Unsafe Premises

Unsafe Premises or as it is also known, Premises Liability cases, are among the most common personal injury cases filed in Pennsylvania.

When you are injured due to a dangerous condition on someone else's property, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

Common Types of Unsafe Premises/Premises Liability Injuries

There are several types of premises liability claims we commonly see in our offices, including but not limited to:

1. Slip and Fall Accidents: These occur when a person slips or trips on a hazardous surface, such as a wet floor, uneven pavement, or icy sidewalk or parking lot. At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have seen instances of serious head, back, and other injuries, even death in the most severe of these cases.
2. Inadequate Security: Property owners may be held liable for injuries resulting from inadequate security measures that lead to criminal acts on the property including robbery, theft or bodily injury.
3. Dog Bites/Attacks: Property owners are responsible for injuries caused by their dogs if they knew or should have known that the dog had a tendency to bite or attack others. These attacks can cause serious and life-altering injuries.
4. Dangerous Conditions: This includes any hazardous conditions on the property the owner failed to fix or warn visitors about.

Lenahan & Dempsey Have Successfully Handled Premise Liability Cases

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have helped those injured on the property of others for over 75 years. We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for our clients by being highly aggressive in protecting their rights.

Our success 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. 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.

We are uniquely qualified to help you in your Premises Liability case.

Proving Liability in Unsafe Premises Cases In Pennsylvania

To be successful in a premises liability claim in Pennsylvania, we must prove the following elements:

1. The property owner owed a duty of care to you or your family member.
2. The property owner breached that duty by failing to maintain a safe premises or warn of various hazardous or dangerous conditions.
3. The breach of duty caused the injuries you suffered.
4. The injuries resulted in damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring or disfigurement, and other losses to you or your family member.

We Can Help

Lenahan & Dempsey lawyers help injured people every day throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour counties and beyond.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

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.