Dog bites can result in serious injuries and emotional trauma for victims. In Massachusetts, understanding the laws and regulations surrounding dog bites is important for both dog owners and those who have been injured. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten…
Poorly lit stairways and parking lots pose serious safety hazards, increasing the risk of slips, trips, and falls that can lead to severe injuries. Whether you are walking down a flight of stairs at a Boston sporting event, parking your car at Copley place or walking in the various buildings/parking…
Premises liability cases arise when individuals suffer injuries due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. These cases can encompass various scenarios, from slip and fall accidents to dog bites and beyond. Read on to explore some common types of premises liability cases and learn how victims can seek compensation…
Ensuring the safety of visitors and tenants is a major responsibility for property owners in Massachusetts. Negligent security can have severe consequences, leading to injuries, assaults, or property crimes that could have been prevented with proper measures in place. Understanding the legal implications of negligent security is essential for property…
Premises liability is a core component of personal injury law, especially when it comes to the rights of guests and invitees on someone else’s property. Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain a safe environment for those who enter their premises. In Massachusetts, property owners…
Whether you’re at a friend’s house, a shopping mall, or a restaurant, you have the right to expect a reasonably safe environment. Unfortunately, negligent property maintenance and unsafe conditions lead to countless injuries and deaths every year. In Massachusetts, premises liability law holds property owners responsible for accidents and injuries…
Injured at the Mall: Who’s Responsible? Accidents happen everywhere and shopping malls are no exception. Customers slip and fall in icy parking lots. Shoppers are pushed by rowdy Black Friday crowds. Escalators malfunction, causing catastrophic injuries and sometimes even death. But if you are seriously hurt while at a mall,…
Many people know that bars can be liable for serving alcohol to customers who are obviously drunk. But did you know friends, family, and other private hosts may also be legally responsible for overserving their guests? While only commercial establishments are subject to Massachusetts liquor liability statutes, both businesses and…
Premises liability determines who is responsible if you are injured on a specific type of property. Whether it’s a home or a business, someone is at fault. Residential Properties On residential properties, homeowners or tenants may be liable for injuries on the property in question. Property owners have a duty…
In 2016, a 62-year-old man was seriously injured in a New York Costco store when a steel rod fell, striking him in the head. Peter Aurigemma Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bulk retailer, alleging that he suffered damages due to dangerous and/or defective conditions. According to the lawsuit,…