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Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of serious injury in Massachusetts. Whether you slipped on an icy sidewalk, tripped on a broken staircase, or fell due to a wet floor with no warning sign, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner. At Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we hold negligent property owners, businesses, and landlords accountable when their failure to maintain safe conditions causes harm.
Massachusetts premises liability law requires property owners and occupiers to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When a property owner knows about a hazardous condition — or should have known about it through reasonable inspection — and fails to fix it or warn visitors, they can be held liable for injuries that result. This applies to residential properties, commercial businesses, government buildings, parking lots, and any other property open to the public. Proving a slip and fall case requires demonstrating that the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition and failed to take reasonable steps to address it.
Slip and fall accidents in Massachusetts frequently result from ice and snow on sidewalks and parking lots, wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs, uneven or cracked pavement, loose or torn carpeting, poor lighting in stairwells and hallways, missing or broken handrails, cluttered walkways, and defective flooring. Massachusetts has specific laws regarding snow and ice removal that impose duties on property owners, and the 2010 Papadopoulos decision eliminated the distinction between natural and unnatural accumulations of snow and ice, holding property owners to a standard of reasonable care in all conditions.
Falls can cause catastrophic injuries, especially for older adults. Common injuries include broken hips, wrists, and ankles, traumatic brain injuries from hitting the ground, spinal cord injuries and herniated discs, torn ligaments and tendons, and shoulder injuries. These injuries often require surgery, extensive rehabilitation, and can result in permanent disability. Medical costs can escalate into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. We work with medical experts to document the full impact of your injuries on your life and your finances.
Slip and fall cases can be challenging because property owners and their insurance companies often blame the victim. They will argue you were not paying attention, were wearing inappropriate footwear, or that the hazard was open and obvious. Our attorneys counter these defenses by gathering surveillance footage, maintenance records, inspection logs, witness testimony, and incident reports. We also work with safety experts who can testify about industry standards for property maintenance. The key is acting quickly — evidence in slip and fall cases disappears fast.
You must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. Evidence like surveillance footage, maintenance logs, witness statements, and photos of the scene are critical.
Yes. Massachusetts law requires property owners to use reasonable care to remove snow and ice or to treat icy conditions. If a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, you may have a valid claim.
Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
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