Malden Personal Injury Lawyers

Foti Law LLC is a Malden based law firm with a second office in Boston. Attorney Matthew Foti is a Malden native who grew up in the school system and attended Malden Catholic High School. Foti Law LLC specializes in the practice of personal injury. This includes motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, as well as many other injury cases. Most personal injury lawsuits require a victim or plaintiff to prove the defendant’s negligence. This means that a Malden personal injury attorney will need to show that it is more likely than not that the defendant owed a duty of reasonable care and that duty was breached. Due to this breach and the defendants unsafe conduct, the plaintiff was injured and incurred damages as a consequence.

Car Accidents

Massachusetts is known for having some of the busiest streets, roadways, and highways. The cause of the majority of car accidents is negligence on the part of one or multiple drivers. To show negligence, you must have concrete proof that the other driver involved in the accident failed to show reasonable care despite their obligation to do so. This negligence should have directly caused the injuries incurred. Not all drivers exercise reasonable care. Whether they are in a rush or just really bad drivers their negligence puts others at risk. Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding are some of the most common causes of these accidents. Call an experienced personal injury attorney if you are a victim of one of these accidents today.

Motorcycle Accidents

Attorney Matt Foti was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in 2011. He underwent a full knee reconstruction and over 150 stiches on his arms and chest. He dedicates his practice to representing motorcyclists who have been hit by careless and negligent drivers. As an avid rider he is familiar with the level of awareness motorcyclists have to ride with as well as the lack of awareness most drivers operate with. He further understands how these collisions can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. If you want a Malden personal injury lawyer who knows exactly what you are going through after a motorcycle accident, call Attorney Matt Foti today.

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents or 18-wheeler accidents result in some of the most catastrophic injuries due to the force of impact and the truck drivers complete lack of vision of the other vehicle. If a truck driver was operating carelessly the driver as well as the company may be liable for your injuries. After an accident with an 18-wheeler it is crucial to act fast and preserve all evidence such as the trucks black box and the operators driving log showing how long he/she has been operating without proper rest. Foti Law LLC has specialized in these types of accidents since the Firms conception. If you have been hit by an 18-wheeler, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney in Malden today.

Bicyclist Accident

Bike accidents have increased significantly in Massachusetts. Over the last couple of years Malden and Boston have dramatically increased bike lanes on their streets. While this process has provided a safer lane of travel for bikers, it has also increased the volume of bikers tenfold. Many motor vehicle operators do not understand the rules of the road resulting into an extremely dangerous situation for bikers. If you are a bicyclist who has been involved in an accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney in Malden today.

Pedestrian Accidents

Many of the streets of Malden and Boston are extremely crowded. Whether it is double parked cars, tight intersections, or obstructed views pedestrians have never been more at risk. With traffic ever increasing, motor vehicle operators are more impatient now than ever. This often leads to the lack of awareness of pedestrians walking or running. Pedestrian accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or death. If you or a loved one has been hit by a motor vehicle, call an experienced personal injury attorney in Malden today.

Slip and Fall Accidents/Premises Liability

Property owners have a duty to keep their property safe for visitors. This means they must keep their property shoveled during the winter, repair dangerous conditions and or provide warnings about it. If you are a victim of a slip and fall or other accident on a premise you must show that the owner or store was negligent and knew or should have known about the condition that was dangerous and caused your slip and fall.