Pittsburgh Premises Liability Attorney

Making a Premises Liability Claim in Pittsburgh

A premises liability claim may be filed when home property owners and commercial businesses fail in their responsibility to reasonably assure safety from injury to those on their property. Some examples of cases which may fall under premises liability include slip & fall accidents where someone slips, trips or falls due to a hazardous condition; inadequate security situations which result in a person's assault, rape or robbery; or from dog bite incidents. In each of these described cases, the liability of premises owners/managers is frequently an issue.

Pittsburgh Injury Attorney Explains the Elements of These Cases

It is extremely important in these cases to clearly define liability. To do so, the plaintiff will need to be able to prove the four elements of the case. First, they will need to show that the defendant was indeed in control or in possession of the land. Second, the plaintiff must be able to prove that they had lawfully been on the land – they must have been an "invitee." For example, someone who was trespassing on private property and got injured would not have legal grounds to file a claim.

Third, the plaintiff has to prove there had been some sort of negligence on behalf of the defendant and that they had acted in a manner outside of the realm of what would be deemed "reasonable." For example, while a spill that wasn't cleaned up could be deemed negligent, it would also be a factor of how long the spill was there. To illustrate this point, say a plaintiff had slipped on a puddle in a grocery store. If that spill had been there for hours, it could be deemed negligent. If, however, the spill had happened 10 seconds before, it might not be reasonable to blame the manager.

If you have questions about whether or not you have a valid claim or if you are unsure about any related issues, you should not hesitate to get the involvement of a knowledgeable lawyer. By working with a premises liability attorney, you will be able to determine fault and begin the pursuit of just monetary compensation. We encourage you to consult Attorney Frank Walker today to learn more about the ways in which he and our entire legal team could possibly help protect your rights.

Have you been injured on property owner by someone else?

Attorney Frank Walker, our founding attorney, has a proven record of success in achieving just outcomes on behalf of his clients. In serious personal injury cases, when no amount of money will make up for the extent of injury or for a loved one's death, achieving maximum financial compensation at least gives a modicum of justice. Please contact us as soon as possible to protect your eligibility to legally file a claim in your case. At our firm, we are adept at identifying potentially liable parties and can skillfully settle or litigate your premises liability case.

Our Pittsburgh personal injury attorney is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; you can be assured that before accepting your case, he will review the facts and consult with the best experts available in order to get the total picture of your chances of proving negligence and obtaining fair compensation.

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