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Wilkes-Barre & Kingston, PA Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers

Injury attorneys helping victims of negligent property owners

In most cases, people think very little about what would happen if they slip, trip or fall on someone else's property. However, if you are seriously injured and required medical attention, you may not have a choice but to pursue legal action. People often do not even consider legal action when they were at a family member or friend’s house because it seems opportunistic and are afraid it is overly confrontational. The most important thing to understand is that the insurance policy, not the business or home-owner is ultimately held responsible.

Pennsylvania has different standards for protecting people based on why they are on someone else’s property. The first thing that must be determined is why you were on the property. If you were trespassing, you may have no claim at all. If you were there for a social reason, the property owner has a responsibility to prevent or warn against obvious hazards. If you are there for a business purpose, the property owner has a responsibility for obvious and nonobvious hazards.

In order to win your case, you must prove:

  • The defendant knew of the hazard and did nothing to fix it.
  • You have to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard or condition and did not repair or remove the problem that caused you to fall and sustain injuries.
  • The hazard itself - and not some other factor - caused your injury.
  • Your injury caused you damages in the way of physical injury or missed time at work that required compensation.

A Wilkes-Barre slip and fall lawyer can help you figure it out

If you have been injured in a fall on someone else's property, contact us today to find out if you are eligible for compensation. We assess your situation and determine if you have a winnable case. If we believe we can get you compensation, we proceed, fighting hard to get you the best possible outcome.

Slip and Fall Accident Problem? We can Solve It.

Angela F. Stevens, Attorney at Law is a full-service law firm with offices serving the Wilkes-Barre, Kingston and all of the Wyoming Valley including Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming and surrounding cities. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and evenings and weekends by appointment. Feel free to call us toll free at 1-844-PA-SOLVE (1-844-727-6583), 570-718-4900 or contact us online to tell us about how we can help with your questions regarding slip and fall accidents.