Riccio Law practices in the areas of Criminal Defense and Personal Injury in Massachusetts, primarily in Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Founder Anthony Riccio is an experienced trial lawyer with a proven record of success and reputation as one of the best young attorneys in the state. Formerly a prosecutor and personal injury defense lawyer at a Boston law firm, Attorney Riccio uses those experiences to achieve winning results for his clients.
If you have been arrested and/or charged with a crime or you are the subject of a criminal investigation, Riccio Law represents individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal court in Massachusetts.
Whether its felony charges in superior court, misdemeanor charges in district court, or federal charges, no case is too big or small. Riccio Law provides aggressive criminal defense for its clients and prepares as if every case is going to trial.
In addition to criminal defense, Riccio Law represents plaintiffs on personal injury cases stemming from car and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip-and-falls, and various claims of negligence. Dealing with insurance companies and court deadlines can be an exhausting process, so it is important to consult with an experienced Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer if you have been injured in an accident.
Riccio Law has offices in Attleboro and Quincy and is available by telephone 24/7. If you are in need of a criminal defense or personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Learn more about Anthony Riccio here.
First and foremost, you should immediately seek medical care for any injuries you sustained in the accident. You should follow any recommendations for follow-up doctor’s appointments and treatment. Your health and well-being are more important than the need to immediately contact a personal injury attorney, start a claim, or file a lawsuit. Generally, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is 3 years from the date of the accident.
While it is important to get immediate treatment for your injuries, you should schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as you are healthy enough to do so. When hiring a personal injury lawyer, you should select one who is experienced in handling the type of personal injury claim you are facing (i.e.., motor vehicle accident; slip-and-fall; dog bite). In addition to an attorney’s experience, you must be comfortable with the lawyer you hire and feel you can trust his/her judgment. Once you hire an attorney, he or she will handle all aspects of your claim while you focus on treating and recovering from your injuries, including doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Your personal injury attorney will negotiate the payment of medical bills, if available, pursue potential insurance benefits, investigate the accident, gather evidence, and handle all communications with the insurance companies and opposing counsel.
Prior to filing a lawsuit, your attorney will likely engage in pre-suit settlement negotiations with the opposing side. Meaningful settlement talks usually do not begin until you have completed or nearly completed all treatment for your injuries and recovered to the fullest extent possible. It is difficult to assess the true value of a personal injury claim without a complete picture of one’s injuries, medical bills, the recovery process, including pain and suffering, and whether there are any permanent injuries or physical limitations. Your attorney might make a pre-suit settlement demand and the insurance carrier will review the demand and respond with an offer of settlement. Once an offer is received, your attorney will discuss the terms with you and recommend whether or not to settle. However, it is your decision, as the client, whether or not to accept any settlement offer. You can consider making a counteroffer and continuing any settlement negotiations. While some discovery may be exchanged during the pre-suit stage, the discovery process will be explored in greater detail after the filing of a lawsuit. An experienced personal injury attorney will remain aware of the statute of limitations and be sure to file suit prior to the deadline if a pre-suit settlement appears unlikely.
If you are unable to come to a settlement agreement prior to the filing of a lawsuit, your lawyer will initiate a lawsuit by serving the opposing party with a Civil Complaint and filing the Complaint with the Clerk’s Office of the appropriate court, often in superior court. Once the Complaint is served and filed with the Clerk’s Office, it is officially a civil matter subject to the respective court’s procedures and rules of civil procedure. After the filing of the Complaint, the defendant(s) are required to file an Answer to the Complaint, which may include any potential defenses and counterclaims.
