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INJURY ON SOMEONE'S PROPERTY

by Jeffrey P. Lowenthal

Some people think that just because they have been injured on someone else's property, they should be compensated. But in order for an attorney to make a case for you, under the law something more is required: The landowner must have done something wrong. There must be some unreasonable failure on the owner's part for our attorneys to make a successful claim for you.

For example, steps or a concrete walkway must be poorly maintained to such an extent that a defect on the property arises, such as a ruined concrete block. Or, some condition such as ice, snow or debris is allowed to remain on the land for an unreasonable amount of time.

This concept of fault applies to inside of a store or business establishment as well. For example, a display case is sticking out into a lane of walking traffic, or liquid is allowed to remain on a tile floor for several hours. In this case, we can make a legitimate claim for you.

The law will require the claimant to show that the owner had some notice of the condition before the injury occurred. In some situations, the length of time the defect or condition remains on the property is considered notice in itself, because the owner should have inspected his property sooner, but did not.

We at Lowenthal & Abrams have attorneys licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, West Virginia, and California. We associate with local counsel to handle significant injury claims in other states, sharing file responsibility and fees with local attorneys.

We have no fees for Slip and Fall / Premises Liability cases unless you are compensated.

Have you been injured on someone’s property? Contact Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorneys and we will advise you of your rights and legal options.

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