Personal Injury Lawyers in Massachusetts

At Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC, we represent individuals and families throughout Massachusetts who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. Our firm handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including construction site negligence, workplace injuries, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, product liability, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death claims.

A serious injury can instantly change the course of a person’s life. Physical pain, emotional trauma, lost income, and uncertainty about the future often place overwhelming strain on injured individuals and their families. From the very first consultation, our goal is to relieve that burden by providing experienced legal guidance, personal attention, and relentless advocacy.

Plaintiff-Only Personal Injury Representation

Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC is devoted exclusively to representing injured plaintiffs. Our attorneys have never represented insurance companies, corporations, or defendants.

This matters.

Insurance companies are sophisticated, well-funded, and focused on minimizing payouts. Having counsel whose sole loyalty is to injured individuals — and who understands how insurers evaluate risk and exposure — is essential to achieving meaningful compensation. Our plaintiff-only focus allows us to pursue accountability aggressively and without compromise.

A Low-Volume, Hands-On Approach That Maximizes Recovery

CRC intentionally maintains a small and selective caseload. We believe that personal injury representation should be personal — not transactional.

Unlike high-volume firms that rely on case managers and assembly-line settlements, our attorneys remain directly involved in every case from start to finish. We maintain constant communication with our clients and their families so they are never left wondering about the status of their case or their legal options.

This low-volume philosophy allows us to:

• Thoroughly investigate liability and damages
• Personally communicate with clients and family members
• Identify third-party claims early
• Preserve critical physical and documentary evidence
• Retain highly qualified experts
• Prepare every case as if it will be presented to a jury

This level of preparation consistently results in stronger settlements and superior trial readiness.

Trial-Ready Personal Injury Litigation Strategy

Although many third-party personal injury claims resolve without trial, insurance companies do not offer fair settlements unless they believe a case will be tried — and won.

For that reason, our attorneys prepare every personal injury case as if it will ultimately be decided by a jury. From day one, we focus on building a clear, compelling narrative supported by expert testimony and admissible evidence.

We regularly work with leading experts in:

• Medicine and surgery
• Construction safety and building codes
• Product design and product safety
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Life care planning
• Economic loss analysis

This comprehensive approach allows us to present not only how an injury occurred, but how it will affect a client’s health, earning capacity, and quality of life for years to come.

Why Lien Strategy Matters

When an injured worker pursues a third-party personal injury claim while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, the workers’ compensation insurer often asserts a lien against any recovery. How that lien is handled can dramatically affect how much money the injured worker actually takes home.

An attorney who understands workers’ compensation lien and reimbursement laws can often reduce lien exposure, coordinate the timing and structure of settlements, and ensure that recoveries are allocated properly. Strategic lien management can mean the difference between a settlement that looks large on paper and one that truly maximizes the injured worker’s net recovery.

Because CRC handles both workers’ compensation and third-party claims, we address lien issues from the outset – not as an afterthought.

Experience Litigating Serious Injury Claims

The attorneys at CRC bring decades of combined experience litigating serious and catastrophic injury claims in Massachusetts state and federal courts.

Patricia J. Rezendes

Patricia Rezendes brings decades of experience representing injured workers in Massachusetts personal injury claims. She is widely respected for her deep knowledge of Massachusetts law and her ability to navigate complex medical and disability issues.

Attorney Rezendes has dedicated her career to advocating for injured workers, with particular experience in cases involving permanent disability, vocational limitations, and long-term wage loss. Her background is especially critical in cases where workers’ compensation claims intersect with third-party personal injury lawsuits, allowing CRC to coordinate claims strategically and maximize overall recovery.

Cathryn Crowley

Cathryn Crowley focuses her practice on representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence. Attorney Crowley has extensive experience handling personal injury matters involving complex liability issues and significant damages.

She is known for her meticulous case preparation, attention to detail, and client-focused approach. Attorney Crowley works closely with clients and expert witnesses to ensure that every aspect of an injury — physical, emotional, and financial — is fully documented and presented.

Brendan G. Carney

Brendan G. Carney is a Massachusetts personal injury attorney with extensive experience litigating complex cases in the Massachusetts Superior Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

He has particular expertise in workers’ compensation law and third-party construction site injury claims, including the application of workers’ compensation lien recovery and reimbursement laws. By coordinating workers’ compensation and third-party claims, Attorney Carney helps maximize injured workers’ net recovery through strategic lien management and settlement structuring. He prepares every case for jury trial from the outset.

