Altoona
Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

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1. Our Altoona Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Get You the Money You Deserve
2. How Berger and Green Helps You Win Compensation
3. The Statute of Limitations on Filing a Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit
4. Contact Berger and Green to Receive a Free, No-Obligation Consultation

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

January 01, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Were you recently injured in a slip and fall accident? You may qualify for compensation for your medical bills, lost time at work, and other injury-related costs. An Altoona, PA, slip and fall accident lawyer from Berger and Green will take on the responsible parties and their insurance companies and help you recover the damages you deserve with an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Berger and Green is confident we can help you recover a fair settlement or verdict because we have been doing it for injured clients for over four decades. Our reputation, track record, and client testimonials speak for themselves. We are so confident in our abilities that we never charge our clients a fee until we win their case. Get started today with a free consultation.

Our Altoona Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Get You the Money You Deserve

Falls can be incredibly dangerous, especially for older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in five fall victims aged 65 and older suffers a serious injury, resulting in more than $50 billion in medical costs annually in the United States. Slip and fall injuries include:

• Broken limbs or digits
• Hip fractures
• Sprains, strains, and contusions
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Back, neck, and shoulder injuries

If you or your loved one sustained a slip and fall accident due to another party’s negligence, you should not have to pay for damages caused by your injury. When you choose Berger and Green to pursue your Altoona slip and fall injury claim, you can count on having an attorney by your side who will not rest until they win the full and fair compensation you deserve. This may include financial recovery for the following damages and more:

• Current and future medical expenses, including hospitalizations, surgeries, mobility aids, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and extended nursing
• Lost income from work, including back pay and employment benefits
• Reduced earning capacity if your injuries require you to limit your hours, change careers, or leave the workforce
• Personal property damages, including cell phones, laptops, watches, and jewelry
• Physical pain and suffering, including scarring, disfigurement, loss of mobility, and disabling and catastrophic injuries
• Inconvenience
• Emotional trauma and mental anguish, including depression, anxiety, and stress
• Loss of enjoyment
• Compensation for a loved one’s wrongful death, including medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and lost income, support, and services

How Berger and Green Helps You Win Compensation

The Berger and Green personal injury law firm has been helping Pennsylvania clients collect compensation for their injuries for over 40 years. We have a process that works, as our long and successful track record can support.

Here is what you can expect from our attorneys once we take your case:

We Evaluate Your Claim

First, a member of our team will evaluate your slip and fall injury, determine how much your claim is worth, and let you know what to expect. If you decide to move forward and pursue a claim with us, we will get to work on it the same day we receive the agreement.

We Identify the Responsible Party or Parties

In Pennsylvania, premises liability laws hold property owners and managers to standards concerning the upkeep of their properties. A hazardous condition that goes untended to and results in injury can lead to financial responsibility. Examples of dangerous conditions on properties include:

• Wet or slippery floors
• Unmarked floor objects
• Loose or missing stairs
• Loose or missing handrails
• Uneven ground or potholes
• Inadequate lighting

If we take your case, we will investigate your slip and fall accident and identify every party potentially liable for your injury. Liable parties may include a homeowner, a business owner, a home builder, a maintenance company, a property manager, or someone else who contributed to the condition that caused your injury.

Having a list of parties who may be responsible allows us to seek out evidence proving their liability.

We Collect Evidence

Our Altoona slip and fall lawyers will collect and assemble every piece of available evidence to support your claim and show that the other party is financially liable for your trip and fall injury.

The evidence we may use to bolster your case includes:

• Pictures and surveillance video of the accident scene
• Statements from eyewitnesses
• Statements from the property owner or manager
• Property records
• Records of previous complaints about the property
• Police and medical reports
• Expert witness testimony

Our goal is to take as much of your legal burden off your plate as possible. However, you can help by documenting your injuries and property damages. Please avoid posting about your slip and fall accident on social media or discussing your case with anyone other than your lawyers and doctors.

We Take on the Insurance Company

Once we have put together a compelling, evidence-backed claim, our Altoona personal injury lawyers can pursue compensation from the responsible party or parties and their insurers. Most of your award will likely come from the insurance company, which is why it is critical to have an Altoona, PA, slip and fall attorney on your side who knows how to negotiate for the maximum settlement possible.

Berger and Green have helped thousands of clients take on insurance companies. We know how to go toe-to-toe with insurers, and we do not allow them to pay our injured clients less than they deserve. Do not accept a settlement offer without allowing us to review it to ensure you receive fair compensation.

We Go to Court if Necessary

If the responsible party or the insurance company does not agree to pay you the fair compensation you deserve, Berger and Green will file a lawsuit and take your case before a jury. Our trial lawyers have decades of experience and an overwhelmingly winning record. We will present the jury with a compelling case.

We Have a 40-Year Winning Track Record

Our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in successful settlements and verdicts. Our team boasts members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization open only to attorneys who have secured million-dollar-plus case winnings.

Furthermore, we have built a reputation that rests on providing professional, personalized legal services. Our commitment to our clients is evidenced by our positive reviews. Just read what a past personal injury client had to say about working with Berger and Green:

“I couldn’t have done this alone. I was mentally, physically unable to deal with all this. They here at Berger and Green removed all the stress, all the anxiety off of my shoulders, and the burden. Taking the paperwork, taking my copays, and addressing everything.”

The Statute of Limitations on Filing a Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit

In Pennsylvania, there is generally a two-year statute of limitations under Pa. C.S.A. § 5524 to file a lawsuit for a slip and fall injury, but certain extenuating circumstances in your case may affect this timeline. Your window starts at the time your injury occurred.

If you are pursuing damages on behalf of a fatally injured loved one, you also have two years. The timeline for a wrongful death action begins at your loved one’s passing. The timeline for a survival action starts at the time of their slip, trip, and fall. An Altoona slip and fall accident lawyer from Berger and Green can inform you of all deadlines that apply to your case.

While the statute does not strictly apply to insurance claims, understand that allowing time to expire will reduce your bargaining power, possibly resulting in a denied or reduced settlement. We can help you get started immediately.

Contact Berger and Green to Receive a Free, No-Obligation Consultation

The personal injury attorneys at Berger and Green can help you win compensation for your slip and fall injury in Altoona. For 40 years, we have connected injured victims with the compensation they deserve. We want to help you next. We offer free consultations, and you never pay us a fee until we win. Contact us to get started today.