Confidential settlement of wrongful death claim involving tractor trailer collision on interstate highway. John established through discovery and investigation that truck driver’s negligence was not excused by unexpected medical event but rather that the driver had concealed a serious medical condition.
John Powers' practice is concentrated in representing clients in personal injury and civil litigation matters. He has thirty years of trial experience in all trial courts at both the state and federal levels. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. During his career John has handled claims for clients involving automobile accidents, defective products, wrongful death, malpractice, elder abuse claims, employment disputes and discrimination claims. He is also sought out by companies to handle complex real estate problems, construction claims, and commercial disputes.
Represented site contractor against developer of commercial plaza over dispute for labor and materials provided to developer pursuant to an oral agreement. Successfully obtained lien against developer resulting in settlement of client’s claim.
John Powers welcomes referrals from attorneys in both personal injury and civil litigation matters. Over the years he has handled cases referred by attorneys from other states whose clients have been hurt in Massachusetts or whose business clients have a civil litigation matter in Massachusetts. He also has experience in enforcing and collecting foreign judgments.
Medical Malpractice
Confidential settlement for client against hospital as a result of client’s failed attempt at suicide while admitted for mental health observation.