Philadelphia Premises Liability Lawyers
Overview
Premises liability is an area of law that governs over the responsibility of landowners to maintain safe conditions on their properties. Landowners must make sure that their properties are safe for guests and trespassers. If landowners fail to maintain safe property conditions, or forewarn trespassers of existing hazardous conditions, they can be held liable for any injuries that are incurred by the trespasser while on the landowners’ property. Often times, premises liability accidents lead to devastating injuries that could have been prevented if the landowner was more cautious.
It is very common for people who are involved in premises liability accidents to sustain severe spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, burn injuries, or head injuries. Injuries such as these are considered “catastrophic” because they are not easy to diagnose, can become worse over time, and demand continual medical attention and observation. Catastrophic injuries often alter the injured person’s quality of life. A person who has sustained a catastrophic injury will usually have an array of physical and/or mental complications that will prevent him/her from returning to work or functioning at his/her normal capacity.
Premises Liability Practice Areas
Philadelphia Personal Injury Law & Premises Liability
Personal injury law is a legal practice area that governs monetary compensation for physical, mental, or emotional injuries that have been sustained as a result of negligence. In cases involving premises liability, the landowner is usually regarded as the negligent party, and is therefore susceptible to legal action. When a guest or trespasser is injured on a landowner’s property, he/she may seek monetary damages from the landowner. These damages may cover the person’s:
- medical expenses
- lost wages
- lost future wages
- emotional distress
- mental impairment
- physical impairment
- pain and suffering
If you have questions about a Philadelphia premises liability accident, the best thing you can do is to speak with an experienced, credible personal injury attorney. Call The Lassen Law Firm today for your initial consultation at (215) 510-6755!
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