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Category: Slip & Fall on City Property

Philadelphia Guide to Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims on Public and Private Property

You might be feeling shaken, sore, and more than a little overwhelmed. One minute you were walking through a store, across an icy sidewalk, or down a stairwell, and the next you were on the ground, wondering what just happened and who is responsible. After a fall, life can split into a clear before and after. Before, you had a normal day. After, you may be dealing with pain, missed work, medical bills, and a...

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From Pain to Panic: Coping With Anxiety, PTSD, and Fear of Walking in Public After a Philadelphia Slip and Fall

You might still replay that moment in your mind. One second you were walking through a store, a parking lot, or a South Philly sidewalk, and the next you were on the ground, hurting, embarrassed, and confused. At first it was about the physical pain. The bruises. Maybe a broken bone. Maybe surgery. Then, slowly, something else crept in. You started to notice how your heart races when you leave home, how you scan the...

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Fell on a SEPTA Bus, Trolley, or Subway Stairs: What Philly Riders Need to Know Before the Video Disappears

It might have started as an ordinary ride. You were getting on or off a SEPTA bus, stepping onto a trolley, or walking down subway stairs, then in a split second, you were on the ground, hurting, embarrassed, and wondering what just happened. Now you might be replaying the fall in your head, worrying about pain, missed work, and who will pay the bills. If you are reading this, you are probably also wondering whether...

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Trip and Fall Accidents on Public Property: What You Should Know

Slip and fall accidents send more than 8 million people to the hospital every year. They are the leading cause of injury for people 65 and older, and the consequences can be serious. Hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, and head injuries are all common outcomes. If you fell on a cracked sidewalk, in a public park, or on any other government-owned property in Philadelphia, you may have legal options. But the rules for these types...

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