We expect hospitals to be safe places, but people fall and sustain injuries in medical facilities far too often. Unfortunately, hospitals rarely want to take responsibility for their negligence, leaving victims to bear the cost of their injuries.
If you sustained injuries from a fall in a Massachusetts hospital, Earley Law Group can help you in your fight for fair compensation. Our Massachusetts slip-and-fall lawyers understand the catastrophic consequences of these incidents, and we can handle all the legal work in your case. With our proven results and more than 700 positive Google reviews, you can trust us to protect your rights while you focus on healing. Call us today for a free case review.
How Our Attorneys Can Help You
At Earley Law, we believe in providing high-quality customer service to every client. We call this The Earley Experience.
The White-Glove Treatment
From the moment you contact us, we provide what we call the “white-glove treatment.” This means treating you with the utmost respect and care, recognizing the trust you’ve placed in us during a critical moment in your life. You’ll feel supported at every step, knowing you have a team that values your comfort and confidence. One slip-and-fall victim we helped described us as “highly knowledgeable, professional and compassionate,” saying they never felt like “just a case number.”
Frequent and Honest Communication
Clear and frequent communication is another cornerstone of The Earley Experience. We understand how frustrating it is to feel left in the dark, so we keep you informed at every stage of your case. We’ll explain the legal process in plain terms, answer your questions promptly, and provide honest advice – even if it’s not what you want to hear. We prioritize your time and make it a point to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Maximum Effort for Maximum Compensation
Our dedication to your success goes beyond customer service. We’ll put in maximum effort to build a compelling case on your behalf. This includes gathering critical evidence, consulting leading experts, and fully evaluating your medical costs, lost income, and future needs. We know better than to accept a lowball settlement offer, and we’ll fight tirelessly to maximize your compensation.
Why Do Slip-and-Falls Happen in Hospitals?
There are many hazards in hospitals that can cause a slip-and-fall accident, such as:
- Spilled liquids, such as water, medication, or cleaning solutions
- Recently mopped or waxed floors without warning signs
- Cluttered hallways with equipment, carts, or medical supplies
- Loose or wrinkled rugs and mats in waiting areas or hallways
- Poorly maintained flooring with cracks, holes, or uneven surfaces
- Cords or wires left unsecured in walkways
- Wet floors near entrances due to rain or snow
- Insufficient lighting in stairwells, corridors, or patient rooms
- Leaks from medical equipment or HVAC systems
- Improperly secured handrails on stairs or ramps
How Can I Prove a Boston Hospital Was Negligent in My Slip-and-Fall Case?
Under Massachusetts law, hospitals and property owners must properly maintain the grounds to minimize the chance of injuries to patients or visitors. Attorneys call this legal obligation a “duty of care.” The level of care a hospital owes you depends on why you’re on the property and whether you have permission to be there.
The three different categories of visitors under Massachusetts premises liability law are:
- Invitees – An invitee is someone who visits a property for a business purpose and has permission to be there. At a hospital, patients are invitees, as they’re paying the hospital to treat their injury or illness. Outside contractors and others who may visit the facility for business reasons but aren’t on the hospital’s staff are also invitees. Property owners must provide invitees the highest duty of care, including fixing or warning them of known hazards and conducting regular checks for potential dangers.
- Licensees – A licensee is someone who has permission to visit a property but is not there for a business purpose. For instance, friends and family who visit a hospital to see a patient are licensees. Property owners must warn licensees of known hazards, but they don’t have to conduct regular checks to search them out like they must do for invitees.
- Trespassers – A trespasser is anyone who visits a property but does not have permission to be there. Property owners owe a minimal duty of care to trespassers. They are usually only liable if they intentionally injure a trespasser.
The key to proving a hospital is liable for a slip-and-fall accident is showing how they knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your injuries. Slip-and-fall cases involving poor medical care may be considered medical malpractice and require different proof of negligence. For example, you may fall because of medication or when the hospital fails to properly consider you as a fall risk. Either way, our attorneys can gather evidence to demonstrate a hospital’s negligence and prove why they’re liable for your slip-and-fall injuries.
What Injuries Are Common in Hospital Slip-and-Falls?
Hospital falls in Massachusetts frequently cause serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Back and neck injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Hip fractures
How Can I Get Compensation for a Hospital Slip-and-Fall?
Slip-and-fall accidents in Massachusetts can have devastating physical, mental, and financial consequences. Our Boston slip and fall accident attorneys can help you seek compensation for all the ways your injuries have affected your life, including money for:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Reduced future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim if I Slip-and-Fall in a Hospital?
The usual deadline to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit in Massachusetts is three years from when the accident occurred. However, government agencies oversee some Massachusetts hospitals, and there are special rules for these cases. The Massachusetts Tort Claims Act says you must notify a state or local government agency of your intent to file a lawsuit within two years of your injury. We urge you to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible so you don’t miss any crucial deadlines and your legal team has plenty of time to gather vital evidence.
How Much Do Attorneys Charge for a Hospital Slip-and-Fall Case?
We know you’re facing significant financial pressure after a slip-and-fall at a hospital. Plus, you shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s negligence. That’s why our lawyers don’t charge any fees unless we obtain compensation for you. This approach means you can afford a quality attorney no matter what your current financial situation may be. You can focus on healing instead of stressing over your legal bills.
Talk to Our Hospital Slip-and-Fall Attorneys in Boston
Holding a hospital accountable for a slip-and-fall accident is hard, but Earley Law has the experience and resources to pursue fair compensation for your injuries. Call now for a free consultation.
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