Representative Personal Injury Case Results

Recent personal injury case results for Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC include:

• A third-party negligence settlement on behalf of an electrician who suffered a neck injury in a construction site accident
• Settlement of a premises liability claim on behalf of a recent high school graduate who suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by an unsafe rental property
• A settlement on behalf of a sheet metal worker who suffered a disabling shoulder injury in a construction site accident

Each case is evaluated on its own merits. No two personal injury claims are the same, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, injuries, and long-term consequences involved.

What to Expect When You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer at CRC

Many injured individuals have never worked with a personal injury attorney before and are understandably unsure about the process. At Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC, we believe that informed clients are empowered clients.

From the outset, we focus on transparency and communication. After an initial consultation, we conduct a detailed investigation into liability, insurance coverage, and damages. This includes gathering medical records, employment information, witness statements, and any available photographs or video evidence.

As your case progresses, we keep you informed about important developments, explain strategic decisions in plain language, and remain available to answer questions. Whether your case resolves through settlement or proceeds to litigation, you will know what to expect at each stage and why specific decisions are being made.

This level of involvement and communication is only possible because we maintain a low-volume practice and limit the number of cases we accept.

How Personal Injury Claims Are Investigated and Proven

Successful personal injury claims are built on evidence. Early and thorough investigation often makes the difference between an inadequate settlement and full compensation.

Our firm investigates personal injury cases by:

• Identifying all potentially responsible parties
• Preserving physical and documentary evidence
• Reviewing incident reports and inspection records
• Retaining qualified experts when necessary
• Analyzing insurance coverage and policy limits

Because we prepare every case as if it will be presented to a jury, our investigations focus not only on proving liability, but also on clearly demonstrating how the injury has affected — and will continue to affect — a client’s life.

Understanding the Role of Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Claims

Insurance companies play a central role in nearly every personal injury case. While insurers may appear cooperative early in a claim, their financial interests are often directly opposed to those of injured individuals.

Insurance adjusters are trained to:

• Minimize claim value
• Shift blame where possible
• Resolve cases quickly for less than fair value

At CRC, we handle all communications with insurance companies on behalf of our clients. We understand how insurers evaluate exposure and when they are likely to increase settlement offers. Our trial-ready approach ensures that insurance carriers know we are prepared to litigate when necessary, which often leads to more meaningful settlement negotiations.

Why Choosing the Right Personal Injury Law Firm Matters

Not all personal injury law firms operate the same way. Some firms focus on volume, rapid settlements, and minimal litigation preparation. Others, like CRC, emphasize quality, preparation, and individualized representation.

Choosing a firm that maintains a low caseload and prepares cases for trial can have a direct impact on:

• The value of your settlement
• The strength of your negotiating position
• Your experience throughout the legal process

For serious injury cases — particularly those involving permanent disability or long-term wage loss — the difference in approach can be substantial.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims

Why This Page Serves as a Gateway to Our Practice Areas

This Personal Injury page provides an overview of how Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC approaches serious injury litigation. Each practice-area link below leads to a more detailed discussion of specific types of claims we handle, including construction site injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases.

We encourage visitors to explore the practice-area pages most relevant to their situation and to contact us directly to discuss their individual circumstances.

Personal Injury Practice Areas

Our firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters. The links below provide detailed information about each practice area:

• Construction Injuries
• Car Accidents
• Premises Liability Accidents
• Products Liability
• Workplace Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Liquor and Social Host Liability
• Wrongful Death
• Truck Accident
• Bus Accident

This page serves as a gateway to these more detailed practice-area pages, allowing injured individuals to learn more about how CRC approaches each type of claim.

How Personal Injury Claims Are Valued

Every personal injury claim is unique. Case value depends on factors such as:

• Severity and permanence of the injury
• Medical treatment required
• Impact on earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
• Availability of insurance coverage

Because of these variables, personal injury claims must be individually evaluated by experienced counsel.

Free Consultations & Contingent Fee Representation

All personal injury consultations at Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC are free of charge. Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning:

• You do not pay legal fees upfront
• We only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you
• Legal fees are calculated as a percentage of the total recovery

If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligence and would like to discuss whether a personal injury claim is worth pursuing, we invite you to speak directly with one of our attorneys.

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