6-year-old drowns aboard cruise ship
For many families in Massachusetts, going on a cruise is the ultimate family vacation. Cruises offer a little something for everyone; children get to enjoy the swimming pools and other activities geared toward kids and parents can sit back and relax in the sunshine or...
Tree branch causes roller coaster to derail, injuring 4
When you visit an amusement park in Massachusetts, you probably expect to have a day of carefree fun and excitement with your friends and family. You likely don’t give your safety a second thought as it is the responsibility of park owners to ensure that their ride...
“Contributory negligence” cited in slip and fall defense
A slip and fall accident that occurs anywhere in Merrimack Valley may be accompanied by a good deal of embarrassment. Most people pride themselves on being able to avoid such mishaps, and often don’t want it to be known that they were caught in such a vulnerable...
How are criminal activity and premises liability related?
When something like theft or vandalism occurs in Essex, Massachusetts, authorities work hard to determine who committed the crime. There are instances, however, where liability for criminal activity can fall not only on perpetrating parties but also on property owners...