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there is and in two ways um one is the
law recognizes as in our Supreme Court
recognizes that the homeowner’s
obligation is not quite as high as a
restaurant or a store or other business
that’s just part of part of the law
which is reasonable care in the
circumstances more importantly is the
practicality of bringing a lawsuit and
going to trial is a big difference if
you’re suing some homeowner who’s just
like half the jury as opposed to a
business that has an obligation to keep
its customers safe
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Braintree, MA personal injury attorney Michael Conley discusses a difference in the standard of liability depending on where your injury occurred, for example, at someone’s house vs. at a store. He explains that there are two aspects to consider. First, the law recognizes that a homeowner’s obligation to ensure safety is not as high as that of a restaurant, store, or other businesses. This distinction is based on the concept of reasonable care in the given circumstances. However, the practicality of pursuing a lawsuit and going to trial also plays a significant role. It can be quite different when suing a homeowner, where members of the jury might relate to the homeowner, compared to a business that has a clear obligation to prioritize customer safety.