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You slipped on ice that should have been cleared days ago. You tripped on a broken stair that residents have complained about for months. You fell in a dark hallway where the light has been burned out for weeks. Now you’re injured, facing medical bills, and wondering who is responsible when the accident happened in […]
What Counts as “Negligent Security” in a Slip and Fall Case? You went to check your mail in your apartment building’s lobby. You were shopping at the grocery store. You were walking to your car in a parking garage after work. These are ordinary, everyday activities in places that should be safe. Then, without warning, […]
Without a witness, slip-and-fall cases often lack a key piece of evidence. However, that doesn’t mean injured individuals can’t seek justice. Pursuing financial compensation after a slip and fall injury is still possible. Learn more about navigating a personal injury case despite a lack of witnesses. You could still have a valid slip and fall […]
Grocery store slip-and-fall accidents happen more often than you think. Items can spill and pose tripping hazards for customers. Employees may clean the floor but fail to warn others that the surface may be wet and slippery. No matter what causes you to take a tumble in the supermarket, make sure you avoid these crucial […]
The jury in Delaware County, Pennsylvania recently issued a near seven-figure verdict in a premises liability case between plaintiff Tiffany Mulero and defendants Revere Crossing Management and Central Management Services LLC. Managing Partner Rich Godshall and senior attorney attorney of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers represented the plaintiff in this case. Case Insights and […]
Sometimes a fall injury causes serious injuries. A fall down poorly constructed stairs, a slip or trip and fall on something left on the floor, poorly lit walkways, holes in the ground, and furniture or deck collapses can all result in severe injuries. Victims commonly sustain broken bones, spinal cord injuries, head injuries and other […]
What should you do if you are injured on vacation? Will you be taking a vacation this summer? Will you be relaxing on the beach? Visiting an amusement park with your family? Or, staying at a nice hotel? These don’t seem like dangerous activities, but accidents and injuries can happen anywhere. A vacation is supposed […]
Clearing Snow and Ice What are the reasonable time frames for clearing snow and ice? When should responsible property owners clear residential walkways and driveways? What about landlords and owners of commercial properties? Also, explain when icy conditions can prevent an owner from being liable for a slip and fall. A: This is a great, […]
Let’s talk about snow and ice on your property. This is a tricky subject. We will keep it brief and basic for now. First, every township or city has an ordinance that says how long you have until after snowfall to clear snow and ice from your sidewalk. That is NOT what we are talking […]
What can you do to protect yourself if someone falls on your property? As we have discussed in other articles, your duty as the “landowner” depends on why the visitor was on your property. If you invite a friend over to watch the Eagles, Pirates or Steelers game, that friend is deemed a “licensee,” not an invitee. […]
