Premises Liability
How Surveillance Footage Can Help or Hurt a Premises Liability Case
Security cameras are everywhere now. In stores, office buildings, apartment complexes, parking lots, and other public spaces. When someone gets hurt on another person’s property, that footage can become some of the most important evidence in the case. In a slip and fall, trip and fall, or other premises liability claim, the question is usually…
Read MoreInjuries Caused by Poor Home Maintenance in Older Properties
Older homes have charm and character. Unfortunately, that original flooring, period craftsmanship, and sense of history can also come with a bit more than an owner bargains for. What’s hidden behind walls or quietly deteriorating over time can become major problems and hazards. When these problems go unchecked, there’s a chance of getting hurt. Whether…
Read MoreHow “Open and Obvious” Defenses Work in MA Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents can leave you with serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and a long recovery. In Massachusetts, if you file a premises liability claim, one of the first defenses a property owner might raise is that the hazard you slipped on was “open and obvious.” On the surface, that might sound reasonable: if…
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