Slip and Fall Injuries
Claims against property owners frequently include slip-and-fall injuries, caused when a customer or person lawfully on the property sustains injuries from falling on ice, snow, water, wax, food, oil or some other slippery substance that makes the surface unreasonably dangerous to walk on. Other injuries are caused by individuals who trip and fall from holes or other irregularities in the surface that act as a trap for the unwary. Stairways with uneven steps or dangerous conditions frequently cause serious injuries when an individual falls and tumbles down multiple steps to the bottom.
Property owners have a responsibility to make their property safe and to provide a secure walking surface to those lawfully walking upon their premises. A violation of that duty frequently results in serious injuries. The attorneys in our firm are experienced in analyzing the cause of such injuries and in helping our clients obtain maximum compensation to help them recover financial stability and a return to normalcy following injury and disability from this type of trauma.
Premises Liability
Everyone in America has occasion to be lawfully on real property owned by another. When property is negligently constructed or maintained, accidents happen and the resulting injuries can be devastating to those who are hurt.
The attorneys in our firm have represented many individuals who have sustained debilitating injuries caused by falling on sidewalks, wet floors, steps and stairways and defectively maintained property. Property owners have the duty to maintain their property in a manner that will not present a dangerous condition to those who have a right to be on their property. Under certain circumstances, the possessor of land has a duty to inspect the land to ensure that it is safe for those who might be expected to come onto the land. Cities, townships and the Commonwealth all have responsibilities to make their land safe, although there are particular laws which control claims against the Commonwealth or political subdivisions. If you receive injuries on property that is owned by another individual, company or government entity, contact us and let us help you determine your rights to recover compensation for your injuries.
Where necessary we utilize architects and engineers as expert witnesses to study the conditions of the property where our clients were injured and compare it to nationally recognized standards, state laws and local regulations and building codes. Utilizing photographs and on-site inspections, such experts are able to outline the specific problems in the design or maintenance of the property that caused or contributed to the injury.