Negligent business owners who fail to address leaks in their establishments are putting their customers and employees at risk of slip-and-fall accidents. These accidents can result in serious injuries if proper precautions are not taken. Business owners, workers and...
Premises Liability
Tips for building your slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case
A slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident can result in serious and long-lasting injuries. If you don’t take action to recover compensation, then you could be left in a predicament where you lack the financial resources needed to pay for your medical care and...
What is an attractive nuisance?
People often encounter various hazards and risks that require their attention and caution. Some risks are less obvious but equally dangerous, particularly when it comes to what is legally termed an "attractive nuisance." Understanding this concept is important when...
Can you recover damages from a parking lot injury?
Parking lots can help increase customer foot traffic for businesses and provide convenience for those driving to work or visiting an establishment. However, it's important to note that those who own, lease, or control the property have a responsibility to maintain it...
Did a building code violation cause your injuries?
Once you enter a building, unpredictable safety hazards abound. Per Massachusetts General Laws, a building is any public or commercial structure – a public or special hall, factory, workshop, assembly theater, or manufacturing establishment – gathering a large number...
Apartment complex injuries may warrant compensation
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...
Now is the time to make sure your pool is legal
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...
If a child provokes a dog into biting, is the owner liable?
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...
Clear snow and ice from your property or face liability
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...
Common causes of escalator accidents
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,...