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Property Owners’ Legal Duty to Prevent Injury When someone owns property that person has what’s called a legal duty to prevent injury. In many instances it’s referred to simply as liability. What that means is a property owner, whether it’s a homeowner or a business owner, is expected to take reasonable precautions to make sure people on his

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is imperative to find a lawyer that has experience in handling this particular type of case.  Juries and insurance companies can often be unfair in motorcycle accident cases. As it is all across the U.S., motorcyclists in Massachusetts suffer from a disproportionate number of accidents and injuries, despite

Massachusetts workers who are injured on the job often do not know where to turn if the insurer rejects their claim. There were nearly 70,000 workplace related injuries and illnesses in Massachusetts last year according to a report that was compiled with help from several agencies including Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s office. What happens after

In Massachusetts the owner of a private pool, either as an individual, corporation or perhaps part of a club or association, or the manager of a semi-public or a pool open to the public, are responsible for knowing the regulations and laws regarding pool safety. Massachusetts code states that residential pool owners must have a barrier covering their

In Massachusetts, when you’re injured in an auto accident, your insurance policy’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage should pay your medical bills and other expenses, but those aren’t the only benefits you’re entitled to recover. If you sustain an injury, an experienced personal injury attorney can also negotiate a settlement for damages due to your pain, suffering, any

Every year there are thousands of bicycle accidents in Massachusetts and many involve serious personal injury. Bicycle riding has become a mainstream form of transportation and as more and more people take their cycling to the busy streets of Massachusetts more accidents are bound to occur. For overall safety, it is important to understand the law as it

Massachusetts laws state that if an animal causes bodily injury or injury to property, the owner, or guardian of the owner, should they be a minor, is deemed responsible. The exception to the rule states that if the attacked occurred in response to the victim taunting, teasing, or abusing the animal, or while the victim was unlawfully trying

Proving fault in Massachusetts personal injury cases, such as a car accident, can be complex. Almost any type of accident can potentially have multiple people involved who may or may not be to blame. Trying to find who those people are and what their role was in the accident may also be a major challenge. Regardless, with some

If you’ve slipped, tripped, fallen or been injured in any way while on someone else’s property, you should know about your legal rights. You may be able to pursue a premises liability case against the owner or other parties. What is premises liability? Massachusetts statutes require property owners to use  “a reasonable standard of care” when it comes

Premises Liability deals with the proper maintenance of public and private property. Examples of those affected by premises liability can include landlords, restaurant owners, and store owners. Under Massachusetts law, owners and managers are required to maintain and secure their property to avoid unsafe or hazardous conditions that could cause residents or guests harm. During the winter months,