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Michael O. Smith

Michael O. Smith

Mass Injury Group
  • Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Insurance Claims ...
  • Massachusetts
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Biography

Attorney Smith is a strong advocate for the rights of injured and disabled. He possesses over 20 years of legal experience. After graduating with honors from Boston University School of Business Management, he started his career as a workers compensation claims adjuster.

Attorney Smith soon realized he could accomplish more in his career if he earned a Law Degree. He decided to attend Suffolk University Law School on Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. Soon after graduation, he worked briefly at a prestigious Insurance Defense Firm in Boston, Massachusetts. He quickly realized he did not want to represent big insurance companies and employers against the working class.

Attorney Smith then took his talents to Lowell, Massachusetts and practiced law at one of the largest plaintiff oriented law firms in Merrimack Valley. It was there he determined it was his calling to represent the less fortunate and pursue injury and disability claims on behalf of clients and their families. After handling personal Injury, disability and workers compensation matters for over a decade in Lowell, he was offered an opportunity to work at one of the largest plaintiff personal injury firms in the State of Massachusetts. While at this firm in Boston, he handled countless workers compensation and third party claims on behalf of his clients.

After working at a large specialty plaintiff personal injury law firm, he decided he could properly serve the needs of his clients if he stated his own law firm. Attorney Smith is the founder of the Mass Injury Group. His firm represents hundreds of clients across the state of Massachusetts. His firm specializes in handling all types of injury claims including motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, wrongful death claims, negligence claims, premises liability cases, workers compensation injuries and social security disability matters.

Attorney Michael O. Smith has handled countless jury and non-jury trials.

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Social Security Disability
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Workers' Compensation
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
    Animal & Dog Law
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Area
  • auto accident claims
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French
  • Khmer
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Mass Injury Group
Current
Education
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. | Law
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Boston University
B.S. | Business Administration
Honors: Cum Laude
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Awards
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer
American Society of Legal Advocates
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Legal Counsel
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
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Personal Injury Attorney Network
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Injured Workers Law and Advocacy
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Successful engagement of new clients, Claims Meeting
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mass Injury Group Website
Legal Answers
14 Questions Answered
Q. My father was killed as a passenger in an auto accident I would like to get a lawyer to sue the driver?
A: I strongly suggest you speak with an experienced wrongful death lawyer in your area to see if you have a viable claim. First, an administration of your Father's estate will need to be set up and I am assuming you would be the appointed as the administrator. In order to bring a claim for wrongful death against the driver, you will need to establish negligence.

Wrongful Death claims can be tricky and there is a statute of limitations to file a lawsuit, so I again encourage you to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer who could advise you of your options
Q. I'm on 34A in Massachusetts and my adjuster refuse to pay me is this legal
A: I concur with the previous answer. It is difficult to answer without further information. Generally speaking, if the WC insurer does not have permission by the Department of Industrial Accidents to stop your checks and you have not settled your case or gone back to work, then the stoppage of your checks could be considered illegal. There are other times your checks could be suspended. The insurer has the right to suspend your checks if they can show you failed to attend an IME.

If you have an attorney I strongly encourage you to speak with your attorney. If you are not represented, I encourage you to reach out to an experienced WC attorney in Massachusetts.
Q. Could I potentially have a malpractice claim?
A: Sorry to hear about your situation and the complications you are experiencing. Clearly, you have suffered damages. The question will be whether the staff at the initial ER visit deviated from the standard level of care and due to their alleged mistake in failure to diagnosis, you were harmed.

Most medical malpractice cases require an expert doctor to testify and state there was negligence on behalf of the ER and staff and that negligence caused your harm. I strongly suggest you contact an experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney to further discuss whether you have a viable claim.
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Contact & Map
Mass Injury Group
15 Broad St
#800
Boston, MA 02109
Telephone: (617) 263-0060
Fax: (617) 263-0010