On June 27, 2017, the jury verdict in case awarded Mr. Pocknett a total of $2,892,857 for his damages and awarded Mrs. Pocknett $1,142,857 for her loss of her husband’s consortium and society. According to court documents, the case was the result of injuries suffered on February 26, 2014, Plaintiff David Pocknett, age 60, was …
Our State Has a Work Zone Accident Problem: What’s Being Done to Fix it?
The start of summer is the official kick-off for vacation and road trip season for most, but for those who work tirelessly to keep our roads in good driving condition, it can mean months of danger. Construction season ramps up in Massachusetts after Memorial Day once the risk of frost and cold weather has passed, …
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PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIMS
Under the law of premises liability, landlords and tenants may be held responsible for injuries that occur on their property. Whether the landlord or the tenant will be held responsible for a particular injury will depend on the facts of the accident and, in some cases, the contract or lease between the landlord and tenant. …
Accident at Boston Construction Site Highlights the Dangers of Construction; What You Need to Know
On March 1, 2017, at 10 Milk Street in Downtown Boston, a member of the Boston Police Department was struck by debris falling from construction-related scaffolding. The police officer was working a detail when the falling debris struck his head and shoulder, causing a large laceration (or cut) to his head, and potentially breaking his …
DO I NEED AN ‘UMBRELLA’ INSURANCE POLICY
DO I NEED AN ‘UMBRELLA’ INSURANCE POLICY Umbrella insurance—also referred to as catastrophic liability insurance—is insurance that provides you with additional or supplemental coverage beyond the traditional bodily injury coverage provided by your automobile, boat or homeowners insurance. The majority of people will never require the protection of umbrella insurance. However, there are a number …
What You Should Know About Uninsured/Underinsured Automobile Insurance
What You Should Know About Uninsured/Underinsured Automobile Insurance Turn on the television these days and you are guaranteed to see advertisements by local and national insurance companies encouraging you to switch to them for your automobile insurance needs. Each one will tout that they can provide you with the cheapest rates. What they aren’t telling …
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A Brief Overview of the Standards for Snow and Ice Cases in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
A Brief Overview of the Standards for Snow and Ice Cases in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut As the weather begins its cold turn and the ice starts to claim our windshields, you may find yourself wondering to what extent can a landlord or commercial tenant be liable in the event you slip and fall …
CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?
Most employers maintain a company handbook, employee manual, or something similar. This handbook will be provided to employees when they start their new job and often outlines the rules of the job-place, leave and vacation policies, and the employer’s expectations. Sometimes, these handbooks will outline a progressive discipline procedure, and rules regarding how an employee …
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