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Snow and Ice Hazards: Unraveling Premises Liability in Massachusetts

In the frosty embrace of Massachusetts winters, the charm of snowfall often conceals the lurking dangers of slip-and-fall accidents on icy surfaces. For those who find themselves victims of such incidents, understanding the intricacies of premises liability becomes paramount. Let’s delve into the responsibilities of property owners and the specific regulations that govern snow and ice-related slip-and-fall cases in Massachusetts. Clearing the Frosty Path: Property

Slip and Fall Accidents: Determining Liability in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, slip and fall incidents are more common than you might think, and determining liability in such cases can be a complex process. If you or a loved one has been involved in a slip and fall accident, it’s essential to understand the legal aspects of these incidents. The Prevalence of Slip and Fall Accidents in Massachusetts Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately quite

When An Injury Occurs At A Short-term Rental Property

When an injury occurs at a short-term rental property (e.g. Airbnb), can the injured party recover damages from the property owner, the rental app/service, or both? Who’s to Blame When an Airbnb Goes Awry? Premises Liability and Short-Term Rentals While you may be able to take a vacation, gravity never does. If you slip and fall on the freshly mopped floor of a hotel lobby,

Premises Liability and Comparative Negligence in Massachusetts

When someone gets injured on a property in Massachusetts, who is responsible? The property owner? The tenant leasing the property? Or could the injured person’s conduct have caused the injury? Massachusetts law recognizes that questions of liability—premises liability or otherwise—are seldom black-and-white. If you have been injured on someone else’s property and are seeking compensation, you may find yourself puzzling over terms like ‘premises liability’.

I was leaving the construction site after a day’s work and was struck by falling debris causing injury. Do I have a workman’s comp claim?

Workers’ compensation is a benefit used by states to compensate employees when they are injured at work. Massachusetts, the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) oversees the workers’ compensation system. You are entitled to file for workers compensation benefits, if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, or are a dependent of a worker killed on the job. Employers must display the name and address of

I recently discovered toxic mold in my apartment. Am I allowed to withhold rent until the mold is removed?

Landlords are urged to take mold seriously under Massachusetts law. Long term exposure to black mold is potentially harmful to health and may cause a wide range of symptoms and consequences, specially for people with lung diseases or weakened immune systems. Regardless of the provisions of a written lease agreement, landlords in Massachusetts are bound by “implied warranty of habitability.” This legal doctrine requires the

At a shopping center, I slipped on the wet floor and broke my tailbone. Would I sue the owners of the particular store, or of the entire complex?

Liability depends on many factors, including the exact location where you slipped and the cause of the wet floor. Typically, an individual or corporation owns the building that comprises the shopping center. The owner then rents out specific units to other individuals or corporations. While the tenants are responsible for conditions within their rented units, the landlord typically remains responsible for conditions in the common

Are autumn leaves a slip and fall liability?

The arrival of fall brings with it the pleasure of watching the leaves turn. Fall is famous in New England because of the many vibrant colors, from bright yellow through to deep violet, that nature treats us to as the days grow shorter. When leaves turn, though, they inevitably have to fall to the ground. Autumn invariably brings with it wet weather as well. Wet

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Snow and Ice Hazards: Unraveling Premises Liability in Massachusetts

Slip and Fall Accidents: Determining Liability in Massachusetts

When An Injury Occurs At A Short-term Rental Property

Premises Liability and Comparative Negligence in Massachusetts

I was leaving the construction site after a day’s work and was struck by falling debris causing injury. Do I have a workman’s comp claim?

I recently discovered toxic mold in my apartment. Am I allowed to withhold rent until the mold is removed?

At a shopping center, I slipped on the wet floor and broke my tailbone. Would I sue the owners of the particular store, or of the entire complex?

Are autumn leaves a slip and fall liability?

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