Introduction In today’s digital world, social media impacts more than just personal connections—it plays a significant role in the outcomes of legal matters, particularly personal injury cases. Posts and updates about incidents, like a slip and fall, can unexpectedly influence the progression of your legal claim. Such events, with their…
With its snow-covered landscapes, winter in Boston also ushers in the less welcome risk of slip-and-fall accidents due to ice. These incidents, frequently overlooked in their potential severity, can result in significant injuries. In such situations, the guidance and expertise of specialized attorneys are invaluable. Understanding your rights and the…
Insurance tends to be something that people think about when there’s a major change. You update your insurance policy when you buy a new car and or a new house. Or, maybe you’ve been in a car accident or suffered some other type of loss and have needed to file…
The rock-and-roll singer Meat Loaf says hotel chain Hyatt Corp. is to blame for a fall off a raised stage at a horror convention that has left him unable to perform. Meat Loaf, whose real name is Michael Lee Aday, claims in a lawsuit filed Jan. 13, 2020, in a…
The threat of fall injuries is a commonly overlooked risk, particularly through the long Massachusetts winter months. As we recently reported, Massachusetts snow removal liability laws can hold business or property owners liable for falls or other injuries caused by the accumulation of ice or snow on public or private…
Numerous people across the state will visit the emergency room annually for help due to slip-and-fall accidents. Some injuries will not be serious and after some quick treatment they’ll be on their way will not result in a hospital stay. However, other injuries can be severe such as fractures, breaks or…
As we head into the winter months, the weather will turn colder and snow and ice will begin to accumulate on streets, sidewalks, and parking lots across the Greater Boston area. While this often creates a picturesque scene, we also see a major increase in the number of slip-and-fall accidents…
Jury selection can be very crucial element in Boston slip-and-fall accident litigation. The best injury attorneys know the extensive research that goes into this process, and how to be most effective to maximize the potential for success in trial. In 2016, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the…
If you have ever been treated at a hospital, you may have had to be escorted to the exit of the hospital in a wheelchair following your discharge even though you were perfectly capable of walking. The reason they do this is because they do not want to be liable…
As summer comes to a close and the weather turns colder, Boston tends to get a lot of ice and snow on the sidewalks and in front of businesses. This means we can expect to see a lot of slip and fall accidents. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the law…