Have you been injured
because a poorly maintained property caused you to slip
and fall? Lowenthal & Abrams -
Pennsylvania injury attorneys represent clients injured
from
premise
liability accidents in the greater Philadelphia area.
In order for a premises liability claim in a Philadelphia
court to be successful, you must prove that the property
owner was negligent.
Contact our Philadelphia Slip
and Fall Attorneys to handle your premises liability
claim.
Common Injuries Sustained from Slip and Fall Accidents:
- Back Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Torn Ligaments
- Broken Bones
- Traumatic Brain Injury
The cold winters in Philly bring a lot of snow and
icy conditions that can cause stairs and entryways
to be hazardous. Philadelphia property owners and businesses
have a responsibility to ensure safe surroundings for people
on their property. If the property owner fails to do so
and you are injured as a result, they may be held responsible
for your injuries.
Businesses that have ceramic/tile, wood or laminate
floors that become wet from spills are a common cause of
slip and fall accidents. All city businesses must have
signs posted in conspicuous locations when a wet or slippery
floor is present.
In Philadelphia, slip, trip and fall accidents are the
leading cause of injuries in hotels, public buildings and
restaurants. Another common cause are
the city's uneven, unfixed
and cracked sidewalks. The city may be liable. Such hazards
could possible prove fatal. Contact
our Philadelphia Slip and Fall Attorneys for legal help.
Common Philadelphia Areas for Slip & Falls:
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Sidewalks |
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Bus Stops |
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Entryways |
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Escalators |
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Parking Lots |
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Stairs |
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Potholes |
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Crosswalks |
There are two basic types of falls: same-level and elevated. Same-level falls are most common and result in relatively minor injuries. Elevated falls are less frequent but produce more serious injuries.
A simple fall can cause a serious fracture of the arm,
hand, ankle, or hip. Only half of older adults hospitalized
for a broken hip return home or live on their own after
the injury. Contact
our Philadelphia Slip and Fall Attorneys to handle you’re
premises liability claim.
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