11+ Years
Legal Experience
About James Finn Gavagan
Attorney J. Finn Gavagan is dedicated to representing Massachusetts residents in a wide range of personal injury matters. He takes on cases involving car, bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle, and truck accidents, as well as slip and fall incidents, premises liability, nursing home abuse, daycare dog bites, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims. His commitment to standing up against insurance companies, negligent drivers, property owners, and medical professionals is unwavering.
Before establishing Gavagan Law, LLC in 2023, Attorney Gavagan spent nearly nine years as an attorney and manager of the Tort Department at a boutique personal injury law firm in Boston. During this time, he successfully represented hundreds of injured individuals, both in and out of the courtroom.
Attorney Gavagan's expertise has been acknowledged through multiple recognitions. He has been listed on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars List from 2020 to 2024, an accolade awarded to just 2.5% of Massachusetts lawyers. Additionally, he is featured in Boston Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers List and the Best Lawyers in America® 2024.
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 types of personal injury cases does James Finn Gavagan handle?
He handles cases including car, bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle, and truck accidents, as well as slip and fall, premises liability, nursing home abuse, daycare dog bites, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims.
What is James Finn Gavagan's professional background?
He founded Gavagan Law, LLC in 2023 after nearly nine years as an attorney and manager of the Tort Department at a boutique Boston personal injury law firm.
What recognitions has James Finn Gavagan received?
He has been listed on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars List from 2020 to 2024 and is featured in Boston Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers List and Best Lawyers in America® 2024.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact James Finn Gavagan 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 James for a free case review
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