Year: 2015

While there are specific laws and regulations relative to operating on waterways, as a general rule, operators of watercraft (boats, jet skis, etc.) are subject to the same liability standards as an operator of any motor vehicle.  Simply put, the owner or operator of...

In this day of modern medicine, medical procedures have become more complex and treatment has become more specialized. Advances in diagnostic testing have led to the possibilities and expectations of earlier detection and treatment of medical issues. Despite all the...

There are multiple potential parties who may bear responsibility for injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident caused by an individual operating under the influence of alcohol. First and foremost, the intoxicated driver will have liability for such damages....

Private, or hard money, loans are rarely a problem unless and until the borrower experiences financial issues.  A borrower's issues can arise out of the cost overruns, mismanagement, or a downturn in the market, among other things.  By their very nature, hard money...

Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 140, section 155, states in relevant part, that “[i]f any dog shall do damage to either the body or property of any person, the owner or keeper….shall be liable for such damage, unless such damage shall have been occasioned to the...