Philadelphia Slip & Fall Lawyer
Representing Victims of Slip & Fall Accidents in Philadelphia
Slip and falls refer to accidents in which a person slips, falls, and suffers an injury due to an unsafe condition on the grounds of a property. There are a number of dangerous conditions that could potentially lead to a slip and fall accident, such as:
- Cracked or uneven sidewalks
- Exposed holes or ditches
- Tattered, torn, or ratted carpets
- Wet, slippery, or snowy floors
- Obstructed walkways
- Poor lighting
- Broken stairs
- Broken handrails
- Lack of warning signs
- Falling objects
- Poorly maintained parking lots
- Failure to close off unsafe areas
How to Win a Slip & Fall Lawsuit
A slip and fall can result in numerous injuries, including broken bones, brain injuries, paralysis, permanent disability, injuries to the back or spine, organ damage, neck injuries, and even death. If you have suffered a serious injury in a slip and fall accident, it’s to your advantage to speak with an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall attorney as soon as possible. You have legal rights that entitle you to compensation, as long as you can prove that:
- A hazardous condition existed on the premises; and
- The property owner knew about the condition but failed to fix it in a timely manner, or
- The condition existed for a long enough period of time that the owner should have known about the condition; and
- You suffered an injury because of the condition
If you can successfully establish that the property owner was negligent, you will be awarded damages for your medical expenses, future medical bills, necessary adaptive equipment, lost wages, future lost earnings, pain and suffering, and decreased quality of life.
How Philadelphia Slip and Fall Attorney Thomas Murphy Can Help
Attorney Thomas Murphy has experience handling slip and fall cases involving a variety of locations, including retail stores, construction sites, workplaces, amusement parks, restaurants, schools, shopping malls, grocery stores, night clubs, etc. You can trust Mr. Murphy to work quickly yet efficiently in collecting the evidence needed to prove the property owner was negligent, thereby establishing liability to win your case. Throughout the legal process, you can depend on Mr. Murphy to protect your best interests, stand up for your rights, and help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, please take a moment to contact Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer Thomas Murphy. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Mr. Murphy has the resources, knowledge, and skill to help you successfully file your claim.