You’re recovering from a car crash on Route 93. Bills are stacking, the insurance adjuster just low-balled your claim, and you need to recover the most money before your savings are exhausted. The wrong lawyer could cost you tens of thousands, or even more. And you may not recover enough to pay for your ongoing care.
Boston has dozens of personal injury firms, all promising to “aggressively” fight for your rights. Some lawyers are all about settling and won’t even try cases in front of juries. Other lawyers, in contrast, go all out and make sure their insurance companies pay full value; they are ready to take their cases before a jury.
We’ve ranked Boston’s best personal injury law firms, according to their records of settlements, experience litigating different types of accidents, and dedication to their clients.
These nine firms are distinguished by years of experience in personal injury law, a proven track record in litigation, diverse specialization in types of cases, and dedication to representing victims, such as in the aftermath of medical malpractice or construction accidents. Here is how they stack up.
Quick Comparison
Scan this table to compare founding history, practice focus, litigation style, and what sets each firm apart in Boston’s personal injury market.
| Firm | Founded / Experience | Core Practice Areas | Settlement/Trial Approach | Unique Positioning |
| Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers | 2013 | Car, motorcycle, pedestrian, workers’ comp | Direct attorney representation throughout | 30-day satisfaction guarantee |
| Sugarman | 1920 | Medical malpractice, products, construction, auto | Partner-led from start to finish | No TV ads, reputation-built practice |
| Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers | 1995 | Car, truck, motorcycle, transit accidents | Takes cases others refuse | Recovered hundreds of millions, 25,000+ clients |
| Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. | 1965 | Car, motorcycle, bicycle, construction accidents | Technology-driven, hassle-free process | 30,000+ claims resolved, 60+ years experience |
| Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers | 2010 | Car, motorcycle, truck, brain injury | Settlement and courtroom ready | 3+ decades combined trial experience |
| DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers | 2004 | Car, truck, slip-and-fall, medical malpractice | Empathetic yet aggressive advocacy | Founder’s personal accident experience drives approach |
| Lubin & Meyer PC | 1974 | Medical malpractice, birth injury, cerebral palsy | Innovative tactics, relentless accountability | 50+ years medical error specialization |
| The Law Office of John J. Sheehan | 1993 | Workers’ comp, accident victims statewide | Bilingual Spanish-speaking attorney | Serves Latino workers, responsive representation |
| Peck Trial Attorneys | 2022 | Motor vehicle, pedestrian, product liability | Evidence-driven, overwhelming opposition strategy | Founded by trial lawyer John Peck |
Top 9 Boston Personal Injury Law Firms
We’ve identified these companies based on their demonstrated track record rather than budgetary outlays on advertisements, and they have a range of experience and strengths depending on the particular type of injury.
From legacy, big-time litigators with over a century of history to smaller practices that handle what other firms won’t accept, here are the best
Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers
Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers offers a 30-day, risk-free satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the firm’s representation for any reason within the first 30 days, your file can be returned free of charge. Few Boston personal injury law firms provide this type of written client protection at the start of representation.
Clients work directly with their attorney rather than relying on a case manager or paralegal, ensuring consistent communication throughout the legal process. The firm is led by Attorney Michael D. Kelly and handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, workers’ compensation claims, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip-and-fall injuries, and dog bite cases.
The firm’s website reports more than $200 million in injury case settlements, including a $17.6 million car accident settlement and a $2.5 million motorcycle accident settlement. Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers also offers free consultations and serves clients through multiple offices across Massachusetts, with additional locations in Connecticut and New Hampshire.
The combination of direct attorney representation, a written satisfaction guarantee, and published case results makes Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers a strong choice for individuals seeking experienced personal injury representation.
What sets them apart:
- 30-day written satisfaction guarantee
- Direct attorney representation throughout the case
- Broad personal injury practice, including medical malpractice and wrongful death
- Free consultation and trial representation when needed
- Multiple offices across Massachusetts, plus locations in Connecticut and New Hampshire
Sugarman
Founded in 1920, Sugarman provides a century-plus of Boston personal injury experience, without the fluff. There are no billboards, TV ads, or money-grabbing signs; only a focus on results. They’re famous because of their wins, settlements, and their reputation.
From the moment you hire them until your case is over, one of the firm’s partners will work with you, not an employee or junior associate. Sugarman practices in almost all areas of personal injury, including but not limited to medical malpractice, defective products, construction, vehicles, and trucking.
With a team of seven partners, Sugarman is well-equipped to take your case as their reputation relies on the work they have done in their courtroom and in their courtroom negotiations with insurers. There are no handoffs from your main lawyer to another if you need an expert or a specialist in a particular area, such as defective products or construction. They have been around for over 100 years, and they are still a name people trust.
What sets them apart:
- Over 100+ years of personal injury experience in Boston
- Partner representation throughout the entire case
- Practice includes (medical malpractice, defective products, construction, vehicles, and trucking)
- Reputation built on results, not advertising spend
- Team has seven partners
Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers
Since 1995, Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers has built a name for accepting tough cases that other firms decline and delivering results. They’ve secured hundreds of millions for over 25,000 clients, concentrating on serious injuries and wrongful death throughout Massachusetts.
The firm also works to improve safety in Boston by aggressively pursuing negligent parties. They specialize in all types of vehicle accidents, pedestrian cases, and premises liability claims.
Rather than handling high volumes, they focus resources on complex matters that need strong trial preparation. This approach gives each client consistent, dedicated support aimed at the best possible outcome.
What sets them apart:
- Over three decades of handling tough Massachusetts injury claims
- Proven track record with 25,000+ satisfied clients
- Accepts difficult cases that other firms reject
- Focus on transportation and pedestrian accident specialties
- Free consultation with experienced trial attorneys
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. offers 60+ years of firm experience and more than 185 years of team litigation experience on each client’s case. They have won more than 30,000 claims for clients throughout the state of Massachusetts and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients. This experience counts for something. Especially if you are trying to recover your claim from an insurance company that will do anything to short-pay you.
