The Law Office of John J. Sheehan operates in the personal injury legal field, representing individuals who've been hurt on the job or in accidents across Massachusetts. Since 1993, Attorney Sheehan has built his practice around workers' compensation claims, car accidents, and construction site injuries. The firm maintains two office locations – one on Tremont Street in Boston and another in Wakefield – serving Metro Boston and Eastern Massachusetts.
Workers' compensation forms the backbone of the practice, handling cases where employees get injured during their job duties. The case examples on the site show a range of workplace accidents – falls from ladders, equipment malfunctions, construction site hazards, and machinery injuries. One case involved a machinist who lost fingers in an unguarded band saw accident, while another dealt with a welder struck by a falling steel I-beam who suffered multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury. These cases often result in settlements covering medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent disability benefits.
The firm handles third-party liability claims alongside workers' comp cases when someone other than the employer shares responsibility for a workplace injury. This dual approach means pursuing compensation from general contractors, subcontractors, or equipment manufacturers when their negligence contributed to an accident. Several featured cases show this strategy – a carpenter who tripped on exposed wire at a construction site settled his workers' comp claim for $350,000 and his third-party claim for an additional $450,000.
Car accident representation covers pedestrian strikes, vehicle collisions, and underinsured motorist claims. The practice has handled cases where pedestrians were hit in crosswalks or pinned between vehicles, resulting in compound fractures, compartment syndrome, and head injuries. Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity and policy limits – one pedestrian case involving multiple life-threatening injuries settled for the full policy limit of $500,000 combining bodily injury and underinsured motorist coverage.
Attorney Sheehan holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects peer recognition for legal knowledge and ethical standards. He's also received Client Champion awards based on client review scores. The firm belongs to several professional organizations including the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group. Sheehan is fluent in Spanish and represents many clients from Latin American communities in the Boston area.
The office operates with a no-fee-unless-successful arrangement, meaning clients don't pay attorney fees upfront – the firm takes a percentage of any settlement or award obtained. They offer free initial consultations and answer calls around the clock, with evening and weekend appointments available for people who can't meet during regular business hours. Staff members communicate with clients in both English and Spanish.
Case outcomes documented on the site range from five-figure settlements to awards exceeding $1.5 million. A construction accident where a steel beam fell on a welder settled for $1.5 million after negotiations with multiple parties including the general contractor and suppliers. A slip-and-fall case at a construction site resulting in a herniated disc requiring surgery brought combined settlements of $656,000 from workers' comp and third-party claims. The firm also assists clients with Social Security Disability Insurance applications when injuries prevent them from returning to work.
Client testimonials emphasize the firm's communication style and case management approach. Several reviews mention staff member Amelia who maintains regular contact with clients throughout their cases. Clients describe receiving detailed explanations of the legal process and having their medical bills and paperwork handled without them needing to deal directly with insurance companies. The reviews note the firm's responsiveness to questions and its willingness to accommodate clients' scheduling needs.
The contact section provides phone numbers for both office locations – (617) 925-6407 for the Boston office and (781) 242-4100 for Wakefield. The site lists specific practice areas including construction accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims. Attorney Sheehan has been admitted to practice before the Massachusetts state bar, U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals since the early 1990s.
Business address
Law Office of John J. Sheehan, LLC
10 Tremont St Suite 309,
Boston,
MA
02108
United States
Contact details
Phone: (617) 925-6407