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Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyers

Unfortunately, slippery surfaces and other hazards that are not properly cleaned or marked can have tragic consequences. People that have fallen as a result of unkempt surfaces and improperly maintained property often suffer debilitating injuries that affect many aspects of their lives. Many of these incidents could have been avoided if the proper actions had been taken by the property owners. It is the responsibility of any property owner to make sure that their premises remain appropriately maintained in order to ensure the safety of visitors. Has carelessness and negligence of this kind left you injured? Our Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyers can help hold the responsible party accountable. It is recommended by our lawyers that victims in Pennsylvania detail and report the series of events concerning the incident.

Have you or a loved one been injured on someone else's property? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyers today!

The following actions should be taken after a slip and fall accident in order strengthen a claim:

  • Record the time and date in which the accident took place
  • Write a description of the circumstances surrounding the incident such as the presence of grease or water on the floor without having signs posted to warn of the danger
  • Record statements or comments of witnesses to the accident
  • Photograph the area and elements involved in the accident as soon as possible
  • Get all injuries treated as quickly as possible to help substantiate the claim

Injuries that result from slips, trips, and falls affect millions of people every year. Some of these injuries can even be fatal! In 1999 alone, over a million people were injured due to slipping on a slick surface, tripping over objects, or falling in the United States. Of these million people, 17,000 died as a result. Again, it is the primary duty of any establishment to ensure the safety of visitors or employees. As such, they must fix, clean, and/or mark any hazardous site on their property that poses a danger to people. If they have failed to do so, they are liable for any injury that occurs as a result of the hazard under Pennsylvania law.

As a worker, you should not have your career cut short due to the negligence of your employers. As a customer, you should not have your life altered due to the carelessness and disregard for safety on the part of a shop or restaurant owner. It should be their priority to keep you safe. Unfortunately, as statistics show, such accidents are not rare. There is legal recourse for slip and fall accident victims in Pennsylvania. Our Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyers can help with your claim.

Have you or a loved one been injured on someone else's property? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyers today!