Premises Liability Attorney in Massachusetts

Litigation-Ready Representation for Property Injury Claims Across Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk Counties

When a property owner’s negligence causes an injury, the legal path forward involves more than documenting a fall. It requires preserving evidence, establishing what the owner knew, and building a case that holds up under scrutiny. At Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos, we handle premises liability claims throughout Massachusetts with the same investigative depth we bring to every complex civil matter, serving clients across Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties and surrounding communities.

Premises liability holds property owners and occupiers accountable when unsafe conditions on their property cause harm. Massachusetts law requires owners to maintain reasonably safe conditions and address known hazards. When they fail, injured visitors may have the right to seek compensation.

If you or someone you know was injured on someone else’s property, contact our firm to discuss your options. Call (508) 206-9334 to schedule a consultation with our premises liability team.

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Our personal injury practice includes dedicated coverage of slip and fall accidents and dog bites as specific injury types. Premises liability is the broader framework that encompasses those claims and extends to the full range of property-related injuries.

Common premises liability cases include:

• Slip, trip, and fall accidents caused by wet floors, uneven pavement, poor lighting, debris, or defective walkways
• Negligent security where inadequate lighting, broken locks, or absent security measures left a visitor vulnerable to harm
• Dog bites and animal attacks occurring on owner-controlled property
• Swimming pool and attractive nuisance incidents, particularly those involving children
• Structural defects such as broken handrails, collapsing stairs, falling objects, or building code violations
• Snow and ice injuries: since Papadopoulos v. Target Corp. (2010), Massachusetts holds property owners to a reasonable care standard even for natural accumulations

What Massachusetts Premises Liability Law Requires

A successful claim depends on proving four elements: the property owner owed a duty of care, that duty was breached, the breach caused the injury, and the injured party suffered measurable damages. Massachusetts applies a reasonable care standard to all lawful visitors, whether customers, business visitors, or social guests. That duty requires owners to address known hazards and inspect for unknown ones. Trespassers are owed minimal duty, though owners may not intentionally harm them.

Massachusetts also requires a notice element: the property owner must have known, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to remedy it or warn visitors. On fault, the state follows a modified comparative negligence rule. An injured party can still recover even if partially at fault, but recovery is barred if the injured party is found more than 50% responsible, and any compensation is reduced in proportion to the claimant’s share of fault. More than one party, such as both an owner and a tenant in control of a space, may bear liability for the same injury.

Our Investigative Approach to Premises Liability Claims

Evidence in these cases disappears fast. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Maintenance logs go missing. Witnesses move on. We engage our network of private investigators and forensic evidence assessors early to capture what exists before it’s gone. That network also includes forensic psychiatric experts and financial analysts, which matters when a client’s injuries affect earning capacity or require long-term care projections.

Attorney Rachel M. Matos is a Certified Financial Litigator, which means economic damages in your case can be calculated and argued with precision rather than estimated. Her experience across civil and criminal matters equips our firm to address the full legal picture when a premises incident intersects with other concerns. Throughout the process, we keep clients informed and involved. Clear communication isn’t a courtesy here; it’s part of how we work.

Start Your Premises Liability Consultation Today

If you were injured on someone else’s property in Massachusetts, the time to act is now. Evidence has a short shelf life, and legal deadlines are firm. We offer consultations for premises liability matters and can give you an honest assessment of your claim from day one.

We serve clients across Bristol County, Plymouth County, Norfolk County, and the South Shore, with offices in Taunton, Boston, New Bedford, Plymouth, and Quincy. Call (508) 206-9334 to reach Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos and schedule your consultation.