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Premises liability cases in Dorchester, Boston, and across Massachusetts. Articles and guides for people injured on dangerous property—such as slip and falls, trip and falls, building code violations, unsafe stores, apartments, parking lots, and nursing homes—published by Dorchester personal injury law firm Gavagan Law, LLC.

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Missing Warning Signs in Massachusetts: When Property Owners Are Liable for Fall Accidents and Other Injuries

Missing Warning Signs in Massachusetts: When Property Owners Are Liable for Fall Accidents and Other Injuries If you suffered a fall injury or were hurt in a parking lot collision because a property lacked warning signs, safety markings, or clear entrance/exit signage, you may have a strong premises liability case. Massachusetts law requires private property […]

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Personal injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accidents
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Protecting Your Rights After an Amusement Park Accident – Understanding Releases and What to Do Next

Visiting an amusement park, water park, or carnival should be a fun and thrilling experience. However, accidents can happen, resulting in serious injuries or even wrongful death. If you or a family member has been injured at an amusement park in Massachusetts, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights, especially if you’ve signed a release.

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Personal injury, Premises Liability
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Boston Apartment Fire: Legal Support for Burn Victims

As a renter in Massachusetts, ensuring your living environment is safe and secure should be a top priority. This post delves into a case where a landlord’s negligence created a dangerous condition, causing an apartment fire and severe personal injuries to tenant.  This highlights the legal responsibilities of landlords and the rights of tenants. Landlord

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Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Accidents in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, when you legally step onto someone else’s property — whether it’s a commercial building, municipal property, or private property owners’ premises — you expect a reasonably safe condition free from hazards. However, unsafe conditions and a negligent property owner can create dangerous situations that lead to fall incidents and serious injuries such as

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Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accidents
Broken concrete steps with caution tape – unsafe condition causing slip and fall accident risk in Boston, Massachusetts

Injuries caused by Marble and Stone slabs in Massachusetts

Stone slabs like marble and granite offer attractive and popular options for bathrooms, kitchens, and other countertop surfaces, but shopping for and working around these marble slabs can be dangerous. Employees, contractors, and consumers have been injured and even killed by improper storage of granite and marble countertop slabs.  Shoppers are often invited to browse

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Construction Site Accidents, Premises Liability
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Injuries Caused by Building Code Violations in Massachusetts

Property Owners and Contractors in Massachusetts Liable for Injuries Caused by Building Code Violations In Massachusetts, property owners, business owners, and contractors are legally responsible for ensuring their buildings, including commercial buildings like retail stores and parking lots, are safe. Failure to comply with state building codes can lead to dangerous conditions causing fall accidents

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Personal injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accidents
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