Hundreds of individuals are injured in slips, trips, and falls due to defective, uneven, or broken sidewalks in Philadelphia each year. Although these falls may be accidental, they are likely caused by improper property maintenance and negligence from the property owner. As the owner of a property, individuals are held responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment, clarified in greater depth by Premises Liability. Uneven and broken sidewalks in the Philadelphia area create an increased risk for trip and fall injuries, as well as step and fall accidents, both of which are caused by a property owner’s negligence.
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Philadelphia Sidewalk Slip & Fall Attorneys
The substantial experience of the attorneys at ThePhiladelphia Law Firm can grant slip, trip and fall victims peace of mind regarding court, and potential settlements. Our attorneys have provided counsel for a wide-array of clients, often times securing extensive settlements and winning verdicts. Our personal injury lawyers are also expertly prepared to assist victims in lawsuit cases against the city of Philadelphia, or the State of Pennsylvania. Our ability to counsel clients against the city of Philadelphia can be extremely useful for victims because local and state governments are granted extensive protections against lawsuits. Additionally, our law firm handles cases based on a contingency fee, only accepting an attorney’s fee following a winning verdict or settlement.
Typical Injuries
- Bone fractures, most commonly fractured hips, legs, arms, or pelvis
- Muscle/ Ligament Tears
- Sprains, strains, and hyperextensions
- Concussions, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), and other head trauma
- Spinal cord damage can lead to temporary/permanent paralysis
- Chronic neck or back pain
Compensation can be greatly impacted by the level of severity that the injuries sustained by victims are associated with. For instance, victims who have sustained injuries that will impact them for the rest of their life are in greater need for financial assistance, then a victim who suffered a sprained wrist. Victims who are permanently disabled will need compensation to not only cover current costs such as medical bills and lost wages, but they also will need assistance maintaining their lives. Hence, their need for compensation to aid their future medical bills, pain and suffering and assistance from permanent unemployment. There is no exact science when calculating the potential compensation for a victim, therefore, we urge all victims to disregard settlement calculators, and focus more on prior similar lawsuit cases.
Potential Causes Of Accidents
- Faulty concrete flagstones or curbs
- Objects impeding pedestrians on the sidewalk
- Holes, cracks, missing pavement without hazard warnings
- Trash or debris
- Icy, Snowy, or other slippery sidewalk conditions
This list of causes is not comprehensive, regardless of the cause of your incident, if you have been injured in a sidewalk slip and fall accident in Philadelphia our attorneys are available.
Contact A Philadelphia Lawyer
The lawyers at The Philadelphia Law Firm are proud to offer their services to all slip, trip, or fall victims. The law firm believes that their prior experience working with other slip and fall victims will grant their clients a sizable advantage over the at-fault party. Don’t wait around and allow your tragic accident to become a distant memory, while one of our expert lawyers is awaiting your call. Take the first step in clearing up the uncertainty surrounding your future, by calling our 24/7 help hotline, and scheduling your free legal consultation today.