The threat of fall injuries is a commonly overlooked risk, particularly through the long Massachusetts winter months. As we recently reported, Massachusetts snow removal liability laws can hold business or property owners liable for falls or other injuries caused by the accumulation of ice or snow on public or private…
Failure to clear ice and snow from your property may result in liability if someone falls or is otherwise injured this winter. Many property and business owners may still be under the impression that Massachusetts law does not hold them accountable for injuries resulting from failure to remove ice and…
Recently, we wrote about the risks of parking lot accidents. However, parking lots are far from the only risks that come with the holiday shopping season. The risks of injury on commercial or retail property spike during the holiday shopping season for a variety of reasons. Winter weather brings the…
An 18-year-old Bridgwater man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection to a Massachusetts car accident that killed four of his friends. It’s a stark reminder of the risks as we head into the fall holiday season and the return of winter weather. These are tragic cases that change…
Investigators are trying to determine cause of a gas explosion and series of fires that rocked parts of Massachusetts last week and are focusing on the safety procedures and preparedness of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. NBC News reports thousands were allowed to return to their Massachusetts homes over the weekend…
A recent report by the USA Today Network found the United States is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth. The investigation found 50,000 mothers are injured in child birth each year in the United States. More than 700 mothers die. About half the deaths and…
Three years ago, a fan was attending a Red Sox game at Fenway Park in downtown Boston when she was hit by a part of a bat. The bat was broken when swinging at a pitch, and this is something that happens on a somewhat regular basis during the game…
Everett, MA (July 14, 2018) – A fire raging through a multi-family home unit on Friday left two firefighters and one resident with serious injuries. Around 2:00 pm Friday, fire crews with the Everett Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire at the complex, located at 13 Morris Street. Many residents…
Wellfleet, MA (July 14, 2018) – A serious crash is being reported on Route 6 in the Fresh Brook Area Saturday morning. The crash was first reported just after 7:30 am. It is not clear what direction of the highway that the crash occurred. The crash involves multiple vehicles, injuries and…
Worcester, MA (July 14, 2018) – Police in Worcester, Massachusetts received a call on Thursday regarding a hit and run in the 1 block of Loxwood Avenue. Police quickly responded to the call, which came in around 6:00 pm. Upon their arrival to the scene, officers were able to confirm that…