If You Fell on Someone Else’s Property, You May Have a Claim
Boston property owners and business owners have a responsibility to their guests and the general public to maintain their properties in a safe condition. This includes keeping all surfaces and walkways, both indoor and out, free of hazards. When they don’t and someone falls, the negligent property owner can be held legally responsible for the victim’s medical bills and other injury-related expenses.
If you were injured due to a slip-and-fall in Boston, you need to speak to the premises liability attorneys at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers Our team of professionals will discuss your situation during a free consultation to help you to determine if negligence played a part in your injuries. Call today at (617) 870-0907 to schedule an appointment to learn about your rights.
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Walkway Hazards
There are many obstacles that can increase the risk of a slip-and-fall. Uneven flooring can create a tripping hazard. Transitions from one flooring type to another, or doorways that are uneven, should be clearly marked. Rugs and floor mats must be secured to the floor to prevent tripping. Debris should never be left in walkways, hallways, on steps, or in areas used for foot traffic. These are all foreseeable dangers that could leave a property owner liable if someone does trip and fall.
Who Is Responsible for Your Injury?
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, property owners are required to provide guests, tenants, and patrons with a safe and hazard-free environment. This includes sidewalks, outdoor steps, interior stairways, hallways, floors, and rooms. Property owners can be held responsible for most any injury that was foreseeable but was not prevented. This can include someone tripping over trash or debris left in the path, falling down steep steps with no handrail, or slipping on a plumbing leak that drips onto a bathroom floor. To determine if a property owner has been negligent and caused your accident, consult the Boston premises liability lawyers at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers
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Boston Property Owners’ Responsibility in the Winter
The winter weather in Boston brings with it a variety of conditions that can create fall hazards. Massachusetts requires property owners to remove snow and ice from their walkways within a reasonable amount of time. This means that homeowners need to maintain their sidewalks in a safe manner via shoveling or applying salt or sand if necessary. Owners of commercial properties need to remove snow and ice personally or through a contracted snow removal company. Property owners can also be held responsible if there are no absorbent materials such as rugs or doormats at entrances and exits, where water can collect and create a slipping hazard for anyone entering the building.
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What to Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident
Seeking medical attention should be the first priority for any slip-and-fall victim. If you can’t move or suspect serious injuries, call 911 and remain still until first responders arrive. Never move a victim unless he or she is in imminent danger in the current location. It is important to document the scene as well as possible with photos of the hazardous condition, your injuries, and any notes that could be helpful. If you can exchange contact information with anyone who witnessed the accident, their testimony could be helpful in the event of a lawsuit.
After a slip-and-fall, contact the team at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers, at (617) 870-0907 as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation on how you can seek compensation for your injuries. We understand that it can be frustrating to try to reach an equitable agreement with property owners, their lawyers, and even homeowners who do not want to pay up. At DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers, we will use our experience to secure the compensation that you deserve as a victim of another person’s negligence. Talk to our Boston personal injury lawyers today.
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