Massachusetts Man Settles Personal Injury Lawsuit for $200,000 After Falling Down Air Shaft.

Property owners have an obligation and duty to maintain safe premises.  Regardless of how or why someone enters a property, under Massachusetts law,  property owners may be held liable if an injury occurs while the person is on their property that was caused by their negligence. With the aid of a skilled Boston personal injury attorney, the injured party may be able to recover their medical expenses, including long term rehabilitation and continuing care; lost compensation and diminished earning capacity; physical and emotional pain and suffering; and loss of companionship – your spouse, children or next of kin may be entitled to compensation for their loss of your affection, support and companionship.

A local Massachusetts man recently settled his personal injury lawsuit after he was injured while volunteering for a religious non-profit.  The sixty-five-year-old man had volunteered to help the nonprofit move supplies and was inside their building’s attic when he was injured.  While in the cluttered attic, he tripped and fell, stumbling into an unlit, uncovered air shaft. The man fell down the shaft, falling fifteen to eighteen feet onto the floor below, shattering his legs.  As a result of the fall, the man had multiple fractures in both legs, which required multiple surgeries.  He continues to have difficulties with walking.

To recover for his medical expenses and pain and suffering, the injured victim filed a personal injury lawsuit.  Before the matter went to trial, both parties met to settle the claim.  According to masslawyersweekly.com, the two parties agreed on a settlement amount of $200,000 to compensate for expenses and future pain and suffering.

Have you been injured while on someone else’s property?  If it can be shown that the property owner was negligent, you may be able to recover for any physical injuries, pain and suffering, and medical expenses you were forced to endure as a result. Call 617-787-3700 to contact one of our expert Massachusetts slip-and-fall injury attorneys for a free and private consultation.  Time may be a factor, so please call us today!

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