Crafton
Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

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1. What Role Does Negligence Play in Slip and Fall Cases?
2. What Can a Crafton Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Do for You?
3. What Damages Can You Demand in Slip and Fall Accident Cases?
4. Who Is Liable in Crafton Slip and Fall Injuries Cases?
5. Hire a Crafton Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Today

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

January 01, 2023

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Property owners and operators have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in such a way that they are safe for visitors. If you suffered injuries because they failed to meet those legal responsibilities, a Crafton slip and fall injury lawyer can help you demand damages as compensation for your injuries and losses. 

Berger and Green is a Pennsylvania personal injury firm with a track record of fighting for our clients. We have been serving the people of Western Pennsylvania, including Crafton, for over 40 years. Our personal injury lawyers can handle your case while you rest and recover. 

What Role Does Negligence Play in Slip and Fall Cases?

Whenever a property owner, business owner, or public agency opens their doors to the general public, they have certain legal obligations. Maintaining premises that are free from slip and fall hazards that could harm the public is one of their most important obligations. If a property owner, operator, or proprietor doesn’t take reasonable measures to prevent or minimize the chances of a slip and fall injury, they may be guilty of negligence. 

Reasonable measures that the general public can expect property owners (or operators) to take toward slip and fall injury accident prevention may include:

• Maintaining hallways and floors that are free of potential obstructions or trip hazards
• Placing clearly visible signs or warnings that a floor may be wet or slippery when it has been freshly cleaned or has liquid spilled on it 
• Promptly cleaning, drying, and removing water or other sip hazards from the premise’s common areas
• Conducting routine inspections of hallways, floors, entryways, and other areas
• Promptly repairing any potential hazards (e.g., fixing chipped steps, replacing torn or frayed carpet) identified during routine inspections
• Maintaining adequate lighting throughout the hallways, steps, or other areas on the premises that the public may access

What Can a Crafton Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Do for You?

Recovering damages after a slip and fall accident can be complicated. You have to build a case proving that your injuries were the result of negligence. That’s where a Crafton slip and fall injury lawyer from Berger and Green can help you. When we take your case, we will gather evidence from all available sources. 

That includes interviewing witnesses, video surveillance, and the previous safety records of the property where your slip and fall accident happened. We will also work directly with your doctors and medical professionals to document the extent of your injuries (and the cost associated with treating them). If we find evidence of negligence, our slip and fall lawyers will make a formal demand for damages on your behalf. 

Our slip and fall attorneys will try to negotiate a settlement with the negligent party. If we can’t reach a settlement that properly compensates you for your damages, we will fight for you in court. We are a “client first” law firm, and your well-being is what matters most. 

What is the Statute of Limitations in Slip and Fall Cases?

Time is of the essence in any slip and fall injury accident case. We’ll also make sure we file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs out. According to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action. 

The earlier we make our demand for damages, the more likely it is that witnesses will have firm recollections of the incident. It may also be easier to locate records and other evidence sooner than later.  

What Damages Can You Demand in Slip and Fall Accident Cases?

There are two distinct categories of damages you can demand after being injured in a slip and fall case. One category is known as economic damages. Your economic damages in a slip and fall case are the total financial hardship you suffered due to your accident. Examples of economic damages include:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Cost of post-accident treatment (e.g., physical therapy, in-house care, or time in an assisted living facility)
• Cost to repair or replace any personal property damaged in your accident

The other category of damages you can demand in Crafton slip and fall injury cases is known as non-economic damages, such as mental anguish or pain and suffering. Our slip and fall accident lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Who Is Liable in Crafton Slip and Fall Injuries Cases?

The primary responsibility for damages in a slip and fall accident case falls on the property owner. However, there may be additional liable parties if the property is privately managed or rented to a tenant. Sometimes the tenant or property manager creates a hazardous condition that can lead to a slip and fall injury. 

Depending on the circumstances of your accident, liability may lie with one or all three of those parties. If you’re not sure where the liability might lie for your slip and fall accident damages, our lawyer can discuss it during a free case consultation. 

Hire a Crafton Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Today

Berger and Green follows a “client first” philosophy. We’re here to help our clients get the compensation they deserve after suffering due to someone else’s negligence. We don’t just want to fight for you; we want to make it as easy as possible for you to hire us. That’s why our slip and fall injury lawyers handle cases on a contingency basis. 

We’ll fight for your compensation, but we won’t bill you unless we win your case. Above all, we’re here to serve you. If you think your slip and fall accident was caused by negligence, we want to talk to you. Call Berger and Green today. Let us fight for your rights.