If you are injured in an automobile accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect your health and maximize your opportunity for compensation You should call local law enforcement and file an accident report. The police will interview the parties in the accident, interview witnesses and inspect the vehicles for damage. They will determine who is at fault. …
Accolades for Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi
We at Tramontozzi Law Office are delighted to congratulate consulting attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi for her recent recognition as one of 2024 Top Rated Lawyers in North Carolina. Anastasia Tramontozzi is a criminal Defense attorney in practice (Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law). She has been recognized by her clients and peers as an an outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney and we at Tramontozzi …
WINTER WOES SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
We all know that panicky feeling when you lose control of your footing on a patch of ice. If you fall and are injured, here’s what you can do. Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep walkways, driveways, sidewalks and stairs free of snow and ice. In 2010 the law concerning this was changed to put more of the …
DRIVEWAY EASEMENTS: Right of Access versus Right of Ownership
A Driveway Easement is a “right of way” easement. It is basically the right of one party to drive over property they don’t own to access property they do own. In other words you may not be the only one to use your property, even though you own it. For example, the only way for your neighbor to access their …
RIDERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: MASSACHUSETTS BICYCLING RULES
Everyone would agree that bicycling is an enjoyable, healthy, relaxing pastime. It also serves as a means of primary transportation for some; and as gas costs rise and we are increasingly aware of environmental concerns, we must take full measure of the responsibilities that come with taking to the road. Riders do run the risk of significant injury when they …
DO GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS?
What if you come home one day and your neighbor is constructing a hideously ugly fence on your shared property line? What can you do about this eyesore? In Massachusetts the Building Code says that you can build a fence on your property with no permit as long as the fence is less than 7 feet tall. You can build …
Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Firm Voted Top: Recognized Locally and Regionally
Thank you from John Tramontozzi at Tramontozzi Law Offices! Tramontozzi Law received accolades for both founding lead attorney, John Tramontozzi, Esq., as well as the Tramontozzi Law Practice. The 2021 Readers Choice Awards once again recognizes Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Offices topping regionally and Boston area North, in Two Categories! Best Attorney and Best Law Firm. We are …
Winter Storms: Your Liabilty on and off the Road
A familiar site to many New Englanders is the Dunkin Donuts yielding driver with a mass of snow on top of their car. What many may not be aware of is the responsibility and risks that this image presents. In Massachusetts, police can use a couple of statutes to enforce snow-clearing. … officers can issue a $40 fine for impeded …
Title Insurance, Title Search, and Title Defects
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING TITLE INSURANCE When purchasing a home , especially in the current market, there is a tremendous push to make decisions quickly. It is an exciting but stressful tine and it is critical that you have informed expert advisors and resources. Buying a home is an expensive but an exciting time. Below you will learn about Melrose …
Home Ownership: Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Your responsibility Melrose MA and beyond
Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Law and Functionalities Single family and multi-family residential properties sold in Massachusetts must be inspected by the fire department to confirm compliance with safety regulations. This protects everyone living in the residence.. The fire department checks for working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. They then issue a smoke certificate required for the closing. …