Well, the short answer is, it depends. The fact that an injury occurred on your property does not automatically make you responsible. However, if negligence played a role, that’s an entirely different story. In addition, the rules of negligence are a bit different when children are involved. Read on to…
There are more than 40 million people over the age of 65 living in the United States today. In fact, this demographic – known as the baby boomers – accounts for the largest percentage of our nation’s population. Many in this age group are living independently, working, and even traveling…
Following an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a Wolcott, Connecticut contractor has been cited for multiple safety violations. When inspectors drove by a work site at 55 Rodgers Lane on May 4, 2016, they observed workers on the property’s roof, without proper fall protection gear. Although…
A tragic accident in Duxbury on Saturday left a 28-year-old man dead. Jason Sanderson, of Carver, was using a chop saw when the saw kicked back, striking him in the neck. Sanderson was rushed to the hospital with a severe neck wound, an injury that later proved fatal. Sanderson died…
Santa Claus may be coming to town soon, but careful parents will be making sure that he’s not carrying any of these toys in his bag. Every year, World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.), a child toy safety group, puts out a list of ten of the “worst” toys to…
A California woman claims that injuries she suffered as an infant resulted in long-term damage that will affect her for the rest of her life. Caron L. Stapleton, the guardian ad litem for Catherine Emily Phillips, filed a complaint earlier this month, alleging that Phillips suffered serious injuries in 1996…
Driving is difficult to do in and around Boston without any distractions, narrow roads, bicyclists, and rush hour traffic all lead to tough driving conditions. Now add in the fact the the driver may be a teenager and may be on his or her phone – now you have a…
A vacation on a cruise ship can be one of the most relaxing experiences of your life. Unfortunately, with thousands of other people potentially on board, huge decks with plenty of room for accidents, and the persistent dangers of the open sea, a cruise ship vacation can also lead to…
For anybody, but especially the elderly and the physically disabled, a simple slip or fall can result in horrendous pain, suffering and medical expenses. It is not uncommon for the elderly to fracture multiple bones after a slip or fall, and 818 workplace deaths were caused by slips and falls…
Slip and fall accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths annually. Although slipping and falling is more prevalent in Massachusetts during the winter – when roads and walkways tend to be covered in snow or ice – a variety of other conditions can increase the risk of slip…