Gas Explosions Rock the Merrimack Valley Recently, our neighbors in Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence suffered extreme hardship. Over-pressured gas lines serviced by Columbia Gas Company burst. The burst lines caused mass fires and explosions. The result is at least 25 injuries, the death of a teenager, mass evacuations., and countless residents without gas service. Residents from these communities are …
Tramontozzi Law Welcomes Neil O. Anderson
Neil O. Anderson with his son also named Neil, who recently graduated from pre-school at the Rockland Montessori School. We are pleased to welcome Neil O. Anderson Esquire to our legal team. “Neil is a wonderful addition to our office. His background in community development and human services will be a true asset to my office, our community, and the …
Personal Injury Liability, Summer Travel : Who is Responsible
Summer can be one of the best times of the year to travel. There are many more opportunities to take a trip when the kids are out of school and the weather is warm. While you expect to have the best time on your trip, accidents can happen unexpectedly. You want to be sure you are protected in the case of …
Water Accidents Personal Injury: Swimming Pools, Water Ski, and Tubing
Summer is on the horizon in Massachusetts, and you can feel the excitement as many people head to the coasts for water activities. The water is a fun place to beat the heat and stay cool in the summer. Pools, lakes, oceans, and their activities are usually thought of as a fun and relaxing experience. What we don’t typically think …
Top Ways to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
With spring officially here in Massachusetts, we have more opportunities to walk to our destinations instead of driving. While it’s nice to be able to travel on foot in Melrose and Boston Metro Area, it’s more important now than ever to be mindful of pedestrian accidents. We covered what you should if you hit a pedestrian in our previous blog …
Elderly Abuse: Proactive Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones
Elderly abuse in nursing homes happens at a higher rate than you would believe. You want to be sure that the elderly in your family is in the care of a trustworthy home and staff, and it can be heartbreaking to discover if this trust is breached. The reason this happens is because the elderly population are more vulnerable to …
Personal Injury in Bicycle Accidents: Ways to Prevent and Protect in Massachusetts
With the warmer weather slowly but surely approaching us in Massachusetts, there are more and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. While cycling is healthy from a physical health perspective and good for the environment, as a form of transportation shared with the busy streets, bicycle accidents are a risk that must be properly considered and prepared for. Fortunately if …
3 Steps to Take After a Car Crash in Massachusetts
If you’ve been in a car crash in Massachusetts, you know there are specific steps you must take at the state level. If you haven’t, it’s even more important to know and understand the steps. Since car crashes are very stressful, we’ve outlined the top 3 key steps to take below, in a simple guide you can refer to anytime. First, …
Determining If Your Injury/Illness Is Work Related
Getting coverage under worker’s compensation plans will depend on whether your injury is work related. Every case is different, but here are some general guidelines for determining whether your injury/illness is work related. Injuries During a Break If you were on a break when an injury occurred, it’s normally not considered a work-related injury. However, there may be an exception …
Product Liability Law in Massachusetts
Every day, we use a wide range of products manufactured by different companies. At some point, you may find yourself injured as a result of using one of those products. If this should ever happen to you, it’s important to understand your rights under Massachusetts product liability law. Below is some information that may help. Examples of Product Liability Injury can …