A slip and fall accident can occur virtually anywhere, from a neighbor’s walkway to a busy restaurant. If the cause of your fall displays a breach of the duty of care owed to you by the property owner, you could pursue a claim for your losses. With the help of a slip and fall lawyer, …
In What Slip And Fall Cases Can I Hire A Lawyer?
The answer to the title question of which types of slip and fall cases you can hire an attorney is: any and all of them that occur on someone’s property other than your own and which result in injuries for which you must seek treatment. S&F Statistics Nationwide, slips, trips and falls happen all too …
How Is Pain And Suffering Calculated In A Slip And Fall Case?
As its name implies, a slip and fall case is a lawsuit you file against a property owner after you slip, trip or fall on his or her premises and suffer an injury because of it. Before getting into how to calculate your damages, including those for pain and suffering, let’s look at premises liability …
What Is The Difference Between Premises Liability And General Liability?
If you were injured due to the negligence of a business or property owner, there are two types of personal injury cases you can file. The first is called a premises liability claim and the second is a general liability claim. Both claim types are similar but have a couple of clear distinctions between them …
What Is A Premises Liability Cause of Action?
With a premises liability claim or another type of personal injury case, you may hear the term “cause of action.” A personal injury cause of action is the set of facts that entitle an accident victim to pursue monetary compensation from the person who caused the harm. Have you or a loved one been hurt …
Is Premises Liability The Same As Negligence?
If you were injured on somebody else’s property, you may be considering filing a lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. A Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can help you determine what kind of claim to file for your accident. Whether you file a premises liability or negligence claim, the first step in pursuing compensation after …
Who Is Liable If I Get Injured at a Beach in Massachusetts?
Most beachgoers hit the shore to have a good time. Unfortunately, a beach outing doesn’t always end well. When you’re injured on a beach, who is at fault? And perhaps more importantly, who can be held accountable for the injury-related costs you face? Determining Liability for a Beach Injury When determining who is responsible for …
Can I Sue if I Slip and Fall in a Business Location?
You can slip and fall anywhere, and sometimes a fall may result in severe injuries with serious financial repercussions. When the property owner’s negligent action caused the accident and the resulting injuries, you have the right to file a lawsuit in civil court and seek recovery for the damages you suffered. Whether your fall occurred …
Is It Hard To Sue for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
More than 8 million people end up in the emergency room every year after a fall, and more than 1 million emergency room visits are due to slip-and-fall accidents. These accidents can be serious, leading to long-term medical expenses and lost wages. You may have a personal injury case when the accident occurs on someone …
