What unique strategies do Sweeney Merrigan's lawyers employ in personal injury cases to maximize client settlements?

Sweeney Merrigan Law is unique in the way it approaches our clients and their stories. We utilize a team-first approach, which maximizes our efficient advocacy. We borrow many strategies utilized in the tech industry, where we have frequent, short meetings, which result in a collaborative effort from many members of our team. Gone are the days of one lawyer sitting in an office full of paper. Instead, we take advantage of technology and a skilled team of talented attorneys, paralegals, and often law students who can accomplish significant work product in a short period of time.

How do the lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan tailor their legal approach based on the specific circumstances of each case?

The strategy for any case in our firm can vary greatly. Some cases involve relatively small injuries or harm that can be resolved without a lawsuit. Others require extensive litigation that can go on for many years. When a truly catastrophic injury happens, we begin our representation by trying to discover why this happened and when or how this tragedy could have been prevented. We believe that our clients cannot achieve closure with the legal process until they fully understand why this harm occurred and how it can and will be prevented in the future. Until that occurs, there is no discussion of settlement or money. Only then, when those questions are answered, can we begin the process of closure and, ultimately, resolution.

Can Sweeney Merrigan's lawyers provide examples of complex cases they have successfully handled?

Our firm has handled complex cases involving wrongful death, construction accidents, commercial vehicle crashes, dog bites, slip-and-falls, car crashes, sexual assaults, boating accidents, and fire events.

What is the process for determining whether Sweeney Merrigan takes on a new personal injury case?

When Sweeney Merrigan Law chooses to accept a new personal injury case, it is based upon whether the harm that occurred was preventable. From that perspective, we can not only advocate for our clients’ losses, but we can also create change to further community safety.

How do the lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan balance aggressive representation with compassionate client support?

In all the cases we handle, we balance aggressive representation with compassion by focusing on the human story, the human loss. Representing plaintiffs allows us to focus on the people, not the insurance companies or corporations that are looking to profit. We take pride in what we do because the people who put their faith in us only get to go through this process once. Our clients place tremendous trust in us and, for that reason, we must execute not only a successful outcome but also a meaningful process – one that our clients can look back on and be proud of, despite the hardship of their circumstances.

What role do Sweeney Merrigan's lawyers play in the initial consultation and case evaluation process?

The lawyers approach the initial consultation or meeting from a relationship perspective. We regularly encourage clients to speak to many lawyers and choose the lawyer they, in their gut, feel they can trust. A personal injury case involves many important collaborative decisions between the attorney and the client. Without trust, the process will undoubtedly produce a frustrating and disappointing experience. Our attorneys make sure to begin the process of building a trusting relationship from the first meeting by being honest and sharing any initial concerns or issues we might see with the case. While our firm has achieved some record-setting success, we believe bragging about results with a perspective is a self-centered and dismissive approach to potential clients’ ongoing hardships. Instead, we focus on what we can do to best serve the client and put some of their immediate concerns at ease.