The landlord of an apartment complex is responsible for making a reasonable effort to keep the entire premises safe for residents and their visitors. If someone is lawfully on the premises and suffers an injury, the landlord or property owner may be held financially...
While the weather is still cold outside, February is already almost over and winter will soon be gone. That means that it will soon be time to pull off the pool covers and get back into the pool again. However, before we jump back in, now, is the time to make sure...
Most children love animals, including dogs. They want to pet a dog or play with a dog, even if it is a dog they do not know. Still, the natural curiosity of a child may be too much for even a mild-mannered dog to handle, and the dog might bite the child. Does this...
The great winter storm that struck Massachusetts this holiday season left many suffering from record snowfall and bitter cold. Shoveling snow in these weather conditions can be miserable or even dangerous. Still, if you live in North Andover, you are responsible for...
Escalators in this country make 105 billion passenger trips each year. But these people movers can cause serious accidents. Widespread use Escalators move people quickly from floor to floor in buildings in greater numbers and frequency than elevators. But their speed,...
Massachusetts parents have busy lives. Both parents typically hold full-time jobs, making daycare a necessity. Bringing your children to daycare can be stressful, as you hope they have the best experience possible and are being properly cared for. Daycares have a...
When someone falls and does not get hurt, people often laugh. However, many falls are no laughing matter. One out of every five falls results in a serious injury. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, but anyone can suffer a serious slip and fall injury. Common...
A slip-and-fall injury is a matter of losing traction between the bottom of your shoe and the surface on which you are walking. If you slip, you will probably fall backward, which can result in a variety of injuries, some of them quite serious. A supermarket fall You...
If you slip, fall and are injured while you are on another person's property, can you hold the property owner liable for the damages you suffered? Under Massachusetts law, the answer is yes, but only under some conditions. The legal theory at work in such cases is...
Business owners need to monitor their premises and take reasonable steps to eliminate hazardous conditions. Their employees also owe a duty to do so. As noted by Business.com, an injured visitor may file a legal action if a dangerous condition develops and causes an...
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