Posts by Victoria Santoro
Who May Be Liable For a Tree Fall Injury in Massachusetts?
A falling tree or heavy limb can cause devastating harm in an instant. Head injuries, spinal injuries, broken bones, and crush injuries are all common when something that heavy comes down on a person or a vehicle. In a state with as many old trees and as much severe weather as Massachusetts, these accidents happen…
Read MoreVictoria Santoro Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Quote of the Week
We’re proud to share that Santoro & Gray co-founder Victoria M. Santoro was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her commentary on D’Antonio v. Tripadvisor, LLC. Tori’s comments on the case also earned a spot as the publication’s “Quote of the Week.” “Every service our citizens use, every website they click on, is forcing…
Read MoreHow Modified Comparative Negligence Works in Massachusetts Car Accident Cases
After a car accident, you may find that liability is not as simple as you expected. While it may be clear to you that the other driver is at fault, the insurance companies involved may feel differently. What happens when one driver runs a red light, and the other is speeding? Or one driver makes…
Read MoreHow Massachusetts Law Evaluates Pain and Suffering Damages
When you are hurt in a slip and fall, car crash, or another type of accident, you may endure significant pain and emotional distress that has a profound impact on your life. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident that resulted in injury, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them…
Read MoreSpring at Santoro & Gray: The Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Dinner and Our Second Anniversary
May was an exciting month at Santoro & Gray. Our attorneys attended the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Annual Dinner at the Westin Boston Seaport District on May 7. The event – which honored State Sen. Lydia Edwards with the Legislator of the Year Award and Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Serge Georges Jr. with the Chief Justice…
Read MoreWhy Uber and Lyft Claims Take Longer Than Regular Car Accident Cases
All car accidents are complicated. To recover compensation, your car accident lawyer needs to show how the accident happened, who is responsible, and what damages you deserve. Insurance carriers often look for ways to deny your claim or reduce the amount you receive, which can make the process more challenging. Uber and Lyft accidents have…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Costs of Traumatic Brain Injury
According to a special state-sponsored report, more than 25,000 Massachusetts residents sustained traumatic brain injuries in 2019. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for millions of emergency room visits across the country every year, and can leave some survivors saddled with burdensome medical bills, long-term side effects and even legal expenses. When an accident victim suffers…
Read MoreHow Winter Weather Conditions Affect Liability in Massachusetts Car Accidents
Winter weather in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts can get nasty. To add another layer of complexity, crashes may involve multiple variables and even multiple liable parties. Insurance companies may try to blame ice, snow, freezing rain, or poor visibility instead of a driver’s choices. A major question is not, “Was it snowing?” but…
Read MoreDamages for Loss of Companionship Under Massachusetts Law
Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. The impact goes far beyond financial loss. Massachusetts law recognizes that these emotional and relational harms matter, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for the companionship and support they’ve lost. This article discusses how Massachusetts law recognizes and compensates the loss of companionship…
Read MoreHow Building Code Violations Impact Liability in Injury Cases
When you look at the building codes used to guide the development of structures in Massachusetts and elsewhere, it’s important to remember that those guidelines didn’t come from nowhere. In many cases, they exist specifically because someone was harmed in a way that could have been prevented by that specific regulation. When a property owner…
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