Snow and Ice Accidents

Boston Area Attorneys Representing Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Accident Victims

If you have slipped, tripped, or fallen on ice or snow, and you were injured, you may have a claim to get compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. The law on Massachusetts ice and snow slip and fall is constantly evolving. You need an attorney who will advise you of your rights after a fall and see if you have a personal injury action to recover for your injuries.

The Law Offices of Kelley and Trehub work exclusively on accident and wrongful death cases. We know how to aggressively represent clients so their homeowner liability claims are successful. The personal injury attorneys are experienced at investigating slip and fall accidents to determine the cause of the fall. Contact the lawyers at Kelley and Trehub to learn how you can bring a personal injury claim for your snow or ice slip and fall injuries.

Natural versus Unnatural Snow and Ice Accumulation

Business owners, property managers, and homeowner may be liable for your injuries if they did not properly clear snow or ice. Massachusetts premises liability law allows recovery if an unnatural accumulation of snow or unnatural accumulation of ice caused the slip or fall. Natural snow or ice accumulation, however, is not enough for a claim of homeowner negligence. Examples of unnatural accumulation of snow or ice include:

• A leaky drain
• A partially shoveled driveway or sidewalk
• Poorly shoveled driveway
• Piles of unnatural snow or ice

If the negligence of an owner - home or business - created an area of snow or ice that should not have otherwise been there, they may be liable for your injuries. Our staff is skilled at evaluating the facts of your negligence claim to determine whether you have a slip and fall claim. We know how to maximize compensation for your injuries. If an owner was negligent in clearing snow or ice, you can get damages for medical bills, lost wages, and temporary or permanent disability.

Representative Case
A 59 year old married software engineer from Carlisle sustained a severe ankle fracture when he slipped and fell on ice on a walkway at a gas station; the ice formed on the pavement underneath a leak in the gutter above the sidewalk. His ankle fracture (distal fibula fracture with widened ankle mortise and deep deltoid avulsion fracture) required an ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) surgical procedure. Physical therapy followed and about 18 months later, he underwent another surgical procedure for removal of the hardware. There was minimal lost time from work, but his medical bills were approximately $33,000.00. One day before Binding Arbitration, the case was settled for $120,000.00. See more examples of our Verdicts and Settlements.

Third Party Liability Claims Against the City or State Need a Quick Response

By statute, an ice or snow slip and fall injury claim against a town or city is limited to $5,000, regardless of your losses. There is also a notice requirement for bringing suit. However, this should not deter you from calling Kelley and Trehub. There may be an additional claim against a private contractor, homeowner or other third party not bound by a limit on damages.

Do You Have a Compensable Personal Injury Claim?

Call our Wellesley law office at 781-489-3195 or 866-675-2081 for a free case evaluation or contact us today. We can arrange early morning, evening or Saturday appointments. You will pay no lawyer fees unless we obtain compensation.