How to Avoid Unexpected Liability For Wintertime Slip and Falls Winter is not over yet. We are nearly guaranteed to have ice and snow in Chester County Pennsylvania in February or even early March. Snow and ice lead to Slip and Fall accidents, injuries and legal liability. Here are 5 Tips to Avoid Legal Liability…
As a Personal Injury Lawyer I help many clients deal with insurance companies after being injured in Slip and Fall accidents on snow and ice. Slip and Falls can result from just bad luck or from Negligence of the property owner or a tenant. Here are some thoughts on how avoid Wintertime liability for Slip…
On January 31, 2018, the Pennsylvania Superior Court decided the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, finding that David Collins had no legal claims for serious injuries he sustained in a Slip and Fall Accident that occurred during a blizzard. Reaffirming the Hills and Ridges Rule, the Superior Court decided that it was unreasonable to expect…
Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer Tim Rayne explains the Hills and Ridges Rule that applies to falls on snow and ice in Pennsylvnia. The Hills and Ridges Rule recognizes that it is impossible for property owners to keep their properties free from snow and ice at all times and especially during storms. Because of this…
Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Slip and Fall laws are designed to protect customers from danger, including Slip and Fall hazards. Pennsylvania business owners are responsible to inspect their properties and eliminate any hazards or warn their customers of any danger. Despite these legal protections for customers, it often seems like there is…
A Jury in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall case recently awarded a $4 Million verdict to compensate a man who was blinded in one eye after being injured outside of a retail store. It took just an hour for the jury to find the store liable and award the huge verdict to a man who…
It’s hard to believe but a banana peel can teach a lesson about Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Personal Injury Law. Falls on banana peels don’t just happen in cartoons. One happened in Philadelphia and the court decision that resulted has taught an important lesson about the concept of Notice in Negligence cases. The Case A…
If you’ve been injured in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall accident, there are three things you should do immediately to protect your legal rights. As a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer, I can tell you that the three things you should do are: take photos of the condition that caused the fall, report the slip and fall…
Hi. My name is Tim Rayne, and I’m a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Attorney. Today’s legal tip is five things to do if you’ve been injured in a slip or trip and fall. Number one — photograph the condition that caused you to fall. It’s extremely important that you immediately document the condition that caused…