Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Massachusetts Premises Liability Case
What is a Premises Liability Case?
Premises liability cases concern a property owner's responsibility in the event that someone is injured or killed while on the property as a direct result of the owner's negligence.
The basis for these types of cases is to protect those who have been hurt and permit them to pursue compensation from the negligent party for the injuries they suffered.
Property owners have the legal duty to manage and maintain a safe environment at all times for individuals who are on their property. When there is a failure on the property owner's part to keep a safe environment and someone is injured while on their property, the injured party may be able to sue the owner.
Those who are injured while on another's property can recover compensation in a number of areas, including medical expenses and lost wages if they missed work due to their injury.
Potential Premises Liability Cases
Below are some examples of premises liability cases:
- Injury due to inadequately maintained equipment
- Injury from a falling object
- Injury due to incorrect or misleading signage
- Inadequate security at shopping malls or at ATMs
Shopping malls and banks may be held responsible for a patron's injuries that took place on their property from incidents such as slip and falls, escalator or elevator injuries, and muggings or other assaults.
Cases involving premises liability at ATMs could result from insufficient security at an ATM that led to some type of serious assault, for example. In such a situation, the assault occurred solely because of the property owner's failure to maintain a safe environment.
MBTA Liability Premises Cases
The MBTA is responsible for the maintenance and safety of many distinct transportation systems in Massachusetts and for the property that accommodates the agency's commuter rail lines, subways, ferries, and buses. Commuters use MBTA services day in and day out and the MBTA has the responsibility to ensure their premises are safe and secure for everyone who steps onto their property.
If someone is injured while on MBTA property because of hazardous conditions, the injured party may have grounds to pursue a case concerning liability on MBTA premises. Areas that could present dangerous conditions and result in injury may include:
- Bus or train stations
- Platforms for boarding and exiting
- Interiors of trains or buses
- Stairways, doors, elevators, or escalators
If an individual sustained injuries that occurred while on MBTA property as a direct result of unsafe conditions that should have been prevented in the first place, the injured party should speak with a personal injury attorney to see what course of legal action to pursue.
When to Contact a Boston Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a premises liability incident in Massachusetts, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a Boston premises liability lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
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