Massachusetts Establishes New 911 Law

Each year, hundreds of people die because police are not able to get enough information on their location from 911 dispatchers. Often times, the dispatcher is only able to give the general location of the building, with no indication of where the caller may be at inside. The federal government has yet to establish a national law, but instead left 911 legislation up to state law. Massachusetts is one of the first states to create a law requiring all employers and telephone service providers have a location for each phone.

This will facilitate emergency response teams and save hundreds of lives. If you or someone you know loses someone because of a slow reaction time from 911 emergency services, the employer or service provider should be questioned. If they are at fault, they can be sued for negligence. Contact a legal professional at Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein LLP for more information today.