Walking through a parking lot isn’t an activity that’s normally considered dangerous. However, when hazardous conditions are present, being a pedestrian in a parking lot could mean being at high risk of a slip and fall. At Tetzel Law, our personal injury attorneys have experience working with people like you who have become the unfortunate […]
Riding a bike is a great way to commute. Thanks to great bicycle infrastructure in many cities of Massachusetts, including Boston, riding a bike to work may even be faster than driving or using public transit. In addition to being an efficient way to commute, riding a bike has other benefits, including improved heart health, […]
Large truck accidents are terrifying. When trucks that weigh in the ballpark of 20,000 pounds tips over, jackknife, or crash into another vehicle, person, or object, the damages can be devastating. The amount of force involved in large truck collisions is magnitudes greater than the amount of force involved in accidents only involving passenger vehicles […]
Electricity is an incredible phenomenon, and the fact that humans have been able to harness the power of electricity to fuel our homes and cities is nothing short of amazing. As fortunate as our society is to have electricity, though, electricity is also extremely dangerous. Especially for workers who work with or around electricity and […]
Failing to yield the right of way is a common cause of accidents—some of which are very severe or even deadly. Unfortunately, determining fault in a failure-to-yield accident isn’t always easy; these accidents are often highly complex and involve multiple vehicles and factors. If you have been involved in an accident caused by another driver’s […]
The musculoskeletal system of the body is critical for movement and enjoyment of life. While injuries to bones, muscles, and ligaments are common, these types of injuries can be painful and temporarily disabling, sometimes leading to long-term complications. If you have suffered an orthopedic injury that you believe would not have occurred but for the […]
Lead Paint Poisoning in Massachusetts While lead was once routinely used in paint and building materials in homes and structures throughout the county, today, the fact that lead is a toxin is well-established. Despite this knowledge, however, many homes, apartments, and buildings still have lead paint, which can be dangerous to those who enter, particularly […]
Massachusetts Sexual Assault Injuries The statistics related to sexual assault in the United States are harrowing. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds in our country. While both men and women can be victims of sexual assault, the rate of sexual assault is high […]
Deck and Porch Collapse Injuries in Massachusetts Spending time outdoors can be a fabulous way to enjoy company and get a breath of fresh air, and there’s often no better way to do both than to rendezvous on a deck or porch. While enjoying some quiet time on a porch or socializing on a deck […]
Backover and Parking Lot Accidents in Massachusetts When most people think about traffic accidents, they picture vehicles traveling at high speeds colliding in side-swipe, head-on, or T-bone collisions. While these accidents can be deadly, another type of accident can be equally as devastating: backover accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there […]