Their software, research, and client-specific care make the claim resolution process streamlined and efficient, and they handle car, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, pedestrian, work site, slip-and-fall, and dog bite cases.
The firm employs a team of eight attorneys: President Joel H. Schwartz, Managing Partner Steven A. Schwartz, and six senior and associate attorneys to offer experienced representation and personalized attention.
What sets them apart:
- 30,000+ claims resolved; hundreds of millions recovered
- 185+ years of combined litigation expertise across the team
- Tech-enabled case management for a hassle-free process
- Eight-attorney roster covering all accident types
Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers
Founded in 2010, Sweeney Merrigan brings over three decades of combined trial experience to Boston injury cases. Managing partners Peter and J. Tucker Merrigan lead a team that treats negotiation and courtroom litigation as equally viable paths—they’ll push for a fair settlement, but they won’t hesitate to take insurers to trial when offers fall short. This dual-track readiness matters when adjusters test your resolve.
The firm’s client-centered approach emphasizes honest communication about both case strengths and weaknesses, building trust from the first meeting through verdict or settlement.
They handle car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, birth injury, and brain injury cases across Massachusetts, with 256 client reviews reflecting their partnership model. Worth noting for serious injury victims.
What sets them apart:
- Over 30 years of combined litigation expertise across the team
- Trial-ready attorneys who negotiate or litigate as needed
- Transparent case assessment discussing strengths and risks
- Covers motor vehicle, birth trauma, and traumatic brain injuries
- National Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers recognition
DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers
Christopher DiBella founded the firm in 2004 after his own family experienced serious car accidents. His brother was badly hurt in one, and DiBella was rear-ended on Route 93 with his kids in the vehicle. This background fuels their empathetic but aggressive advocacy.
They handle car crashes, truck accidents, slip-and-falls, pedestrian injuries, medical malpractice, and dog bites. Clients appreciate feeling understood while the firm pushes firmly for strong settlements or verdicts. With recoveries up to $2.1 million, the founder’s personal connection makes them stand out.
What sets them apart:
- Personal founder experience informs every case strategy
- Handles six major injury categories statewide
- Empathetic client communication paired with aggressive negotiation
- Free consultation with top-rated personal injury team
Lubin & Meyer PC
Lubin & Meyer PC opened its doors in 1974 and has spent more than 50 years tackling some of the most complex medical malpractice cases in Massachusetts. They fight hard for patients injured by medical mistakes, making sure hospitals and insurers are held accountable instead of quietly settling.
Other lawyers across New England and the rest of the country regularly refer their most difficult medical negligence cases to this firm. Led by Andrew C. Meyer, Jr., the five-attorney team specializes in serious issues like birth injuries, cerebral palsy, anesthesia errors, brain injuries, burn injuries, and cancer misdiagnosis.
They’re known for taking on tough cases others won’t touch and preparing them thoroughly with strong evidence and expert testimony for trial.
What sets them apart:
- Over 50 years focused exclusively on medical malpractice
- Referred difficult cases to attorneys nationwide
- Specializes in birth injury, cerebral palsy, and anesthesia errors
- Five-attorney team led by founding partner Andrew Meyer
- Aggressive litigation strategy holds hospitals accountable
The Law Office of John J. Sheehan
John J. Sheehan opened his firm in 1993 and has spent decades helping injured workers and accident victims throughout Massachusetts. Fluent in Spanish, he and his bilingual staff provide personalized attention and pursue full compensation while removing language barriers.
They have supported Latino communities for 30 years, handling cases like construction site accidents and delivery truck crashes. Offices in Wakefield and Boston allow them to serve Spanish-speaking workers across greater Boston effectively.
The firm lists some significant recoveries, such as a $1.5 million construction case, but emphasizes longevity and client service over heavy advertising of results. Consider them if you need Spanish-language support or prefer a smaller practice.
What sets them apart:
- Bilingual Spanish-English representation since 1993
- Focuses on injured workers and accident victims statewide
- Dual offices in Wakefield and Boston for accessibility
- Personalized attention model, not a high-volume case mill
Peck Trial Attorneys
Founded in 2022 by trial lawyer John H. Peck, III, this Boston firm brings a decade of personal injury expertise with an aggressive, evidence-driven strategy that overwhelms opposition with expert witnesses and meticulous case preparation.
Despite being the newest firm on this list, the team has already secured more than $40,000,000 for clients across Massachusetts and New England. Peck’s approach is simple: bury the other side in facts.
The firm handles motor vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, slip-and-fall, medical malpractice, and product liability cases with the same relentless intensity. Founder John Peck has earned the Boston Magazine Top Lawyer designation and consecutive Super Lawyers Rising Star recognitions since 2020, signaling peer respect despite the firm’s youth. Clients get transparency and accessibility from intake through verdict. No case managers—direct attorney representation.
What sets them apart:
- $40M+ recovered since 2022 founding
- Founder holds Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020–present)
- Free consultations; contingency-fee structure
- Covers six practice areas from auto to premises liability
- Trial-ready team with Trial Attorney Nolan Sloan
Conclusion
Boston injury victims deserve a firm that’s ready for trial and truly cares about its clients. These nine firms offer both. They earned their spots through actual results, strong litigation skills, and honest communication—not flashy advertising.
You might need an established trial powerhouse, a bilingual lawyer who understands immigrant worker issues, or a smaller firm willing to take on tough cases others avoid. The best choice depends on your specific situation and how you feel about going to court.
Start by reaching out for free consultations from three firms on this list. Compare how they assess your case and see who you connect with best.