Car accident lawyers in Boston have had a new number to work with since July 1, 2025. That’s when Massachusetts raised its minimum bodily injury coverage to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, the first increase since 1988. That still isn’t much money after a serious crash on I-93 or a T-bone collision at a Dorchester intersection. A broken pelvis, an ICU stay, or a few months out of work can use up the at-fault driver’s policy quickly. So a good Boston car accident attorney’s first job is often finding every other policy that can pay, including your own underinsured motorist coverage.
The five firms below handle car crash claims in Suffolk County every week. Each one represents only injured people. They were chosen for verdicts and settlements, years of practice, peer recognition, and how clients describe working with them.
1. Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers
Jeffrey S. Glassman opened his Boston practice in 1995. The firm has since grown to offices across Massachusetts, including Cambridge, Dedham, Framingham, Newton, Peabody, Quincy, and Fall River. If you’re stuck at home after surgery, a lawyer will come to you. The firm says clients get a call back the same day or within 24 hours.
Its car crash results include $2 million for the family of a passenger killed in a crash and $3.8 million for a motorcyclist with catastrophic injuries. The firm also handles workers’ compensation. That matters if you were driving for work when you were hit, because you may have both a comp claim and a claim against the other driver.
- Address: One International Place, Unit 1810, Boston, MA 02110
- Phone: (617) 777-7777
2. Feinberg & Alban PC
Philip I. Feinberg, a 1938 Harvard Law graduate, opened this firm in 1946. Three generations of his family have run it since. The firm has won a $7.7 million injury verdict and a $5.35 million construction settlement. It also reports having the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts in both 2011 and 2012.
Perry Feinberg, the third generation, worked at an insurance defense firm before joining the family practice. That gives him a clear sense of how adjusters value a claim. Several reviews come from out-of-state visitors who were hurt while in Boston, so the firm is a good fit if you live elsewhere and need someone local. It also has offices in Brookline and Worcester.
- Address: 2 Center Plaza, Suite 620, Boston, MA 02108
- Phone: (617) 232-5950
3. Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel H. Schwartz has practiced injury law since 1965 and has handled more than 30,000 claims. That kind of volume teaches a firm how every major insurer in the state negotiates. John M. Vlassakis, who joined in 1986, leads the litigation department.
The firm pays case costs as the case moves forward, including medical records, expert fees, and investigation. Clients don’t have to cover those expenses out of pocket while they’re unable to work. It offers home visits and has offices in Framingham and Brockton.
- Address: 1 Washington Mall, Suite 16, Boston, MA 02108
- Phone: (617) 742-1170
4. Karon Law, LLC
Jon Karon runs a two-lawyer boutique, so your case stays with him. He earned his law degree from Boston University in 1986. He is a former president of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and edits its journal. Best Lawyers recognized him for plaintiffs’ personal injury work in its 2026 edition.
His focus is brain injuries, which matters because many crash victims are told they have only a “mild” concussion. Karon won his first traumatic brain injury trial in 2006. He later settled a case for a teenager left in a coma after a truck crash for a seven-figure sum. In that case, he used testimony from people who knew the boy before and after the crash to show how his personality had changed.
- Address: 10 High Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02110
- Phone: (617) 405-3200
5. Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers
Michael D. Kelly graduated with honors from New England Law, where he served on the law review. Super Lawyers named him a Rising Star, and the National Trial Lawyers Association named him to its Top 40 Under 40. His main office is on Commercial Wharf in the North End, with satellite offices from Revere to Natick.
The firm offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on serious injury cases. If you aren’t comfortable with how things are going in the first month, you can walk away. It reports a perfect 5.0 Google rating across more than 200 reviews. In March 2026 it secured a $17.6 million judgment in a premises liability case.
- Address: 83 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02110
- Phone: (617) 807-0855
Your First Five Days After a Boston Crash
What you do in the first week can make your claim stronger or weaker:
- File a Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report within five days if anyone was hurt or damage tops $1,000. Copies go to the RMV, the local police department, and your insurer.
- Request the Boston Police report as soon as it’s ready, and check it for errors in the diagram or witness names.
- Open a PIP claim with your own insurer for medical bills and lost wages.
- Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
- Check whether your policy includes optional underinsured motorist coverage. With minimum limits of only $25,000 per person, it often makes the biggest difference in a serious case.
FAQs
Q1. Do I have to report a car accident in Boston?
A: Yes. If anyone was injured or property damage exceeds $1,000, you must file a crash report within five days with the RMV, local police, and your insurer.
Q2. How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Boston?
A: Almost all of them work on contingency, typically around a third of what you recover. You owe no fee if there’s no recovery.
Q3. What happens if the at-fault driver only carries minimum insurance?
A: Their policy may pay as little as $25,000 per person. Your own underinsured motorist coverage can pay the rest, up to your policy limits.
Q4. Can I claim pain and suffering after a Massachusetts car accident?
A: Only if your reasonable medical bills exceed $2,000 or you suffered a serious injury such as a fracture, permanent disfigurement, or loss of sight or hearing.
Q5. How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Massachusetts?
A: Generally three years from the date of the crash.
Q6. Will my insurance rates go up if the crash wasn’t my fault?
A: No. Under the Massachusetts Safe Driver Insurance Plan, a surcharge applies only when you’re found more than 50% at fault.
