With our long cold winters, Massachusetts is no stranger to injuries resulting from falls on ice and or snow. Meltwater from snow or ice which drips down or runs off and then refreezes into ice can be the most slipperiest and hazardous form of ice encountered. When police officers are injured on icy stairs, driveways, and walkways, they have the right to be compensated for their injuries. Although an officer typically cannot file an accident claim when the property or area is owned by their municipality or other employer, valuable claims can be made when the property is owned and/or maintained by a third party. At Ballin & Associates, our Massachusetts police injury lawyers are dedicated to helping police officers obtain compensation for their injuries caused by snow or ice. We are very knowledgeable in this area of police injury law, and know effective strategies for bringing strong cases against negligent third parties.

At Ballin & Associates, we have successfully resolved many police injury cases that resulted from accidents involving snow or ice. Our Massachusetts injury lawyers have handled cases in which hazardous ice or snow has accumulated due to:

• Gutters missing from overhangs above steps
• Water that has discharged from drain pipes onto walkways
• Snow and ice that has been trampled over, leaving frozen footsteps and ruts
• Depressions in driveways where ice has accumulated

It is extremely important and helpful to document and photograph the hazardous area, as well as the source of the condition. Photographs of the snow or icy condition are invaluable, as are photographs of the condition that caused the ice to accumulate in the first place. At Ballin & Associates, we make sure to conduct thorough investigations and collect as much evidence as possible in order to increase our clients’ chances of recovering fair and full compensation.