Joseph K. Curran, Jr. | Weymouth Personal Injury Lawyer

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About Joseph

Joseph K. Curran, Jr. is an experienced litigation attorney focusing on Massachusetts personal injury law, construction law, and real estate law. Attorney Curran’s practice initially focused on representing individuals and businesses involved in complex construction disputes and construction-related accidents. Attorney Curran now puts to use the experience he has gained in handling complex litigation and insurance matters to help personal injury clients throughout Massachusetts that have been injured as a result of an auto, motorcycle, or truck accident, or by medical malpractice, construction site accidents, or by other means.

Court Experience
Attorney Curran is aware that each case requires a personal, hands-on approach and is ready to pursue either the amicable settlement or the aggressive court battle. Attorney Curran has extensive experience in arguing cases in the Superior Courts throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the following Courts:

Norfolk County Superior Court
Plymouth County Superior Court
Suffolk County Superior Court
Bristol County Superior Court
Barnstable County Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court
Worcester County Superior Court
Essex County Superior Court

Attorney Curran has also handled multiple appeals and has presented oral arguments before the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Personal
Joseph grew up on the South Shore where he continues to reside with his wife and two children. Joseph is also a regular participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge which raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through an annual 2-day bicycling event that crosses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Experience

Partner

Curran & Desharnais P.C.

Present

Weymouth, MA

Admission

Verified Rhode Island

2004

Verified Massachusetts

2006

Verified Connecticut

2005

Education

Roger Williams University

Bachelors

N/A

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | Massachusetts State Bar Association
  • Member | Connecticut State Bar Association

Notable Work

Cases

$185,000 Slip and Fall Results in Hip Fracture

Our client was injured in a slip and fall accident. The client had entered into a store to purchase some groceries when he slipped on a pool of water that had been tracked into the store by employees pushing soaking wet carriages across the floor. Video surveillance showed that the store failed to place any warning signs or cones and failed to take any steps to clean or dry the area until after our client had fallen. The defendant initially claimed that it had taken reasonable steps to clean liquid off the floor, but by filing a motion in the superior court, we were able to force the defendant to turn over a copy of the video which revealed that the defendant took no such steps.

$500,000 Medical Malpractice

Our client was injured because of medical malpractice due to a defendant physician’s failure to follow the required standard of care by not prescribing antibiotics to a woman who had been scratched by a cat. Our client’s injury was deep and required hospital care to stop the bleeding. Given our client’s medical history she suffered from a compromised immune system and antibiotics should have been prescribed to prevent a potentially life-threatening infection. Instead, our client received a tetanus shot and was sent home without any antibiotics. Shortly thereafter, an aggressive bacterial infection took hold and spread throughout our client’s body ultimately requiring knee surgery and back surgery to clean out the infection which has seeded into certain joints. The defense argued that the infection was not preventable even if antibiotics were prescribed and that given our clients delay in seeking medical treatment after she began experiencing symptoms of infection, she contributed to the spread of the infection. Our office retained several medical experts who provided crucial medical opinions which assisted us in resolving the case with a half-million dollar settlement.

$225,000 Eye Injury Following Nightclub Assault

In a case where a client was struck in the face with a glass bottle while enjoying a night out with friends, Curran & Desharnais was able to secure a six figure settlement for the client. As a result of the assault, our client suffered a ruptured globe and required emergency medical care at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts. Our client continued to suffer with “floaters” in his vision which would come and go. Through investigation, it was discovered that the bar had violated local ordinances and other state regulations by overcrowding the premises and failing to have sufficient security on the premises. The defendant bar’s insurance carrier contested the both liability and damages and argued that the damage was not permanent. Our office arranged for our client to be examined by a highly regarded ophthalmologist, who provided a written opinion indicating that our client had sustained a permanent eye injury as a result of the assault. Shortly thereafter, through a series of negotiations, Attorney Curran was able to sure a six figure settlement for his client. As for the attacker, he was ultimately arrested and put in jail.

Publications

Attorney Curran also publishes a blog that discusses various topics and important developments relating to Massachusetts personal injury law and construction law issues.

Curran & Desharnais P.C. Highlights

Accident & Injury, Construction, Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

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