Additional Information: When visiting my 84 year old mother at her assisted living apartment in Spencer, I slipped and fell and shattered my right arm. There was no “caution/wet” sign in the common area. My out-of-pocket expenses currently exceed $18K and my physician says I will require another surgery because of continuing numbness and pain. The management has indicated that they would be “working with
Additional Information: There is an enclosed staircase at my apartment complex in West Boylston where the common area light has been out for months. I was going down the stairs, holding a basket of laundry, could not see in the inadequate lighting and tripped and fell and broke my arm. The Management company is trying to reduce their responsibility by saying I was partially negligent
Additional Information: I’m hoping you can help me determine if I have a case or not. I was stuck and injured by a “rough terrain” forklift. I could not hear the back up beeper over all the other noise at the construction site in Shrewsbury. I also believe that the rear view mirrors of the forklift created a blind sport at the right rear of
Additional Information: In the accident, I and 2 other workers fell 20 feet when formwork collapsed into scaffolding and wet cement. My injuries include a broken collarbone and ribs. Can I sue the formwork manufacturer, the concrete contractor and/or the general contractor? What will provide the best outcome- if we proceed with legal action? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Your question does not indicate why you were at
Additional Information: I was involved in a automobile accident on 290 near Northborough a few days ago. The other driver admitted that he was texting on his cell phone when he sideswiped my car. I was taken to the hospital and have a broken arm, and ribs and will need physical therapy. Isn’t there a law in Massachusetts banning texting while driving? How will that
Additional Information: I was involved in a car accident and was struck from behind. The other drive was going about 80 MPH down route 9 in Shrewsbury when he hit my auto. As a result of the accident my doctor has said I have 25% permanent partial loss of function of lumbar spine. I am going to hire a lawyer but wanted to be prepared-
Additional Information: I slipped and fell on a puddle of water in a local convenient store in Millbury. I have 2 hairline fractures in my hip and one in my shoulder. There was no “caution/ wet floor” sign and there was one witness. The witness took some pictures and video with her cell phone of water leaking out of the freezer case. ATTORNEY ANSWER: Once
Additional Information: I have several rental properties in Worcester and Auburn. How does the new law regarding snow and ice affect me as a landlord and my exposure to liability and personal injury claims? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Previously, the law in Massachusetts exempted property owners from liability for injuries caused by natural accumulations of snow or ice. This exemption existed at common law, not by statute.
Additional Information: My family was going to a Grafton restaurant where there is an attendant directing patrons into and out of the limited number of parking spaces on the side and rear of the restaurant. We had parked our car and were heading into the restaurant. Our 3 year old son had wiggled out of my hand and got hit by a car backing out
Additional Information: I recently suffered an injury in a car accident on Route 9 near Westborough. I know I have to consult with a car accident lawyer, but in general, under Massachusetts law, what is best case scenario for what I will be entitled to for damages? I have medical expenses and have missed work. I will likely have permanent pain in my right leg.