During the pretrial stages, discovery and potential evidence is exchanged between the parties. A significant portion of the discovery focuses on medical records detailing the plaintiff’s injuries and medical treatment pre & post-accident. Not all discovery is voluntarily provided and both parties can make demands for discovery through interrogatories and requests for productions of documents. Any discovery that is not provided voluntarily or by agreement will be addressed by a judge who will make rulings as to whether the discovery in question must be provided. Additionally, witness statements can be obtained by affidavits or conducting depositions. Depositions may be conducted in-person at an attorney’s office or remotely via video. Lawyers on both sides may also file motions with the court to be argued before the judge, including but not limited to motions for summary judgment. During the pretrial stages, settlement negotiations may continue to take place between the plaintiff and defendant(s). If the parties cannot settle after discovery is complete and all motions have been ruled on, they can attempt to resolve the case through alternative dispute resolution.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) usually takes place as a last attempt at settlement prior to trial and is usually conducted in one of two ways: mediation or arbitration. a)Mediation: In mediation, the lawyers and clients meet with a mediator whose job is to help facilitate effective discussions with the goal of reaching a settlement agreement. However, mediation is non-binding therefore the parties must come to a mutual agreement to avoid trial. b)Arbitration: Arbitration is essentially a “mini trial” where both sides are permitted to introduce witness testimony, evidence, medical records, etc. Lawyers for the parties make argument and a decision is made by an arbitrator. The arbitrator’s decision is binding and may only be challenged in special situations.
Statistically, less than 5% of all civil cases go to trial in Massachusetts. However, if no settlement is reached, the case proceeds to trial. In most circumstances, the case will proceed as a jury trial but a bench trial (trial before a judge, not jury) is allowed. During trial, both parties are permitted to introduce witness testimony, medical records, as well as other documents and exhibits subject to the rules of evidence. The length of a trial depends on a number of factors, including the amount of evidence and complexity of the case, as well as the number of live witnesses and whether it is a jury or bench trial. While a jury or bench trial verdict is final and binding, the losing party has the right to review the verdict and determine whether they have any potential arguments for an appeal.
There are a number of factors to review before concluding whether there are grounds to appeal. It is a matter to be discussed with your lawyer at the conclusion of trial, if necessary. On the other hand, if you win at trial the defendant may also consider reviewing the verdict and/or judgment amount. Appeals can be a timely and complicated process. Generally, in superior court a Notice of Appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days of the entry of the final judgment or final order.
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony Riccio represents individuals facing criminal charges in both state and federal court. With offices in Attleboro and Quincy, Riccio Law’s criminal defense practice expands the entire state with a focus on the Greater Boston area, Southeastern Massachusetts, and the Cape & Islands.
Riccio Law represents individuals who have been charged with the following crimes:
We want to ensure that you receive the personalized care and attention you deserve, especially in these difficult times.
If you are currently under investigation or facing criminal charges, do not speak to the police or prosecution without first contacting an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Anthony Riccio is committed to representing individuals that have been injured in an accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s negligence. Having previously worked at personal injury defense firm in Boston, Anthony knows what to look for when evaluating a possible claim for damages.
Riccio Law represents individuals and their families after any kind of injury caused by someone else’s negligence, including:
Personal injury cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis and do not require any up-front payment or retainer fee. Riccio Law only gets paid if you win your case.
If you were injured in an accident and think you may have a personal injury case, you could be a party to one of the 700,000+ personal injury lawsuits filed annually in the United States. While your insurance company may offer some protection and coverage in the event of an accident, dealing with your insurance and the opposing side’s insurance company is a complicated and time-consuming process. The insurance company could reject your claim for any number of reasons, so it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer in Attleboro immediately after you’ve suffered physical injuries in an accident.
Many people fail to pursue personal injury claims despite suffering injuries in an accident. Maybe you don’t think you have a claim, or the responsible party doesn’t have a good insurance policy or no insurance at all. Whether you think you have a strong case or not, if you’ve suffered physical injuries in an accident it’s a good idea to seek legal advice from a personal injury attorney in Attleboro. Meeting with an attorney will give you peace of mind and an opportunity to discuss your potential case. Most lawyers offer free consultations so it does not cost you anything to discuss whether or not you have a case.
An accident may cause severe injuries resulting in lengthy recovery and decreased quality of life. Injuries often leave permanent damage such as scarring, amputation, loss of function, and limited range of motion. Whether it’s a soft tissue injury, torn ligament, broken arm or a broken leg, serious injuries can lead to missed work and unable to return to your job, constant aches and pains, and long-lasting issues. Injuries not only impact your physical well-being, they can also take a toll on your mental health, and negatively impact your relationships, future job prospects, and overall quality of life.
