You May be Shocked to Learn That… if you are bitten by a vicious dog with a history of violent behavior, depending on where the dog owner lives, you may not recover a dime for your injuries. As she did every morning, Mary headed out for her 5-mile run. She greeted her neighbors in the […]
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Massachusetts Laws that Might Shock You- if you suffer an injury at a public space, used for recreational purposes, and no fee is charged, you are not entitled to any recovery whatsoever.
You May be Shocked to Learn That… if you suffer an injury at a public space, used for recreational purposes, and no fee is charged, you are not entitled to any recovery whatsoever. Every weekend, the family would pack a picnic, load the car and head down to the town park. After lunch, Dad and […]
Massachusetts Laws that Might Shock You – if the hospital causes an injury, their financial responsibility is capped.
You May be Shocked to Learn That… if the hospital causes an injury, their financial responsibility is capped. It’s Thanksgiving Day and the entire extended family is gathered together for a huge meal and the annual family football game in the park. Competition is fierce and both sides try to outdo each other cheering for […]
A Little Preparation Goes A Long Way In Avoiding Injuries This Spooky Season
As we prepare to welcome little bands of marauding pirates, mermaids, firefighters, witches, and superheroes, we encourage you to use a bit of caution and common sense to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Over the past three years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that an annual average of 3,200 Halloween-related injuries […]
Massachusetts Laws that Might Shock You
Remember the so-called “Footloose ordinance” in the 1984 movie of the same name? The law, which was actually on the books in Fort Smith, AR until 1953, effectively outlawed public dancing on Sundays. Or, how about the “Good Samaritan law” in Latham, MA where the gang from Seinfeld was arrested for failing to help someone […]
