The notice must contain the name and place of residence of the person injured, and the time and place of said injury or damage. Such notice shall be in writing, signed by the person injured or someone on his behalf, and sent to the county, city, town or person legally obliged to maintain the property. […]
Do I have to notify anyone if I suffer an injury from a slip and fall accident on snow and ice?
By Nathan on October 7, 2015If you were injured from a slip and fall accident on snow and ice, you must notify the person who by law is obligated to maintain the property within 30 days of your slip and fall accident. (M.G.L. c. 84, 18, 21)
Can a child trespasser pursue a slip and fall accident claim?
By Nathan on October 7, 2015A child trespasser can pursue a slip and fall accident claim if you can show that the child’s presence on the owners property was reasonably foreseeable. If you can show that the child’s presence on the property was reasonably foreseeable, then the owner owes the child the same duty of care that he owes to […]
Do I have a slip and fall accident claim?
By Nathan on October 7, 2015When determining whether you have a slip and fall accident claim, you must prove: Who owned or controlled the property; That you were a lawful visitor; That the owner was negligent; That you were injured; That the owners negligence caused your injury. The evidence required to prove negligence is largely dependent on the type of […]
What happens if I fail to give notice to the owner of the property in a slip and fall accident on snow and ice?
By Nathan on October 7, 2015Failure to give notice to the owner of property for injury or damage sustained by reason of snow and ice is not a defense unless the owner can show he was prejudiced thereby. (M.G.L. c. 84, 18, 20) You can help to minimize any alleged prejudice of the property owner by properly documenting the condition […]