Philadelphia Premises Liability Lawyer
When a property owner invites you into their home, store, or land, he or she has a responsibility to ensure that you will be safe. If he or she fails to live up to that responsibility and you are injured as a result, the you can seek compensation by filing a premises liability suit. The term "premises liability" describes the duties property owners have to their guests.
The Basics of Premises Liability Lawsuits
At least two parties are involved in a premises liability suit: the plaintiff and the defendant. The defendant can be any individual, corporation, or other legal entity. The plaintiff can be anyone who has suffered an injury due to the defendant's neglect.
In order to win compensation for his or her injuries, the defendant and his or her Philadelphia premises liability attorney must demonstrate that:
- The plaintiff was invited onto the property. The invitation could have been implied, such as a business that is open to the public, or explicit, such as a homeowner who invites friends over.
- While on the property, the plaintiff was injured by dangerous conditions.
- The defendant should reasonably have known about these conditions.
- The defendant failed to correct these conditions or warn the plaintiff.
Slip and Fall
The most common kind of premises liability suits are filed by people who were injured after slipping or tripping on someone else's property. These accidents can be caused by wet floors, dilapidated floors and stairs, or cluttered environments. Businesses and homeowners have a duty to keep their properties clear of such hazards.
Slipping and falling may not sound like a serious injury, and often it is not. Some falls have severe consequences, however. Back injuries, brain damage, disability, or even death can result when a person slips or trips.
We Can Help
The Philadelphia premises liability lawyers at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams have decades of experience protecting the rights of injured people. Contact us at 215-238-1130 to learn more.