Slip & Fall and Premises Liability
Note: Slip & Fall and Premises Liability generally fall under Personal Injury Law in Pennsylvania.
Slip & Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of personal injury cases in Pennsylvania. Lenahan & Dempsey lawyers have seen many of these cases where the victim suffers serious injuries such as head, brain, neck, or back trauma, or broken bones.
As a slip & fall victim, you have substantial rights under Pennsylvania Law.
Premises Liability in Pennsylvania
Under Pennsylvania law, property owners have a legal obligation to keep their property (or premises) in a reasonably safe condition to prevent harm to others.
When a commercial or residential property owner fails to maintain safe conditions and someone is injured as a result, the owner may be held accountable for the damages suffered.
Lenahan & Dempsey – Slip & Fall and Premises Liability Lawyers
Lenahan & Dempsey has the credentials, background and resources to help you in a Slip and Fall or Premises Liability case.
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
Have a question about a Slip & Fall or Premises Liability case?
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Elements of a Slip & Fall Case In Pennsylvania
In a slip and fall or other premises liability case in Pennsylvania, we must prove the following elements to establish liability of the property owner:
- Duty of Care: We must show the court that the property owner had a duty to maintain safe premises for you and other visitors.
- Breach of Duty: The property owner failed you (breached this duty) by failing to address or warn about hazardous conditions.
- Causation: The hazardous condition caused your injuries.
- Damages: We will show how you suffered actual damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Common Causes of Slip & Fall’s
Slip and fall accidents can occur due to various hazardous conditions on a property, including:
Generally Unsafe Property Conditions
- Inadequate Property Maintenance
- Uneven or Broken Sidewalks
- Poorly Maintained Parking Lots or Common Areas
- Icy Conditions
- Failure to Timely Remove Snow Accumulations
- Inadequate Lighting
- Construction Accidents
- Defective Stairs
- Defective Railings
- Falling Objects
- And More
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Call us 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
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