7+ Years
Legal Experience
About Erin McHugh
Erin E. McHugh is a highly skilled Boston attorney focusing on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, bicycle accidents, and dangerous drugs. She holds bar admissions in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut.
Attorney McHugh earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where she was actively involved in the Suffolk Public Interest Law Group and the Lefkowitz Moot Court Team. She graduated with Pro Bono Honors, having completed over 100 hours of pro bono work during her studies. Her academic journey began at Lafayette College, where she double majored in Government & Law and Spanish, and was inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Spanish Honor Society.
Before joining Sweeney Merrigan Law, Attorney McHugh gained valuable experience at a small business litigation firm in Boston and worked with the Boston Public Schools’ Office of Legal Advisor. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Boston Bar Association.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Massachusetts Car Accident Laws
Understanding Massachusetts's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$20K/$40K/$5K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Erin McHugh specialize in?
Erin McHugh specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, bicycle accidents, and dangerous drugs.
Where is Erin McHugh licensed to practice law?
Erin McHugh is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut.
What educational background does Erin McHugh have?
Erin McHugh earned her law degree from Suffolk University Law School and her bachelor's degree from Lafayette College, where she double majored in Government & Law and Spanish.
What professional organizations is Erin McHugh a member of?
Erin McHugh is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Boston Bar Association.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Erin McHugh for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Erin for a free case review
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