Any Philadelphia resident sees them every day: the jagged, grey stumps that are left behind when a street sign is knocked over or removed. These inconspicuous “pole stumps” only protrude a few inches from the sidewalk, but that’s precisely what makes them so dangerous. They are small and mundane enough to go unnoticed, but large […]
Category: Slip and Fall
Can I Sue a Store if I Slip and Fall in the Parking Lot?
Walking through a parking lot can be dangerous. The cement may be uneven and cracked or there may be debris. In the winter there may be snow and ice that have been left for you to trip on. If you slip and fall in a parking lot you are likely to experience an injury. It […]
Can I Sue My HOA for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Slip and fall accidents happen pretty frequently. You might be walking down the street or on the sidewalk and trip and fall over something that has been carelessly left out. However, not every slip and fall accident happens when you are far away from home. If you live in a condominium complex and or are […]
How to Prove a Property Owner is Responsible for a Slip and Fall Injury
If you fall and hurt yourself because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property you may wonder who is responsible for your injury. Slip and falls can happen anywhere such as a grocery store, or a friend’s house. Unfortunately, not only are these accidents fairly common, but they can also lead to serious injuries. […]
Accidental Falls Are the Leading Cause of 2 Life-Threatening Injuries
A Lancaster County slip and fall accident usually occurs because a property owner doesn’t take care of his or her building, leading to the development of hazardous conditions like crumbling stairs or broken support railings. Everyone knows that falling can hurt you – but did you also know that falls rank as the number one […]
Can I Sue My Employer Instead of Filing for Worker’s Compensation?
Some industries, such as construction, mining, and agriculture, have high rates of death and accidental workplace injury. Even if you work in a quiet office building, you could still be seriously injured by a slip and fall accident, a defective product, or other hazards in the workplace. No matter what you do for a living, […]
Is the City Liable if I Fall on the Sidewalk?
Property owners are responsible for making sure their lands and buildings are reasonably free of hazards that could hurt residents or customers, such as wet spots, loose wires, or broken floor tiles. These types of hazards can easily lead to slip and fall accidents, which injure thousands of people every year. If the property is […]
What Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, more commonly known as OSHA, is the bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations and investigating complaints about hazardous job sites. Together with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OSHA tracks national data about worker injuries and fatalities across a wide range of […]
Can I Sue for My Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents are exactly what they sound like: accidental falls which are caused by tripping or slipping on a hazardous condition. Slip and falls are some of the most common types of personal injury claims, but how do they work? How are fault and liability determined? This article covers the basics for plaintiffs. […]
Can I Sue if I Fall on Broken or Uneven Sidewalk?
As a personal injury lawyer, people frequently ask me whether they can sue for injuries if they fall on an uneven sidewalk or broken sidewalk. In order to answer this question, I need to look at the specific circumstances of your case. Sometimes people fall because they were careless. However, in other cases, people fall because of a […]
