Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental death in the U.S. Ordinary settings can often become dangerous places like:
- In the winter, sidewalks and stairs covered with snow and ice lead to thousands of serious injuries each year.
- Food and foreign substances create dangers in restaurants and supermarkets.
- Badly aligned walkways, sidewalks, and stairs that can lead to broken bones or worse.
Slip and fall accident cases usually involve unique conditions and issues of responsibility that must be proven in order to settle your case. You may be able to recover damages for injuries caused by the negligence of another. You may be entitled to damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the loss of the enjoyment of life.
Slip and fall covers all situations in which you are injured due to negligent conditions on another's property, including situations such as:
- Falls
- Trips
- Icy sidewalks
- Wet or slippery floors
- Broken staircases
- Uneven pavement
- Lack of proper warning signs
- Other dangerous or defective conditions
Whether you sustained your injury in a restaurant, mall, apartment, private home, or elsewhere, a Pittsburgh slip and fall attorney can get the greatest possible compensation under the law for your injuries.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury as the result of a slip and fall, you should seek legal representation immediately. For a free case review by an experience Pennsylvania slip and fall attorney please fill out the form on the left.
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