Introduction
Attorney John J. Sheehan has been representing injured workers and accident victims throughout Massachusetts since 1993, and the firm record of settlements and verdicts includes a $1.5 million construction site accident settlement, $800,000 in a trip and fall at work, $700,000 from a construction fall from a ladder, $656,000 in a construction slip and fall, $625,000 for a pedestrian struck by a car, and $550,000 in an industrial bandsaw accident. The Law Offices of John J. Sheehan LLC maintains offices at 607 North Ave Suite 2A-12, Wakefield, MA 01880, reachable at (781) 242-4100, and at 10 Tremont St Suite 309, Boston, MA 02108, reachable at (617) 925-6407. The legal team includes attorney Gianpiere Alcantara and support staff Santina Sheehan, Mary Lopez, and Cesaltina Barros.
The firm handles personal injury, workers compensation, and construction accident cases across six Massachusetts counties: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, and Worcester. Spanish-speaking staff, home and hospital visits for clients who cannot travel, and a contingency fee structure round out the firm operational profile.
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
Workers compensation representation covers the full range of on-the-job injury claims. Sheehan handles applications, lump sum settlements, appeals, and third-party personal injury claims arising from workplace accidents. The firm assists clients in understanding the difference between workers compensation benefits and third-party tort claims, and pursues both where the facts support them.
Construction Accidents
Construction accident cases represent a significant focus. The firm handles falls from ladders and scaffolding, crane accidents, defective product and machinery claims, amputations, back injuries, burns, hearing loss, knee injuries, scaffold law violations, forklift accidents, and repetitive motion injuries. New York scaffold law cases and Massachusetts construction accident claims both fall within the firm scope.
Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents
Vehicle accident cases, including car collisions, commercial truck accidents, and motorcycle crashes, form part of the firm personal injury practice. Truck accident cases involving multiple liable parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and third-party contractors, receive particular attention given the complexity of establishing liability.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Cyclists and pedestrians struck by motor vehicles face injuries that are often severe given the absence of any protective structure. Sheehan represents these clients in pursuing compensation from at-fault drivers and their insurers.
Slip and Fall and Premises Liability
Premises liability cases including slip and fall, trip and fall, and other dangerous condition injuries are handled by the firm. The firm record includes an $800,000 trip and fall at work recovery and a $656,000 construction slip and fall settlement.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are among the most serious injuries that arise from accidents. Sheehan understands that TBIs can have long-term cognitive, behavioral, and physical effects that require expert medical testimony and careful damages analysis. The firm pursues full compensation for TBI clients, accounting for future medical needs and lost earning capacity.
Wrongful Death
When negligence causes a death, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim. Sheehan handles these matters with attention to both the evidentiary requirements and the human circumstances surrounding the loss.
Attorney Profiles
John J. Sheehan has practiced personal injury and workers compensation law in Massachusetts since 1993. His practice spans construction accidents, vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, premises liability, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death. He has maintained offices in both Wakefield and Boston, serving clients across multiple Massachusetts counties. The firm has achieved notable results including a $1.5 million construction site accident settlement and a $625,000 pedestrian injury recovery.
Gianpiere Alcantara is an attorney at the firm, contributing to the legal team serving clients throughout Massachusetts.
Support staff including Santina Sheehan, Mary Lopez, and Cesaltina Barros handle client communications, scheduling, and administrative support.
Location and Service Area
The firm operates from two locations: 607 North Ave Suite 2A-12, Wakefield, MA 01880, at (781) 242-4100, and 10 Tremont St Suite 309, Boston, MA 02108, at (617) 925-6407. The firm serves clients in Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, and Worcester counties.
Website: attorneysheehan.com
Client Focus
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation. Free consultations are available. Spanish-speaking staff serve clients who prefer communication in Spanish. Home and hospital visits are available for clients who cannot travel to the office due to injury.
The firm settlement record, which includes six documented results ranging from $550,000 to $1.5 million, provides concrete evidence of outcomes rather than general descriptions of service quality. Construction accident cases, which make up a significant part of the caseload, frequently involve multiple defendants including employers, general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers, and the firm handles these multi-party cases through the full range of liability theories available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has attorney Sheehan been practicing in Massachusetts?
John J. Sheehan has been representing injured workers and accident victims throughout Massachusetts since 1993.
What counties does the firm serve?
The firm serves clients in Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, and Worcester counties.
What are some of the firm notable settlements and verdicts?
The firm has obtained a $1.5 million construction site accident settlement, $800,000 in a trip and fall at work, $700,000 from a construction fall from a ladder, $656,000 in a construction slip and fall, $625,000 for a pedestrian struck by a car, and $550,000 in an industrial bandsaw accident.
Does the firm serve Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Spanish-speaking staff are available, and home and hospital visits are offered for clients unable to travel to the office.
Does the firm handle workers compensation and personal injury in the same case?
Yes. The firm evaluates whether a client has both workers compensation benefits and a third-party personal injury claim, and pursues both where the facts support it.
Closing
The Law Offices of John J. Sheehan LLC has built a three-decade practice representing Massachusetts workers and injury victims with documented results that include seven-figure settlements and recoveries across construction accidents, vehicle crashes, pedestrian incidents, and premises liability cases. Two office locations, Spanish-speaking staff, and home and hospital visits ensure the firm can serve clients across the economic and physical circumstances that personal injury cases produce. Contact the firm at (781) 242-4100 in Wakefield, (617) 925-6407 in Boston, or visit attorneysheehan.com