Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer
Property owners who ignore dangerous conditions can be held responsible when you're injured on their premises.
Slip and Fall Claims in Pennsylvania
Slip, trip, and fall accidents send thousands of Pennsylvanians to the emergency room every year. Icy winter walkways, wet store floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, and uneven sidewalks can all cause serious injuries — especially fractures, head trauma, and back injuries. Under Pennsylvania premises liability law, property owners must keep their property reasonably safe for lawful visitors.
Common Causes of Slip and Falls
- Ice and snow not cleared in reasonable time
- Wet or freshly mopped floors without warning
- Broken or uneven stairs and handrails
- Poor lighting in stairwells and lots
- Torn carpeting and loose mats
- Cluttered or obstructed walkways
- Unmarked level changes
- Defective sidewalks
What Makes Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Cases Unique
Pennsylvania uses the 'hills and ridges' doctrine for natural snow and ice accumulation: generally a property owner is not liable for slipping on naturally accumulated ice unless it formed into dangerous ridges or the owner created the hazard. These cases are fact-specific and benefit greatly from prompt investigation and photographs of the conditions.
Insurers often contact victims quickly with a fast, low settlement offer. Before you accept anything or give a recorded statement, get a free case review — it costs nothing and protects your rights.
Compensation You May Recover
A full-value Pennsylvania slip and fall claim can include:
- Medical expenses — past, present, and all future treatment.
- Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost now and in the future.
- Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress.
- Out-of-pocket costs — and, in serious cases, punitive damages.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Pennsylvanians with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle slip and fall cases throughout Pennsylvania. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. We make it fast and simple to get matched with the right lawyer for your case.
Slip and Fall Claim FAQs
Generally that the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition, failed to fix or warn of it, and that this caused your injury. Evidence and timing matter.
Generally two years from the date of the fall under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. Claims against government property may have shorter notice deadlines.
Possibly. Under modified comparative negligence you can recover if you were not more than 50% at fault.
Hurt in a Slip and Fall in Pennsylvania?
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