About Hamel, Waxler, Allen & Collins — Personal Injury New Bedford

Hamel, Waxler, Allen & Collins P.C. represents personal injury New Bedford clients from 32R Hillman Street, serving victims of car crashes, workplace accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents across Bristol County. Attorney John Collins leads injury casework with decades of South Coast Massachusetts trial experience. The firm also covers nearby Fall River and Taunton, giving injured clients a regional bench of advocates. Injured residents can explore other firms in the region through the New Bedford attorney directory.

The firm takes on both negligence and wrongful death matters, with attorneys familiar with Bristol County Superior Court’s injury docket. Clients receive direct attorney access rather than being handed off to case managers.

What Clients Say

Reviewers frequently single out Attorney Collins for his courtroom effectiveness and willingness to take on tough insurance disputes. Long-term clients describe returning to the firm multiple times because they trust how he advocates for injury victims. Responsiveness from support staff is another recurring theme in positive reviews.

Personal Injury New Bedford — Practice Areas & Services

• Motor vehicle crash claims, including rideshare and commercial truck collisions on I-195 and Route 140
• Slip, trip, and fall cases in retail stores, apartment complexes, and municipal properties
• Workers’ compensation claims for fishing, manufacturing, and healthcare workers
• Wrongful death actions on behalf of surviving Massachusetts family members
• Premises liability and product defect injury litigation in state and federal court

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts?

Most personal injury actions must be filed within three years of the injury under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A. Wrongful death actions follow the same three-year window. Missing the deadline usually bars your claim entirely.

Do New Bedford injury lawyers charge upfront fees?

Most Bristol County injury attorneys, including Hamel, Waxler, Allen & Collins, work on contingency, meaning no fee unless they recover for you. Consultations for crash and fall cases are typically free.

Where are personal injury cases heard in New Bedford?

Larger injury cases are filed in Bristol County Superior Court at 441 County Street in New Bedford. Smaller claims proceed through New Bedford District Court at 75 North 6th Street.