Slip and Fall Attorneys in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, property owners have the legal obligation to protect visitors or patrons from injury. Massachusetts premise liability laws state that the owner may be held liable for any injuries that have resulted from unsafe conditions. If you have been the victim of a slip and fall injury stemming from the unsafe conditions at a Massachusetts establishment, you have rights and deserve protection.

Types of Slips & Falls

Some of the most common slip and fall injuries in Massachusetts result from the following conditions:

• Improper snow and ice removal
• Broken sidewalks or steps
• Changes in floor patterns, such as uneven floors
• Ripped carpets
• Broken or weak handrails
• Wet floors

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Slip and Fall Statistics
Premise Liability

If there are any of these conditions present, property owners have the legal obligation to label the hazard or post warning signs. Property owners can be held liable for negligence if they knew about the dangers and failed to warn others in a timely manner. If this type of negligence has led to your particular injuries, you may need compensation to cover medical bills, future rehabilitation, and lost wages. With Massachusetts injury attorney Stephen M. Forlizzi on the case, we will work to make sure you get the compensation you need to begin your recovery.

Injuries to the Elderly

For the elderly or previously injured, a slip and fall injury can be even more devastating, both physically and financially. Some of the most common injuries that lead to a slip and fall personal injury case include:

• Paralysis
• Concussions
• Broken bones or sprains
• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Knee
• Hip
• Back injury

Our office has over 30 years of experience and has the dedication needed to fight for your rights. Having an advocate in your corner who can give your case the personal attention it needs can make all the difference. We can explain how slip and fall injury laws in Massachusetts may apply to your case and assess what kind of outcome you may expect. We offer contingency fee arrangements so that no monies need to be paid to us to engage our representation of you. Call our firm today for a free consultation to see if we may be able to help you get what you need to move on from a slip and fall injury.

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