Liability of Cities and Towns For nearly two centuries, cities and towns in Massachusetts have been statutorily tasked with control of sidewalk maintenance and repair as part of an elaborate and comprehensive statutory system establishing municipal liability for injuries resulting from defects in public ways. The statutory scheme requires notice of injury to the municipality […]
Slip and Fall Accidents
RSS feed for this sectionWhat You Should Do Following a Slip and Fall Accident in Massachusetts
By Robert Allison on May 20, 2016When you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you may have a claim against the owner or person in control of the property. Here are some of the steps that should be taken by you or a personal injury attorney if you are thinking about pursuing a slip and fall accident claim: Find […]
You Must Give Notice of Injury Claims for Defective Roadways and Walkways in Massachusetts
By Robert Allison on May 6, 2016If you are injured as a result of a defect in a way (road or walkway), your personal injury claim may be dismissed if you fail to give proper written notice. Notice Within Thirty Days Under Massachusetts law (M.G.L. Chapter 84, Sections 15 and 18), if you are injured by reason of a defect in […]
Proving a Slip and Fall Claim in Massachusetts
By Robert Allison on November 9, 2015Proving a slip and fall claim requires a thorough understanding of what caused the fall and knowledge of the applicable law. Here, we will discuss the law on slip and fall claims. What You Have To Prove Owners: You must prove who owned or controlled the property at the time of the slip and fall. […]
Is the Mode of Operation Rule in Massachusetts Limited to Self-Service Businesses?
By Robert Allison on January 6, 2015There are many circumstances in modern life where a dangerous condition can develop through the interaction of people and businesses. When a person is injured as a result, the courts are continually called upon to decide whether the business is responsible for the accident. In 2007, in the case of Sheehan v. Roche Bros. Supermarkets, […]
