Business Details
4 Years
experience
Trusted Boston Workers' Compensation Attorneys
Carney, Rezendes & Crowley was established in 2022 through the strategic merger of two respected Massachusetts injury law firms, Carney Law and The Rezendes Law Group. Our firm combines decades of collective experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, and sports injury law, with attorneys boasting over 70 years of combined practice. We maintain offices in Boston, Braintree, and Lowell to serve clients across Massachusetts, including Boston, Lawrence, Worcester, and Cape Cod. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, with notable achievements including multi-million-dollar settlements for construction injuries and representation of professional athletes through the NFLPA. We prioritize personalized attention by maintaining a low case volume, ensuring each client receives dedicated support throughout their case. Our team has secured some of the largest workers' compensation settlements in Massachusetts history, including a $2.2 million award for a trench collapse fatality.We uniquely coordinate workers' compensation, third-party negligence, and disability claims to maximize client recoveries, a service most firms cannot provide. Our attorneys have been honored with leadership roles in the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and have achieved landmark verdicts, such as a $2.5 million construction injury award. We operate on a contingency fee basis, charging no upfront costs, and offer free consultations to all potential clients. Our commitment to injured workers extends beyond individual cases through advocacy for legislative protections and community education initiatives.
Services
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Sports Injury Law
Construction Injuries
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- We limit case volume to provide personalized attention to each client
- Our attorneys have secured record-breaking settlements in Massachusetts
- We coordinate multiple claim types to maximize client recoveries
- Our team includes NFLPA-selected attorneys for professional athlete cases
- We offer free consultations with no upfront legal fees
What people say
Compassionate and dedicated
Understanding and supportive
Knowledgeable and experienced
Negotiated way more
Prompt communication
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent injured workers in Massachusetts workers' compensation claims, including construction site accidents and occupational injuries. Our attorneys have secured record-breaking settlements, including $2.2 million for a trench collapse fatality. With decades of experience, we navigate complex claims involving permanent disability, medical benefits, and vocational rehabilitation.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles construction accidents, motor vehicle collisions, and premises liability cases. We've obtained multi-million dollar verdicts, including $2.5 million for a construction site injury. Our attorneys aggressively pursue third-party claims to ensure full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Sports Injury Law
We specialize in workers' compensation claims for professional athletes, including NFL players. Selected by the NFLPA, we've secured cash settlements and lifetime medical benefits for career-ending injuries. Our expertise extends to coordinating sports-related injury claims with other disability benefits for maximum recovery.
Construction Injuries
We handle complex construction site injury cases involving equipment accidents, falls, and structural collapses. Our firm has recovered millions for clients, including $2.1 million for a bridge fall injury. We coordinate workers' comp claims with third-party litigation against negligent contractors and equipment manufacturers.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured due to unsafe property conditions, including slip-and-fall accidents and inadequate security incidents. Our attorneys investigate premises liability cases thoroughly to establish property owner negligence and secure compensation for medical costs and lost income.
People
Brendan G. Carney
Attorney
Brendan has practiced workers' compensation law for 14 years, achieving some of Massachusetts' largest settlements. He served as President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and represents NFL players through the NFLPA panel.
Cathryn L. Crowley
Attorney
Cathryn has over 20 years of experience in personal injury litigation, including a $2.5 million construction injury verdict. She focuses on third-party negligence claims and complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries.
Patricia J. Rezendes
Attorney
Patricia specializes in workers' compensation and personal injury cases, with a $2 million settlement for a union ironworker injury. She continues the legacy of her father, renowned trial lawyer Michael R. Rezendes.
Gerard B. Carney
Attorney
Gerard has represented injured workers for over 40 years, focusing on workers' compensation and sports injury law. He co-founded three respected Boston law firms and serves as a trusted advisor in complex disability claims.
Questions
What does workers' compensation cover in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts workers' compensation provides wage replacement, medical treatment, and disability benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses, regardless of fault.
How do I file a personal injury claim?
Contact our attorneys for a free consultation to evaluate your case, gather evidence, and determine liability before filing a formal claim against responsible parties.
Can professional athletes receive workers' comp benefits?
Yes, professional athletes qualify for Massachusetts workers' compensation benefits through the same system as other workers, including medical coverage and disability payments.
What should I do after a construction site injury?
Report the injury immediately, seek medical treatment, and contact our firm to protect your rights to workers' compensation and potential third-party claims.
How are legal fees structured for injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no upfront fees and only pay attorney fees if we successfully recover compensation for you.
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Reviews (4)
Laura A. Webber
Oct 24, 2021
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After a serious injury at work I was Referred to Brendan Carney. I have never been in a situation where I needed a lawyer. I was hurting and scared. Through the entire process Brendan and his team walked me through step by step. If I had questions I wasnt left in the dark and he answered them fairly quickly and in a way I understood. In the end Brendan had my best interest at heart and fought for it. I am appreciative of his help and the hours he put into my case. He was extremely knowledgeable about my situation and then my ultimate medical diagnosis from the accident. I hope to never need
Lisa Daniels
Sep 26, 2021
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After enduring a work injury and opening a workers comp case, my husband and I began working with Carney Law and it was the best decision we could have made. The case was a complicated one but Brendan was very responsive, honest, professional, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Working with him made a difficult situation a lot easier.
Joe Villella
Nov 18, 2020
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I was injured while at work, with many different complications, involving proving my case.. But Carney law firm believed in me, and my case.. I had the pleasure of dealing with Gerry , Brendan, and Jeremy.. and to be honest I couldnt have been in better hands. Thank you all so much. Myself & my family were blessed to have you represent us
Tanisha Danielle
May 07, 2020
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Following my personal work injury, going through the process of finding an attorney who was both understanding and eager to address my needs was tedious. This is until I came in contact with Jeremy Carroll of the Carney Law firm, who immediately extended empathy toward my situation. My case initially came across complex, leading to my uncertainty about the impending steps I would need to take to ensure I was approaching the case properly. When speaking with Jeremy both over the phone and in-person, he was professional, adequate, and diligent. From start to settlement, Jeremy provided detailed updates
