Most people think that falling down is just an accident. Whether you lose your balance on a wet floor or catch your toe on a broken sidewalk, the result is usually the same. You end up on the ground and probably have some painful injuries. However, when it comes to the law and your insurance claim, there is a big difference between a slip and a trip. Knowing which one happened to you is the...
READ MOREWhen you slip or trip on someone else’s property and get hurt, the first question most people ask is: Who is responsible? The answer is not always simple. Pennsylvania law looks at several things before deciding whether a property owner is at fault. Sometimes it is clear the owner made a mistake. Other times, the victim shares some of the blame. And in many cases, more than one party can be held responsible at the...
READ MORESidewalks are something most of us walk on every day without giving them a second thought. But when a sidewalk is cracked, uneven, or poorly maintained, a simple walk can turn into a serious injury. Trip and fall accidents on defective sidewalks happen more often than people realize, and the injuries that result can range from a sprained wrist to broken bones, head trauma, or worse. If you or someone you know has been hurt...
READ MOREGetting hurt on someone else’s property can happen in a split second. You’re walking through a grocery store when you slip on a wet floor. You trip over a broken step at an apartment building. You fall in a parking lot because of a pothole. These accidents can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills, and lost time at work. But when do property owners have to take responsibility for these injuries? In Pennsylvania, property...
READ MOREWalking down a Philadelphia sidewalk should be safe. But cracked concrete, broken steps, and hidden obstacles can turn a normal day into a painful experience. Trip and fall accidents happen when your foot catches on something, and you stumble forward. These accidents are different from slip and falls, and understanding what makes them unique can help if you need to file a claim. If you’ve been hurt in a trip and fall accident, you might...
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