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Danger Underfoot How Property Owners Can Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents Harsh New England winters quickly turn sidewalks, streets, and parking lots into ice rinks. These chilling dangers are why hospitals and law firms see an increase in serious injuries from slip-and-fall cases this time of year. If you own a home or business in Massachusetts, then you have a legal responsibility to keep walkways and driveways clear. Property owners are expected to make a “reasonable effort” to remove snow and ice. Once the snow stops falling, property owners have a certain amount of time to make their property as safe as possible. The City of Boston gives people three hours to clear away snow or ice, while other communities offer up to six hours. Check your local ordinances to see what rules apply to you. Snow Removal Safety Tips 1. Don’t wait for the snow to stop falling. If the snow is expected to fall for many hours, make a schedule and shovel the snow from your walkways every two hours. Waiting until the snow stops can make your job much harder. The exception to this rule is safety. If you’re faced with a severe blizzard, don’t risk yourself to shovel snow; stay warm and safe inside. 2. Throw the snow as far as possible. When shoveling, don’t make piles of snow near the walkway. If the snow starts to melt, these piles can drain onto the walkway and freeze into ice. We have had cases involving this exact issue. 3. Pre-apply salt. Applying ice-melt before a snowstorm can help prevent ice from accumulating on walkways. 4. Salt only works to 15 degrees F. At colder temperatures, salt will no longer be effective. Have calcium chloride pellets on hand to melt snow and ice in temperatures down to -20 degrees F. Even when property owners are diligent about removing snow and ice, accidents can still happen. Were you injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property this winter? Many people mistakenly believe that it was merely their clumsiness that caused them to fall. That is often NOT the case. Stairs, handrails, and walkways are often not compliant with State Building and Sanitary Code regulations and, as a result, may make the property owners liable for accidents on these areas. You don’t have to carry the burden alone! It makes sense to have someone thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your fall before you decide on a course of action. You could be entitled to compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When Mother Nature is involved, it can be difficult to prove who’s liable for an accident. The experienced team at the Spada Law Group knows how to help slip-and-fall victims understand the law and their rights. Call us at 617.889.5000, we’ll answer your questions and help you decide what’s best for you.
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White Christmas Martini Local Chef’s Corner
‘Tis the season for holiday parties! If you need a drink to liven up your next gathering — or to help you get through that visit from the in-laws — then let this festive cocktail make the season a bit more merry. Always drink responsibly!
INGREDIENTS • Honey • Coarse sanding sugar for rim garnish • Ice
• 2 oz vanilla vodka • 2 oz white chocolate liqueur • 1 oz white creme de cacao • 1 oz half-and-half
DIRECTIONS 1. Prep martini glasses. Pour honey into a shallow dish and place sugar in separate shallow dish. Carefully dip the rim of the glass in honey before quickly dipping it in sugar. To ensure an even coating of sugar, do not twist glass. Lift glass straight up and set aside. 2. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, and half-and-half in that order. Shake vigorously and strain into prepared glass. 3. Serve during a holiday party, lively gathering, or at the end of a very long day.
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