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
Brian Messenger | Eagle Tribune The city is not expected to appeal a recent judge’s decision to uphold the Civil Service Commission ruling that reinstated Joseph Solomon as police chief two years ago. City Council Chairman Jennifer Kannan said she met with Mayor Stephen Zanni and City Solicitor Peter McQuillan yesterday to discuss the decision, which was issued Thursday by Lawrence Superior Court Judge Robert
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
By Bill Kirk | Eagle Tribune A Superior Court judge denied the city’s appeal of a Civil Service Commission ruling which reinstated Joseph Solomon as police chief. Lawrence Superior Court Judge Robert Cornetta issued his ruling Thursday afternoon in which he said the city had not proven its case that the commission made errors in its original ruling and had overstepped its authority. It is
By Brian Messenger | Eagle-Tribune A judge yesterday heard two starkly different takes on the state Civil Service Commission decision that cleared Joseph Solomon’s return as Methuen police chief in 2010. A lawyer for Solomon argued the decision to reduce his firing to a one-year suspension without pay is “bulletproof” and dismissed the city’s appeal as a waste of time. But City Solicitor Peter McQuillan
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