Category: Philadelphia
What Is the Premises Liability Law in PA?
The premises liability law in Pennsylvania outlines the legal responsibilities of property owners to maintain safe premises. Understanding this law can help you protect your rights and allow you to seek legal recourse in the event of an accident. A slip and fall lawyer from Philly Slip and Fall Guys can help you receive compensation if you experience a slip, trip, or fall on public or private property. What Is the Premises Liability Law? Property…
Winter Storms In Philly Create Slip & Fall & Auto Accident Hazards
In early February of 2021, a cold front that affected large swaths of the Northeast, and in fact the entire country, didn’t skip over the City of Philadelphia. A snow emergency was already in place when the month started. The emergency order was lifted by the first Tuesday of the month, but Philadelphians were encouraged to remain home as long as possible seeing as how nearly 8″ of snow had fallen. City officials indicated that…
The Slippery Slope Of Premises Liability
What happens when you fall in a public place? There are several levels of responsibility that go along with using public places, and both you and the property owner share in those responsibilities. Before we can judge who is responsible in a slip and fall accident on public property, we have to understand all of the conditions surrounding a personal injury and how civil courts determine negligence. Your Status On A Public Property When it…
Slip And Fall Against The City Of Philadelphia
Have you ever walked down the sidewalk in your neighborhood and you’ve noticed things like uneven stones, cracks, holes and maybe even roots and bushes growing up through the sidewalk. If you are actively looking for these things you can often avoid them, but not necessarily. After all, you expect the ground under your feet to be solid and smooth, so why would you be looking for it not to be? Well, what happens when…
New Year’ Eve In Philadelphia
The New Year is one of the best times of year because it’s a chance to start over and a chance for new beginnings. Everything just feels so new. It’s a wonderful time of year and it only happens once a year, so make sure to ring in the New Year right this year in Philadelphia. From beer to champagne, to parties, to cruises, to fireworks – Philly has it all. New Year’s Eve Events…
Guide to Christmas Tree Lights in Philadelphia
One of the most magical aspects of Christmas is making your rounds to view all of the twinkling and mesmerizing Christmas lights, especially for children. However, you’re never too old to enjoy the magic of Christmas lights. In Philadelphia, the entire city is decked out with beautifully lit Christmas trees spreading joy and cheer throughout; from the city itself to the countryside. If you’ve already missed the tree lighting ceremonies, it’s definitely not too late…
Things To Do In Philadelphia For Christmas
Christmas is a time of magic, wonder, and good cheer, and the city of Philadelphia has become a national icon of the holiday season thanks to the wide array of activities available for young and old during the happiest time of the year. So grab a cup of cocoa and follow me through the wondrous world of Christmas fun, lights, and sounds to be found throughout Philadelphia this year. Welcome To Wonderland Electrical Spectacle: A…
Top 5 Best Restaurants For Thanksgiving In Philadelphia
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and a feast, but that doesn’t mean you have to do all of the cooking yourself. If you’d rather let someone else prepare the food (and handle the clean-up), we have five Philadelphia restaurants that welcome guests on or prior to Thanksgiving. Our Top 5 1. City Tavern. This traditional Philadelphia eatery offers Thanksgiving with an Early American feel, with 18th century era costume-clad wait staff offering platters…
History of Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Everyone loves a parade and nothing proves that as much as the continued popularity of the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Born of an advertising gimmick nearly a century ago, the annual holiday parade may not be as well known as its New York City counterpart, but it remains a national icon with justifiable bragging rights as the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation. This year’s festivities will mark the 93rd anniversary of that first…
Weekend activities for the Philadelphia Marathon
The Philadelphia Marathon has been a November highlight since 1954. The 26.219-mile race takes place on the third Sunday of November each year and draws thousands of participants and more than 50,000 spectators each year. However, the Marathon isn’t the only event in town the third weekend of November. If you’re heading to Philadelphia November 15-17, below are a few other events you won’t want to miss. 1. The Philadelphia Orchestra: From Vienna to the…