Cranberry Township
Premises Liability Lawyer

On This Page

1. Proving a Premises Liability Case
2. A Cranberry Township Premises Liability Lawyer Can Help You
3. Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claims
4. Types of Premises Liability Claims
5. Call Berger and Green for Help with Your Case

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

December 12, 2023

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you were injured due to a hazard on someone else’s property, you might be able to recover compensation with the help of a Cranberry Township premises liability lawyer.

Property owners and occupants are responsible for keeping their premises safe and free of hazards. When they fail in that duty, and you become injured, the legal team at Berger and Green might be able to help you.

We work on a contingency-fee-basis, meaning you pay us nothing upfront or out of pocket. We get paid when you win. Call a member of our team today for a free consultation to see if we can help you at (412) 661-1400.

Proving a Premises Liability Case

In order to prove a premises liability case, you must show the following:

• You were on the premises legally: You have to be able to prove that you were a guest, customer, or worker on the premises legally at the time of your injury.
• There was a hazard on the property: You also need to show that there was an unsafe condition that had the potential to cause an injury.
• The defendant failed to fix the hazard: The hazard had to have been there long enough that the defendant knew or should have known about it, and you have to show that they failed to fix it.
• You suffered injuries: You also have to provide evidence that your injury was directly caused by the hazard, and you have financial and emotional losses related to the injury.

If you can prove the above criteria, you should be eligible for a case against the property owner. You can learn more about your eligibility for a premises liability case during your free, no-obligation case evaluation with Berger and Green. Call a member of the team today at (412) 661-1400.

A Cranberry Township Premises Liability Lawyer Can Help You

Hiring a premises liability lawyer can help following an injury on someone else’s property. Having someone on your side who knows the laws applicable to your case inside and out can be beneficial. If you are severely injured and still recovering, a lawyer can take on the case for you so that you can focus on getting better.

Here are some of the ways in which a lawyer can help you with your premises liability case:

• Gather evidence
• Prove the defendant’s negligence
• Build a case against the defendant
• File an insurance claim
• Negotiate with the negligent party, their insurance company, and their legal representation
• Secure a settlement for you
• File a lawsuit
• Argue your case in court

There are so many more ways a lawyer can be helpful following an injury on someone else’s property. You also shouldn’t worry about being able to pay your attorney. Premises liability falls under the legal umbrella of personal injury, and most personal injury lawyers work on contingency. This means they only take a payment out of the settlement or judgment they win for you. This way, you can get legal representation while you’re struggling to pay for medical bills and other losses resulting from your injury.

Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claims

Each state has its own deadline by which plaintiffs must file a lawsuit. This deadline is called the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years following the date of the accident, according to PA CSA §5524.

If your loved one died due to a hazard on someone else’s property, you also have two years from the day of their passing to bring a wrongful death action. While two years may seem like a long time, you should not wait too long to contact a law firm to help with your case. It takes time to build a case and negotiate for a settlement. If the statute of limitations passes before you file your lawsuit, you might not be able to recover compensation.

Types of Premises Liability Claims

There are many different ways someone can become injured on another person’s property, and when they become injured due to a hazard, they can file a premises liability claim or lawsuit against the property owner.

Here are some of the most common types of premises liability claims:

Slip and Fall

When a hazard causes a guest to slip and injure themselves, they might be able to seek compensation from the property owner or occupant with the help of a premises liability lawyer. Some causes of slip and falls include:

• Wet or slippery floors
• Cluttered walkway
• Torn carpet
• Broken floorboard

Negligent Security

Negligent security can cause many issues, including:

• Robbery
• Shooting
• Sexual assault
• Kidnapping

If a property owner does not employ the necessary security to keep their property and guests safe, and someone gets harmed because of it, the property owner can be held liable for their injuries and losses.

Dog Bite

Dog bite injuries also fall under premises liability claims. If you were bitten by a dog and suffered injuries in Cranberry Township, you might be able to seek compensation for your medical bills. If the dog was formerly vicious, you could also seek compensation for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.

Hazardous Substances

When a property owner knowingly has guests but fails to clean or properly dispose of hazardous substances, they can be held accountable for any injuries their guests suffer.

This is not a complete list of the types of premises liability claims or lawsuits one can file, and our premises liability lawyer can tell you whether your injury case qualifies.

Call Berger and Green for Help with Your Case

Berger and Green helps victims of personal injury get the compensation they need to work towards getting their life back on track. We might be able to help you with your case if you were injured by a hazard on someone else’s property.

Call a member of our team today for your free, no-obligation consultation at (412) 661-1400 to see if a Cranberry Township premises liability lawyer can help you with your case against the negligent property owner.