PENNSYLVANIA SLIP AND FALL INJURY LAWYER in Wilkes-Barre / Scranton

Slip & fall is a term used in PA to described slip, trip, and fall injuries that are within Pennsylvania premises liability law. For this type of injury to be recoverable the injury must be caused by a dangerous condition on property owned by someone else and discoverable by the property owner. In other words, the injury must be the direct result of someone else's carelessness or failure to correct a dangerous hazard. Some examples are: slipping and falling at a store because of a wet floor, falling on an ice covered walkway, tripping on an uneven floor or a raised carpet, and injury resulting from improperly lighting.

Who is Liable for Slip and Fall Cases?

Landlords; property owners; and, in some cases; city governments have been held responsible for failing to keep properties safe for visitors. It is important to discuss your slip and fall case with a Pennsylvania premises liability lawyer to determine who should be named in the lawsuit.

Premises Liability Damages in PA

A premises liability attorney in Pennsylvania can help you recover damages such as medical bills, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering.

Protecting Your Personal Injury Rights in PA

Get Medical Treatment

It is important to preserve you legal rights once a slip, trip, and fall injury occurs. First and foremost it is essential to get immediate medical treatment, follow your doctor's advice, and continue with the prescribed treatment(s). If you do not visit a doctor you probably will not get better. Further, if you injuries are not documented your recovery will be limited. Therefore, it is essential to honestly describe your pain and injuries that resulted from the truck wreck to your doctor. You will not help the situation by keeping your pain and suffering to yourself - It must be expressed and documented.

Don't Discuss Your Injuries with the Property Owner or Insurance Company

Second, please understand that you have a right not to discuss the event or offer a statement about your injuries. Insurance companies and their employees only want to discuss your case to for one reason-to get information that will improve their position. Never sign any documents or offer a statement without discussing the situation with a Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyer.

Act Fast to Preserve Your Rights

Third, it is essential to act fast to maintain your right to bring a personal injury lawsuit in PA. Pennsylvania has a two (2) year statute of limitations for most injury cases. This means that you (or your lawyer) must Act file a complaint within two (2) years of the date of the truck accident that caused the injury. Acting fast is also critical to finding witnesses and collecting the evidence necessary to prove your case.

100% Free Consultation & No Recovery No Fee

Call me today at 570-371-3737 to discuss your PA slip and fall case. I will speak to you about your case and schedule a meeting with you in my law office located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. My office is handicap accessible and I have meeting rooms on the first floor of my building. I can also meet you at your home or a location that may be more convenient for you if necessary.

Like most personal injury lawyers in Pennsylvania I accept cases on a contingency fee, which means you do not have to pay me unless you receive a recovery.

I do not charge for initial telephone calls and my initial consultation is also free. This means that our first meeting will not cost you anything but your time. During our first meeting we will discuss your case and I will determine how I can help you. We will also discuss a fee arrangement for my legal services. I always provide a written fee agreement that explains our fee arrangement that you will have an opportunity to review before you decide to hire me.