A slip and fall accident sounds relatively harmless but far too often is anything but that. In fact, falls are a leading cause of catastrophic injury and wrongful death, particularly in certain segments of the population, such as young children and the elderly. At Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, our Methuen slip and fall lawyers understand the life-altering effects of a fall. We help clients go after the party or parties that caused their injury and recover the compensation they deserve.
The Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers team believes our clients should pay for results only. That is why we never charge a fee until you recover the fair compensation you deserve. We handle everything from A to Z so that you can focus on getting better. To find out more about how Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers can fight for you and the compensation you deserve, call us at (800) LAW-GUYS.
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Premises Liability Laws in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, property owners are subject to strict premises liability laws. These laws establish when owners and managers are financially responsible for injuries that occur on their property. The rules are complex, which is why it is critical to choose an attorney who focuses on this area of law.
In general, property owner must keep their premises safe and free from hazards. If a dangerous condition emerges, the owner must attend to it right away and is required to take proactive steps to protect guests until the hazard is cleared.
Whether your injury occurred on residential or commercial property, a slip and fall lawyer in Methuen, MA from Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers can help. We will identify the responsible party or parties, collect evidence showing they failed to uphold the premises liability laws of Massachusetts, and help you collect the damages you deserve.
Commercial Property Slip and Fall Accidents
Commercial property includes the following and more:
- Shopping malls
- Grocery stores
- Retailers
- Office buildings
- Parking structures
- Parking lots
If your injury occurred on commercial property, a number of parties may be partly or fully liable. Our investigation will identify these parties, at which point your attorney will draw up a plan of action to pursue them and their insurers for full compensation.
Parties that may be liable for your commercial property injury include:
- The property owner
- The property manager
- The property maintenance company
- The business that leases the property
Residential Property Slip and Fall Accidents
Residential property owners and managers are also subject to Massachusetts’ premises liability laws. Examples of residential property include:
- Single-family homes
- Apartments
- Condominiums
- Mobile homes
Depending on the circumstances, we can potentially pursue several parties for damages in the event of a residential slip and fall injury. These parties include:
- The homeowner or landlord
- The tenant or renter
- The property management company
- The property maintenance company
- The homeowners’ association
- The contractor or building company
To find out more about how Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers can help you recover compensation for a slip and fall injury on commercial or residential property, call us for a free case evaluation at (800) LAW-GUYS.
