Duty to Warn

Under tort law, the duty to warn applies in many personal injury cases. While the responsibility varies based on circumstance, it is designed to help protect people from unexpected hazards. Business establishments, private property owners, and product manufacturers must adequately warn their visitors of any potentially hazardous conditions.

If you or someone you know has been injured while on another person’s property or from using a consumer product, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact Pennsylvania’s personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. to speak with a legal representative about your case. Call 1-800-876-5299 today to schedule a free consultation.

Businesses

Business owners are required to post warning signs about potentially hazardous conditions, including: construction sites, spill areas, slippery floors, or exposed wiring. If a customer suffers injury because of an unmarked hazard, the business may be liable for their damages.

Private Property

Property owners are required to provide warning about potentially deadly hazards, even for trespassers. For example, if a person has a vicious guard dog in their yard, and a trespasser enters without knowing that the dog exists, and is subsequently attacked, the trespasser may file for personal injury against the property owner, and they may be liable for damages.

Manufacturers

When manufacturers produce a product that could potentially cause damage to consumers, they must post a warning on the product, even if it seems inherently obvious. If a consumer is injured by a product that did not have an adequate warning label, such as a choking hazard, then they may file a suit against the manufacturer.

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If you have been victimized by another party’s failure to uphold their duty to warn, contact the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 1-800-876-5299.