Treatment and care for your injuries at a hospital and by multiple medical providers lead to high medical bills that your own health insurance likely won’t pay in full. Ambulance bills, emergency room bills, surgeries, and physical therapy get expensive real quick and you can easily fall behind on the payments. If you’ve sustained serious injuries in an accident, a personal injury lawyer in Attleboro can evaluate your case and fight to get you compensation for your injuries and your medical bills paid.
As mentioned above, you could be facing several hefty medical bills as a result of your injuries. To make matters worse, you’re out of work and struggling to pay the bills due to your loss of income. While health insurance may cover some of the bills, aftercare costs add up quickly and not all treatments are not covered by insurance, such as physiotherapy treatment costs. There are many ways that personal injury lawyers can help you deal with the mounting medical bills.
If you were involved in a car accident, your own car insurance could pay up to $8,000.00 in medical expenses regardless of fault through PIP coverage. However, if you were on a motorcycle at the time of your accident you are not entitled to PIP benefits. Depending on the nature of your accident, there are a number of ways a personal injury lawyer can get you compensation for your injuries and help with the payment of your medical bills.
Filing a lawsuit may not be the best or most efficient way to obtain compensation because cases move slowly through the court system. An experienced personal injury attorney will evaluate your case and determine the best strategy for getting you the most money possible for your injuries. Whether it’s filing a lawsuit, obtaining a pre-suit settlement, arbitration or mediation, if you’ve been injured in an accident and your medical bills are rapidly growing you should contact a personal injury lawyer in Attleboro immediately.
Even if liability is clear, it is important that you hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. When liability is in question the need for an experienced personal injury attorney is that much greater. Many people choose not to even pursue a personal injury claim because they don’t know who’s responsible; as a result, they do not receive compensation.
For example, maybe you slip and fall on a wet floor in the supermarket but think you could be partially responsible for the accident. Is the wet floor marked? If the risks are not communicated, you certainly cannot take the same precautions when crossing the wet floor. While this is only one of many factors to consider, a personal injury attorney will review the facts of the case and possibly hire an expert witness to assist with the liability analysis. Even if you’re partially reliable for the accident, Massachusetts uses the comparative negligence standard meaning you are eligible for compensation for your injuries so long as you’re less than 51% at-fault.
Another case that may be more complex; patron trips and falls when walking from a parking lot to the sidewalk entrance ramp of a store and there is a dispute over liability and whether there is any liability at all. Hiring a personal injury lawyer can clarify the situation and strengthen your case and position.
If you end up missing work due to personal injury and are not compensated during this time, a personal injury lawyer may be able to get you money for lost wages as part of a settlement on your case. People with insurance can get through a period of not working and may be entitled to paid leave through some form of short or long term disability. If your injuries are serious or complex, you may miss more work than your insurance covers, or maybe you have no insurance at all.
Head injuries take a lot of time to heal, and the resulting symptoms often interfere with one’s ability to work and complete basic daily activities. A person with a head injury can experience loss of focus or loss of memory and suffer from acute headaches which make it difficult to complete basic tasks like reading or sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen. Vertigo is often a symptom experienced by those recovering from a head injury that makes it difficult for anyone to do their job, whether a construction worker or working in an office. Symptoms and complications from head injuries take significant time to heal, and your insurance may not provide sufficient compensation. It is important to contact a personal injury lawyer in Attleboro if you were injured in an accident and missing work as a result of those injuries.
We offer experienced and dedicated representation for our clients whether it’s litigating in the courtroom or negotiating a plea deal/settlement. With extensive trial experience and a deliberate and honest approach to negotiations, Riccio Law gets results for its clients.
We offer experienced and dedicated representation for our clients whether it's litigating in the courtroom or negotiating a plea deal/settlement. With extensive trial experience and a deliberate and honest approach to negotiations, Riccio Law gets results for its clients.
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