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Premises Liability Attorneys in Scranton, PA

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, your first call should be to a Scranton premises liability lawyer at Munley Law.

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. 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.

$32 Million Wrongful Death

$26 Million Truck Accident

$17.5 Million Car Accident

$12 Million Product Liability

$9 Million Truck Accident

$8 Million Truck Accident

$7.5 Million Auto Accident

$6.9 Million Garbage Truck Accident

$6.5 Million Traumatic Brain Injury

$5 Million Medical Malpractice

$5 Million Bus Accidents

What Can a Scranton Premises Liability Lawyer Do 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 hold property owners and landlords accountable for the maintenance of their property, and 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

What Causes Premises Liability Accidents in Scranton?

Hazardous Scranton property conditions can result in serious injuries and possibly death. Our premises liability attorney in Scranton can help you identify the negligent party responsible for your injuries. Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Scranton injury lawyers today.

Some common types of Scranton premises cases include:

Slip and 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.

Negligent Security

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.

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.

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.

Explosions

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.

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.

A Munley Law Premises Liability Attorney Is Ready to Help

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 the 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