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How Massachusetts Negligence Laws Protect You (Part B)

Massachusetts negligence laws exist to protect you from the carelessness of others. The effects of these laws are by no means limited to professionals like doctors and lawyers. They also apply to companies and other people.

Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuits

If someone acts carelessly and you are injured as a result, you'll probably want restitution. Fortunately, the law agrees with you, and you may be able to get the liable party to pay your damages. In addition to giving you the restitution you deserve, these actions also deter people from being careless.

A Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit will need to prove that the offending party is responsible for the following:

• Establish the defendant had a duty to exercise care (for example, anyone driving a car has a duty to drive carefully and follow all traffic laws, failing to do is a "breach of duty")
• Failed to do so, either though action or inaction
• Caused you to suffer an injury or harmful accident as a result

Accidents and Massachusetts Negligence Laws

For example, let's say that you were injured as the result of a slip and fall accident in a supermarket due to water on the floor. Depending on the circumstances, you may have a solid basis for a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit.

In this hypothetical case, suppose that you slipped on a wet floor that was not properly marked with a warning. This could be considered carelessness on the part of the supermarket.

Your lawyer will need to prove the following:

• That the supermarket owner is responsible for the condition
• That it knew of the problem, and did nothing to correct it
• That it neglected it for some time, increasing the likelihood of an accident.

Assuming your lawyer is successful, he or she will have proved that the supermarket violated Massachusetts negligence laws. As a result, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries.

This is just one example, but it is something to keep in mind should you be harmed due to another person or entity's negligence. Remember that you have legal rights to a safe environment, and you shouldn't be afraid to assert those rights if they are violated through someone's carelessness.

The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Garcia will fight for your rights in your personal injury case. We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. If you have been injured due to negligence, contact Phillips & Garcia today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.

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