If you suffered an injury on someone else’s property or business in Scranton, call a Scranton premises liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free case review.
Property owners have a legal obligation to keep their property safe for visitors and patrons, and to adequately warn of any hazards. If they fail to do so, and someone gets hurt, they can be held responsible. If you suffered an injury on someone else’s property as the result of unsafe conditions, you may have a premises liability case.
For more than 60 years, the Scranton premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have helped people from Scranton and all over Pennsylvania get the justice they deserve. When you suffer a serious injury as the result of another person or company’s negligence, your choice of attorney matters. You need someone on your side who has the experience and the resources to achieve the best results for you. Each of our board-certified trial lawyers has at least 10-20 years of experience with complex personal injury cases and premises liability law. We have won millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients, and have earned the highest client satisfaction ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. Let us handle the legal battle so that you can heal from your injury and focus on the things that matter most.
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An Experienced Scranton Premises Liability Lawyer Will Fight For You
After a fall, a dog bite, a burn, or other injury that occurred at someone else’s property or place of business in Scranton, you may find yourself facing unexpected costs. A Scranton premises liability lawyer will 1. hold property owners and landlords accountable for the maintenance of their property, and 2. help you get the money you need to cover the costs associated with the injury that was caused by their negligence. We can help you recover compensation for medical bills, physical therapy, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
The premises liability attorneys at our firm will work to prove that:
- A dangerous condition existed on the Scranton property
- The Scranton property owner knew, or should have known about the danger, but did nothing to correct it
- The owner had a reasonable opportunity to warn others of the condition and correct the condition
- The accident was preventable if the problem had been corrected
- An injury occurred because of the hazardous condition
We will handle the phone calls, paperwork, and negotiation on your behalf, and keep you informed each step of the way. If your case does not settle, our board-certified trial lawyers will fight for you in court.
Where can a premises liability claim occur?
While you may not think about it, so many of the places you visit every day can be the scene of an accident or fall. If you get hurt at one of these places, the building owner, maintenance company, or landlord may be responsible.
- Grocery store falls and accidents
- Retail store accidents
- Parking lot falls
- Shopping center accidents
- Hotel and spa accidents
- Office building hazards
- Restaurant & bar accidents
- Apartment or apartment building defects and injuries
- Swimming pool drowning or chemical burns
- Stadium & arena accidents
- Amusement park accidents
- Gym or fitness center accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Casino accidents
- Daycare injuries
- Nursing home falls
- Building collapse accidents
- School & playground accidents
- Dog bites or attacks
Causes of Scranton property accidents & injuries
Hazardous Scranton property conditions can result in serous injuries and possibly death. A Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys premises liability attorney can help you identify the negligent party responsible for your injuries. Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Scranton injury lawyers today.
Some common causes of Scranton premises injuries:
- Broken escalator & elevator
- Wet or slippery floors
- Ice & snow on sidewalks and walkways
- Loose or broken steps or floorboards
- Lack of safety equipment, such as handrails
- Equipment malfunctions
- Exposed wiring
- Loose carpeting
- Uneven surfaces
- Exposed sharp objects
- Building or balcony collapse
- Poor lighting
- Dangerous debris
- Lack of security
Types of Scranton premises liability claims
Scranton Slip & Fall Accidents
Slip, trip and fall accidents in Scranton and can lead to serious neck and back injuries as well as broken bones and head trauma. Failure of a business owner or manager to clean a wet floor, maintain a parking lot, or remove snow and ice from the sidewalks, can cause a dangerous condition that leads to a slip and fall accident. Slip and falls may occur at casinos, airports, arenas, baseball stadiums, ski resorts, and many Scranton hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail shops and more. If you were hurt in a Scranton slip and fall accident, get the help you need today. Contact a Scranton premises liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Scranton Negligent Security Premises Injuries
In addition to keeping a property well-maintained and safe, property owners and managers must also take reasonable precautions to keep patrons, visitors and tenants safe from harm, such as criminal attacks. This includes hotels, parking garages, college campuses, schools, bars and nightclubs, public buildings and more. If any of these facilities provided inadequate security and someone suffers serious harm as a result, the property owner may be liable.
Negligent security can include inadequate lighting, broken locks or windows, faulty security system, non-working security cameras or lack of personnel or security guards when necessary. If inadequate security leads to injuries resulting from a criminal attack on a Scranton property, the property owner may be liable to pay compensation for the injuries. If you’ve been injured due to negligent security, contact a Scranton injury attorney at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today.
Scranton Construction Site Accidents
Construction sites present dangers for construction workers and for passersby and site visitors. Falls are the leading cause of construction accidents. Lack of proper safety measures and fall protection can lead to serious and fatal injuries from a scaffolding collapse, ladder defects, roof collapse and other falls from heights. Falling objects, machinery and debris can also seriously injure a worker or visitor to the site. Scranton construction site injuries can include broken bones, brain injuries, head, neck and back injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation, paralysis, chemical burns, and exposure to toxic substances. If you’ve been injured at a construction site in Scranton, contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys injury lawyers.
Scranton Swimming Pool Accidents
Owners of private, community and residential pools have a responsibility to take reasonable care to keep their pool well maintained and safe. Drowning, near-drowning, falls, and other accidents occur every day at swimming pools. Swimming pool accidents in Scranton can result in severe head, neck and back injuries, spinal cord injuries, infection, electrocution and fatal drownings. There are laws and safety codes that pool owners must adhere to, including fence requirements and lifeguard presence. If your Scranton swimming pool injuries were caused by the negligence of a property owner, call a Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys premises liability lawyer today.
Scranton Fires, Explosions & Electrocution Injuries
Fires and explosions can pose a significant danger and cause life-threating injuries. Accidents caused by gas leaks, defective wiring, faulty electrical products and appliances and other hazards, all pose a significant safety risk. Scranton property owners must keep their buildings up to code to ensure the safety of all tenants, customers and visitors. Fire alarm and sprinkler systems should all be in proper working order and fire escape routes must be well lit and accessible at all times. If a property owner fails to provide adequate fire safety measures, and an injury occurs because of this, it can be considered negligence. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Scranton premises liability attorneys will aggressively work to help you pursue compensation for your injuries.
Scranton Dog Bite Injuries
The CDC reports that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States. Children are most at risk to be bitten by a dog. Homeowners and property owners must keep their dogs secure, on a leash or in an enclosure at all times. In addition to the serious physical injuries that come with a dog bite, you may also suffer psychological and emotional scarring. If you were bitten by a dog on a Scranton property, you may pursue compensation for your injuries. Contact a Scranton premises liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free dog bite consultation.
What kinds of compensation can I collect in a premises liability case?
- Current & future medical bills
- Physical therapy and rehab bills
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of future earnings
- Pain & suffering
- Mental anguish
- Permanent injury
- Loss of quality of life
This represents only a partial list. A premises liability attorney can evaluate your unique situation and determine what kinds of damages apply in your case.
What to do if you were injured on a Scranton property
- Seek medical assistance for your injuries
- Document the incident. Write down your version of the events while it is still fresh in your mind. Have someone take photos of what you believe caused your injuries.
- Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
- File a police or incident report if warranted.
- Call a Scranton premises liability lawyer.
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We offer free initial consultations and if you choose us to represent you, we do not get paid unless we win. If you or a loved one suffered a serious personal injury from a dangerous condition on someone else’s property in Scranton, don’t speak to insurance company until you speak to us. Contact the premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys now.
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Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
227 Penn Ave,
Scranton, PA 18503
(570)865-4699
