Tag Archives: personal injury
Can Massachusetts Landlords Be Held Liable for Injuries from “Open and Obvious” Hazards?
Traditionally, premises liability law held landlords accountable for injuries that resulted from hidden dangers on their property. There has been some confusion on their liability for dangers considered “open and obvious.” For some time, it was believed that if a danger was open and obvious, there was no liability to the injured party. This is […]
When Do I Have to File My Personal Injury Case?
Swartz & Lynch, LLP in Boston is dedicated to helping people recover for their injuries. When you are in an accident, you should seek immediate medical treatment, then get help pursuing reimbursement for your medical care. Our team of caring attorneys puts your needs first and aggressively fights for compensation that fully and fairly meets […]
Massachusetts Laws Point to Owners for Dog Bite Liability
Devastating dog bite injuries and other animal attacks often happen to small children and older adults who are less able to defend themselves. Serious injuries may result in far more damage than a cut or puncture wound. When an animal causes in injury to another person, the owner or keeper of the animal may be […]
What Kind of Burn Do You Have — First-, Second-, Third- or Fourth-Degree?
Every burn is painful, but some burns are deeper, more damaging and take longer to heal. Extremely severe burns may require extensive medical care, followed by physical therapy for victims to regain use of the affected limb. Significant scarring may be unavoidable. How deep is your burn? The severity of burns is categorized in first-, […]