Personal Injury

Focus Areas

About The Law
Blog by Arthur F. Licata
All Things In Moderation:
The Serving of Alcohol By Bars In The City Of Boston

The Lawsuit Discovery Conumdrum
What happens when the parties to a lawsuit refuse to follow the rules?

Jurors: What Are They Thinking and What AreThey Doing?
Jurors, and Social Media: When jurors base their verdict on information outside the facts offered as evidence at trial.

Who’s In Charge?
Alcohol Liabilty At Concert and Stadium Events

What’s Going On In A Trial?
How does it begin? What are the steps that lead to the selection of a jury? Who participates? What are the criteria for arriving at a decision?

“Reply To All”: Use At Your Own Risk
Did you ever hit “reply to all” when you meant to hit only “reply.”?

How Do You Define The Word Merge?
When two roadways angle toward each other in the same direction the drivers are urged by traffic signs to “merge”. What is meant by this instruction?

Chemical and Gas Explosions and Fires

MA Chemical or Gas Explosion and Fire Accident Litigation

Massachusetts Chemical and Gas Explosion and Fire Accidents

Arthur F. Licata, P.C. represents people who have suffered severe burn injuries and the families of individuals killed in fires or explosions caused by the negligent actions of others or by defective products. The firm's practice includes: gas explosions caused by improperly installed or defective hot water heaters, stoves, gas dryers, and furnaces; maintenance or construction-related gas main explosions; workplace chemical explosions; post-collision fuel-fed automobile fires; and electrical fires caused by defective household products and appliances of all types.

Attorney Arthur F. Licata is a sole practitioner focusing on personal injury law and complex tort litigation in the state and federal courts of New York and Massachusetts. Mr. Licata understands the nature of these cases and the hardships that injury victims and grieving families face after these events. In cases of catastrophic injury, he works closely with economists, medical professionals, and others to develop a Life Care Plan that contemplates his clients' individual needs, today as well as tomorrow. In cases of wrongful death, attorney Licata assists the victim's surviving family members to obtain damages for lost earning capacity, medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the loss of companionship and love. Punitive damages may also be awarded in cases where risks were ignored knowingly and willfully.

As a client, you can feel confident knowing that he is the lawyer you will communicate with and that he himself will be working on your behalf from the outset of your case to its conclusion.

The firm welcomes inquiries about its practice as well as referrals from attorneys in other states. Free initial consultations are provided and all cases are handled on a contingent fee basis; you pay no attorneys' fees unless Mr. Licata is able to obtain compensation on your behalf.

If you believe you need an attorney, use the form on the right to Contact Arthur F. Licata, P.C. now!


The Boston, Massachusetts Personal Injury Law firm of Arthur F. Licata, P.C. handles Chemical and Gas Explosions and Fires for clients throughout Massachusetts including Suffolk County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Middlesex County, Worcester County, and Essex County, and cities such as Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Lynn, and Quincy. Mr. Licata is also admitted to practice in the state of New York. He routinely takes cases by referral from other attorneys located throughout the New England region and the United States.

Contact US Now!

Free Consultation

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Briefly explain your legal issue.

The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship



View the profile of Boston Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer - General Attorney Arthur F. Licata
Featured AV Peer Review Rated Lawyer Icon
Attorney Arthur F. Licata - NAOPIA Top Ten Personal Injury Attorney in Massachusetts