Slips, Trips and Falls

The Massachusetts law governing slips, trips and falls, also known as premises liability law, involves an analysis of the legal liability of owners or lessors of property for injuries to people while on those premises. Fault for slips, trips and falls in Massachusetts may seem simple to prove, but these cases entail complex theories of duty of care on the part of property owner(s). In these cases, our attorneys determine liability and accumulate medical evidence to press a client’s claim in negotiation, settlement and, when necessary, trial.