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Compensation possible after Massachusetts slip and fall accident

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday January 29, 2015

In Massachusetts, the winter months can seem never-ending. Ice and snow start to seem a part of everyday life. However, property owners have a responsibility to keep their property cleared of dangerous ice that could result in a serious slip and fall accident. If you have been a victim of property owner's negligence regarding snow and ice on someone else's property, the attorneys at Dane Shulman Associates, LLC may be able to help. Many people may overlook the consequences of a fall on the ice. However, a fall can create long-term medical issues that result in large medical bills and lost…

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Woman says slip and fall accident caused by company’s negligence

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday January 19, 2015

Most people have a reasonable expectation that a building or business that they are visiting will be properly maintained in order to avoid dangerous accidents. Unfortunately, some businesses are negligent, allowing properties to slip into disrepair. One out-of-state woman has recently filed a lawsuit, claiming a Massachusetts-based company is responsible for her slip and fall accident. The plaintiff claims that she was working in the trailer of a medical vehicle provided by Medicoach Transportation. According to court papers, the door to the trailer became jammed as she was attempting to exit it. After several attempts to force the door open, she…

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Premises liability claims may stem from building code violations

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday January 15, 2015

In 2013, a student from Boston University died in a tragic apartment fire. She was unable to safely evacuate her overcrowded off-campus residence when the only exit became blocked by the fire. In the wake of this seemingly preventable death, officials in this Massachusetts city will be conducting inspections of off-campus housing for students, looking for building code violations that, if unchecked, may end up being the basis of premises liability claims. The inspections are expected to be focused on those dwellings that have been listed by more than four undergraduate students at area colleges and universities. In 2008, a city ordinance was passed that…

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Woman files suit against Red Sox owner for premises liability

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday December 31, 2014

Baseball has been hailed as America's favorite past time, and as such, thousands of fans show up to root for their favorite teams every season. Massachusetts fans are strong supporters of their own home team, the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, one young woman reportedly suffered serious injuries while attending a game in May, and she has filed a premises liability suit against the team's ownership group and an elevator company. The 22-year-old woman claimed that she when she was at Fenway Park in Aug. 2010, she lightly bumped up against the closed door of an elevator. The door then apparently opened, which caused the woman to…

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Pit bulls terrorize Massachusetts block; 2 suffer dog bite injury

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday December 11, 2014

While it is true that any dog can bite, few breeds seem to cause as much damage as the ones that were bred to engage in bull and bear-baiting. Many believe that Pit bulls have earned their reputation as a dangerous animal, and they are on the top of the list for many homeowners' insurance companies that refuse coverage in light of the numerous reports of dog bite injuries involving these breeds. Recently, two Massachusetts victims were hospitalized after four of these dogs got loose. According to an eyewitness, the four pit bull dogs appeared on a street in the city of Fall River…

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If you are injured on someone else’s property, don’t suffer alone

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday December 3, 2014

In the course of your daily activities, you likely visit myriad Massachusetts businesses and private residences or government property -- be it the local post office or town hall. During these visits, it is not inconceivable to be injured on someone else's property. If you suffer such an injury due to possible negligence on the property owner's part, you do not have to suffer alone. It can happen without warning -- you trip over a poorly maintained walkway, or you slip on a wet or slippery surface or a dog comes out of nowhere and attacks. No matter how it occurs, the end…

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Postal officials say dog bite can come from any dog

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday May 27, 2014

Throughout the country, many cities have moved to draft legislation that bans the ownership of certain breeds of dogs. The efforts stem from the theory that only specific breeds, or mixes thereof, afford the highest probability of generating a dog bite incident. However, according to statistics compiled by many jurisdictions, possibly even in Massachusetts, the truth is that any dog can bite. The U.S. Postal Service is actually speaking out against any bans on particular breeds. The media frequently provides coverage whenever an attack is carried out on a person, particularly when the aggressor is of the vilified Pit bull…

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Dog bite seriously injures Massachusetts woman

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday April 16, 2014

A dog that bit a Massachusetts woman recently and caused her serious injury has allegedly tried to bite before. The dog bite tore off her lip. The dog responsible -- a young Pit bull mix -- was recently adopted from a rescue organization. It had reportedly been adopted but then taken back to the shelter several times, according to its owner. The dog allegedly attacked the girlfriend of a Massachusetts man who was completing renovations on a house. The owner of the dog was working with him, and both were staying at the residence. The dog should not have been on the…

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Law firm must pay premises liability damages to chair victim

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Friday November 1, 2013

When a meeting with a professional in his or her office results in a serious enough personal injury to a potential client the purpose of the meeting tends to get lost, and the need for entirely different outcomes may overtake its original purpose. This happened in a locality outside of Massachusetts when a man was meeting with a personal injury lawyer about retaining the lawyer's services. The chair he occupied collapsed and he suffered disabling injuries unrelated to the injuries being discussed in the meeting. The potential client made a claim for personal injury based on premises liability against the personal injury…

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Premises liability for inadequate security applies to businesses

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday September 23, 2013

If you own a business you may be liable to a customer who was violently injured on your property by third parties if you knew or should have known that such danger existed. A recent article in Huffington Post references two federal cases that discuss the duty owed, if any, in cases claiming injuries from third parties. The rules for premises liability regarding inadequate security claims are basically the same in Massachusetts and the rest of the states. One of the federal cases dealt with a customer being assaulted in a restaurant. The customer was hurt by customers when she asked them to be…

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