Gravity works and things happen. We all know that, so we aren’t surprised when an injury occurs because of a slip and fall event. Sometimes gravity gets a bit of an assist in slip and fall events, however. This is why landlords and/or tenants are sometimes held responsible under the law of premises liability. This means…
You may be familiar with the term Premises Liability. And although you might have heard of it, many people have a misunderstanding of the necessary elements of a property owner to be found responsible. In short, all property owners are held to a reasonable standard. That means that they have to be reasonable about how…
Premises Liability Lawsuits Whenever we leave our homes, most of us have an expectation that any location we visit will be maintained in a reasonably safe condition. If we encounter a hazard on a property that causes us harm, we may seek to hold the property owner or occupier responsible for resulting damages in a…
You may not realize that even something as simple as shopping for a birthday present can be the beginning of a long litigation process and even medical attention. Each year, thousands of personal injuries are caused by shopping injuries in our country. Massachusetts residents are of course included in this, which is why it is…
When most people talk about premises liability cases, they are usually talking about slip-and-fall injuries that occur on another person’s property. These slip-and-fall injuries are usually caused by dangerous property conditions such as stairs without handrails or slippery puddles of water. Such injuries are arguably the most common type of premises liability injury, but they…
Whenever we speak of premises liability cases, we often refer to them as slip and fall accidents. This is easier for most people to understand, and because such accidents seem to be heard of and spoken of more often than other premises liability claims, one may suspect they are fairly open-and-shut. However, it is important…
We often talk about premises liability strictly within the context of accidental personal injuries, such as slipping and falling and suffering broken bones or bruises. It may surprise you to learn that this is not the only applicable scenario of premises liability law. Being bitten by an aggressive dog, striking an obstacle that couldn’t be…
Many homeowners in Massachusetts take great pride in keeping their homes in good condition. After all, if you have guests, the last thing you want is for them to be injured on your property. But what happens if someone strays onto your land without your permission. If they come to harm, can you end up…
It may seem extreme to file a lawsuit against somebody because you slipped and fell on their property, but depending on the severity of the injuries you suffer, it may be your only feasible option. Many slip-and-fall injuries result in minor scrapes or bruises, but it’s not uncommon for serious accidents to occur. For example,…
“Fire.” It is dangerous to scream this word in a crowded movie theater because of the fear and panic it can instill in the public. This fear is part of what drives us to hold firefighters in such high regard. They rush toward the flames; they run into the fire when all others run out….