Philadelphia Auto Accident Lawyer

Slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis.

They fall under the legal category known as premises liability. When property owners fail to keep their buildings, parking lots and walkways safe and secure, they create a risk of injury. In some situations, landlords and property owners must maintain safety standards based on codes set forth by the local government. Failing to do so can make them responsible for the injuries you suffer as a result of violations of these safety standards. As a customer in a store or shopping center, a resident in a building, or a pedestrian on the street, you are at risk everyday of becoming injured as a result of a property owner's negligence. While these accidents cause particularly grievous injuries for the elderly and disabled, they can happen to anyone of any age.

Some common slip and fall injuries occur when:

• Snow and ice accumulate on sidewalks, parking lots and roadways.
• Stairways are left slippery, broken, poorly lit, or without proper railings.
• Roads and sidewalks are broken, have holes, or are unevenly paved.
• Poorly maintained carpets and rugs cause unexpected trips and slips.
• Stores and markets fail to clean up after spills or other debris.

Landlords and property owners have a duty to keep their buildings and walkways safe and free from hazardous conditions.

When a condition or activity on a property creates an unsafe environment and presents a risk that someone will be injured, premises liability arises. Several types of premises liability exist and give rise to personal injury claims. Premises liability cases may be based on slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, construction site injuries, and inadequate security claims. These cases require an attorney to prove that a dangerous condition existed, that the person responsible for the premises knew of the dangerous condition, and that the victim was injured as a result the owner's failure to remedy the situation at hand.