Premises Liability
A woman slips and falls on an icy walkway. A child drowns in a swimming pool. A man falls on a property due to the deteriorating condition of the walkway. A woman is seriously injured due to an escalator malfunction.
Ranging from the painful to the tragic, premises liability accidents have two important components: they occurred on property belonging to another person, and that property’s owner or responsible party could have taken reasonable care to prevent the accident from happening.
A premises liability accident could happen almost anywhere: the home of a friend, the workplace, a retail store, school, hotel, bar, even a sports arena. In these cases, it must be established that dangerous conditions resulted in injury, property damage or death. It does not have to be intentional: premises liability accidents often happen because of simple negligence. Factors that can contribute to these types of injuries include failure to take adequate safety precautions, inadequate maintenance, security lapses, even defective equipment.
The Duffy Firm is known as a top premises liability law firm in Philadelphia.
We have a great deal of experience in handling these types of cases. A very specialized area, it is critical to not only establish the injury, but the parties of negligence – those who allowed unsafe conditions to exist without taking steps to correct them. In some cases, this may not be the owner.
We have an established record of significant verdicts and settlements in cases of premises liability. We also bring a host of other benefits, including:
- A panel of physicians, nurses and other healthcare experts who know how to interpret medical documentation and who will help us build a strong case for you, as well as accident investigators and safety experts who are proficient in identifying cause and accountability.
- The confidence in knowing that if we represent you, it is because we believe we can win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we are not successful, we receive no payment at all. When you win, we win.
- A special level of trust, care and compassion in understanding what you and your family are facing. We have a special bond with each and every one of our past clients, and those relationships remain strong long after the case has been won.
We are here to listen, to evaluate your case, and to fight for the recovery you deserve.