Bridge and Tunnel Accidents
The personal injury lawyers at Denner Pellegrino, LLP have sued some of the largest corporations in the world. We have also filed claims against some of the biggest construction projects in the country, including Boston's Big Dig. Our firm successfully represented the husband and family of the woman killed in the collapse of the Interstate-90 tunnel in 2006. Which resulted in a 28 million dollar settlement.
Contact Denner Pellegrino, LLP at 1-866-348-0900 or our Springfield Office at 1-413-746-4400 or Boston Office at 1-617-227-2800. Speak with a lawyer in Boston, Springfield, Providence or New York.
A law firm able to handle all types of bridge and tunnel cases
This case illustrates the ability of our firm to do justice to the emotional and legal difficulties of a high-profile case. The Big Dig tunnel case involves the media, many construction companies, several public agencies and a grieving family. Many people know of our involvement in this case because of the national media attention it attracted. However, we handle many similar cases that are scrutinized only by local TV stations.
Using our knowledge and experience to get to the truth
Cases such as these raise many legal issues. Ours have turned on matters such as product defects, design defects and negligence. Our law firm has the ability to understand the complexities of the different legal theories and how they may be involved in building a strong case for our clients. We consult with a vast network of engineering and design specialists to understand the facts of the accident. We visit the scene, wherever it may be.
Examples of issues in our cases
Our cases have involved:
- Substandard building materials not to specifications
- Shoddy construction practices
- Untrained and inexperienced construction crews
- Negligent design
- Inadequate maintenance
- Builder's failure to follow the design
- Incorrect calculation of the weight bearing capacity of the structure
- Allowing dangerous and hazardous loads
Making it easy to contact an attorney
We make it easy to consult an attorney by offering a free initial consultation, home and hospital visits and extended appointment hours. Our law firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency basis, charging no attorney's fees until we obtain compensation for your injuries or loss.
To learn how our law firm might help after a collapse of a bridge or tunnel, contact one of our offices in Massachusetts, New York or Rhode Island. Call toll-free at 1-866-348-0900 or our Springfield Office at 1-413-746-4400 or Boston Office at 1-617-227-2800.
