Premises Liability Lawyer

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Slip and Fall

Slip and fall incidents can happen in a heartbeat. The premises liability lawyers at The Falvello Law Firm in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, is experienced in helping people who have been injured in a slip and fall accidents.

Type of Premises Liability Cases

Slips and falls are a facet of premises liability law. That means if you were injured due to the negligence of a property owner while you were visiting their property, the owner may be held liable.

Dangerous or defective conditions for which owners may be held liable include:

• Broken staircases
• Buckled balconies
• Construction site accidents involving slips and falls
• Elevator or escalator accidents involving slips and falls
• Falls including those from a roof
• Faulty, insufficient, or inoperative lighting
• Inadequate or lack of handrails or fencing
• Inadequate security
• Inadequately maintained landscaping such as overgrown underbrush or fallen trees
• Lack of proper notices and warning signs
• Pedestrian injuries
• Scaffolding accidents
• Slippery or wet floors
• Slippery sidewalks from improperly cleaned ice, snow, or water
• Trips
• Uneven pavement or walking surfaces

Types of Slip and Fall Accidents

There are three major kinds of slip and fall accidents:

1. Slips – someone slips and falls because the surface is too slick or smooth
2. Steps – someone steps into a dip or hole in the walking surface and falls
3. Trips – someone trips over an object or uneven waking surface and falls

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident

If you’ve been injured by a property owner’s negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. Follow these simple but important steps to make sure that your rights are preserved:

1. Seek medical attention for your injuries immediately.
2. Notify the property owner or manager that you’ve been injured. Fill out an incident report with all pertinent information. Make sure to get a copy of the report.
3. Contact a qualified premises liability lawyer from The Falvello Law Firm to help you determine what you should do next.

Types of Damages Awarded

If you or a loved one has been injured in a premises liability case, you may be able to collect some or all of the following damages:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering

If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident, please email us at The Falvello Law Firm in the Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. We offer you a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, and we work on a contingency basis so you don’t pay us until we get a settlement.