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Massachusetts park incident may lead to premises liability case

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday May 11, 2015

People in Massachusetts are likely ecstatic that a particularly difficult winter has come to an end and the weather is starting to warm. Many people have begun to take advantage of the warmer weather by taking their children to area parks. Unfortunately, after an accident that injured two children and could ultimately lead to a premises liability case, some parents may be concerned about their children's safety in public parks. Late one evening in early May, witnesses at the Massachusetts park claim that children were playing underneath a tree in a park. They suddenly heard a cracking noise. The tree then crashed…

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Property conditions that could cause a slip and fall accident

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday February 25, 2015

Many people never think about the potential of being injured. This potential exists even when a person does everything in his or her power to stay safe. However, many times it is impossible to avoid hazardous property conditions. Anyone who has been injured in a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts due to a property owner's negligence has the choice of seeking a legal remedy in a civil court. One of the main causes of slip and fall accidents is directly tied to outside conditions. Sidewalks that are not kept clear of ice and snow can easily lead to injuries. Even if a…

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Who is responsible in a slip and fall accident?

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday February 12, 2015

There are many clumsy people in this world. However, the risk of an injury in a dangerous slip and fall accident increases if there are negligent property conditions. Many people in Massachusetts who have been injured in such an accident likely have experienced the financial ramifications of their injury. However, those who have been injured as a result of negligent property conditions may have legal remedies available to them. A slip and fall accident is typically considered a premises liability issue. If dangerous property conditions -- such as a wet floor, poor lighting, torn carpeting or another potential hazard -- caused a…

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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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Teenager making strides after suffering spinal cord injury

On behalf of posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday January 7, 2015

Getting the dreadful news that their child has been in a serious car crash is likely most parents' worst nightmare. When that accident has resulted in the victim suffering a spinal cord injury, those fears understandably escalate, as they wonder if their loved one will ever recover. There are likely some Massachusetts families who have had to endure this terrible ordeal. In June 2014, a serious car accident left a teen girl with several traumatic injuries. One of the most severe was the damage she suffered to her back. The accident caused her to suffer fractures in five sections of her vertebra. She…

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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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Researchers working on new treatment for spinal cord injury

On behalf of posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Tuesday December 16, 2014

Few injuries are more devastating than those that leave victims paralyzed. Medicine -- up until now -- has not been able to find a cure for those patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury. However, if new research continues to show results, then some patients in Massachusetts may one day walk again. The problem doctors and researchers have been unable to overcome was the inability of nerves to regenerate sufficiently to allow patients to regain their mobility. This fact has led to sufferers accepting life in a wheelchair or worse, depending on the severity and location of their injury. Several years ago, actor Christopher Reeves succumbed to complications after suffering…

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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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Dad who suffered spinal cord injury is son’s inspiration

On behalf of posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday July 31, 2014

Millions of people have dreams of things they want to accomplish. Some succeed without any trouble and others never see their dream realized. There are some who persevere against challenging obstacles and see their dreams to fruition. One dad who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury not only succeeded, but he inspired his son as well. Victims of back injuries everywhere, including Massachusetts, may also be encouraged by the man's feats. The father, who was a research scientist at a cancer center, wanted to compete in marathons. He was training to achieve his dream when he was severely injured in a snowboarding…

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