violations. Attorney Goldberg personally inspected, measured and photographed the stairs, which led to the settlement.

August

Attorney Goldberg successfully represented an off-duty police officer who was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The case included negotiating two settlements: one from the negligent driver’s insurance company for the full policy limits and a second settlement from the officer’s personal policy for underinsured motorist benefits.

July

In this pedestrian-motor vehicle accident, Attorney Goldberg obtained full compensation for a legally blind and previously disabled client who was struck by a passing car as he crossed the street. The settlement included repaying Medicare and Medicaid liens.

June

Attorney Goldberg won a $130,000 net Arbitration Award (in addition to $67,000 Injured on-Duty pay and $8,000 in Personal Injury Protection benefits) for a Police Officer who was riding in a cruiser that was struck by a motorist attempting to avoid arrest. The insurance company, Plymouth Rock, offered only $15,000!

May

Attorney Goldberg successfully mediated a settlement of $175,000 (plus $10,000 in medical payments) for a 79 year-old women who tripped and fell due to an unsafe floor at a chain donut/coffee store. The client suffered an aggravation of pre-existing arthritis in her knee. The case took three years to prepare and litigate in court, and settled just two months before trial.

April 2006

Attorney Goldberg negotiated a settlement for a client who was driving his car when it was struck by a company van when the driver had a seizure and lost control. The client’s car was pushed off the road, struck a tree, and rolled over. Attorney Goldberg obtained the settlement from the company that employed the driver.