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The Wilkes-Barre premises liability attorneys at Munley Law represent individuals who suffered severe injury or death as the result of unsafe conditions at another person's property or place of business. We will hold the negligent homeowner, landlord, business owner, or proprietor accountable for failing to maintain adequate safety on their premises.

For more than 60 years, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have protected the rights of injured people in Wilkes-Barre and all over Pennsylvania. We have earned a national reputation for our legal expertise and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Let us handle the liability cases on your behalf so you can recover from your injury with peace of mind.

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$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 Compensation Can You Receive in a Premises Liability Case?

You have rights as a renter, customer, client, or visitor on someone else's property. By law, the property owner must ensure their premises are reasonably safe and free of potential hazards. They assume liability if they fail to do so and someone becomes injured. Who will hold them accountable? That's where we can help with your premises liability cases.

You may receive compensation for your:

Present and future medical expenses
Rehab expenses
Lost wages
Loss of future income
Pain and suffering

Premises-related injuries may include accidents at work, in retail or grocery stores, amusement parks, arenas, theaters, colleges, schools, Mohegan Sun Casino, parking lots, homes, or anywhere else you have a right to be. Negligent landlords or business owners sometimes cut corners regarding safety or deny responsibility when something goes wrong. Our liability lawyers won't let them get away with that.

How Do You Know If You Have a Premises Liability Case?

You may have a premises liability case if:

The property owner was responsible for the unsafe condition that caused your injury.
The property owner knew the hazardous condition existed but did not try to correct it. (Fix a problem or post a warning sign about the danger)
The property owner should have known about the danger since a “reasonable” person would have found the problem and taken steps to correct it.

Each personal injury case is different. If you suffered an injury in Wilkes-Barre, contact the Wilkes-Barre premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free case evaluation. We will review the details of your situation and help you determine what to do next.

What is the Liability Law if a Property Owner Says I Was Trespassing?

Under Pennsylvania premises liability laws, if the party reporting injuries from the unkempt property was trespassing, they are not protected under premises liability law. However, if the injured party is a child, this exclusion does not apply.

Anything on someone's property (swimming pool, tree, etc.) that may entice a child to enter the property may be considered an attractive nuisance. When these conditions exist on a property, the owner must identify and implement protective measures to protect a child from injury.

This may include fences and other protective barriers. Should these protective measures not be in place, the injured child's parents may be able to sue for injuries.

From day one, our liability lawyers will work with you to establish an attorney-client relationship and bring a personal injury claim forward.

What Are Common Types of Wilkes-Barre Premises Liability Injury Cases?

The premises liability attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have decades of experience handling many premises liability cases. Listed below are some of the most common. Contact us for a free consultation if you're unsure whether your injury qualifies as a premises liability claim.

Wilkes-Barre PA Slip and Fall Accidents/ Trip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are extremely common and can cause very serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and extended recovery time. Common examples of slip and fall accidents include slipping on a wet floor in a restaurant or on an icy sidewalk in front of a store. A business owner may have failed to keep up with proper safety codes and regulations or failed to correct the dangerous conditions leading to an accident. Serious injuries that can occur from slip, trip, and fall accidents include broken bones, traumatic brain injury, head and neck injuries, and spinal cord injuries.

Causes of slip, trip, and fall accidents can include:

Broken steps or handrails
Uneven flooring
Loose carpeting
Cracked pavement
Potholes
Broken sidewalks and curbs
Spilled liquid/slipper floors
Ice or snow
Potholes
Clutter or debris
Inadequate lighting
Defective stairs/ramps

Construction Site Accidents

Wilkes-Barre, PA, construction sites can be dangerous places for workers, visitors, and passersby. There is a high volume of new construction in the Wilkes-Barre area and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, where accidents can happen for many reasons. Construction accident injuries can include amputation, head trauma, neck or spinal cord injuries, electrocution and burns, fractures, eye injuries, or hearing loss. Construction site accidents usually involve the negligence of the building owner, contractor or subcontractor hired to maintain the area safely.

Wilkes-Barre construction site injuries can occur from:

Building collapse
Scaffolding collapse
Ladder accidents
Falls from heights
Falling objects or debris
Forklift Accidents
Electrocution and explosions
Workers caught in or between objects, machinery, or equipment
Vehicle accidents

Fires/Explosions/Electrocution Accidents

Fire-related injuries can be severe, from serious burns or smoke inhalation to fatalities. When a fire or explosion occurs, it is crucial to determine the cause. Was it due to poorly maintained or faulty electrical work, lack of working smoke detectors, lack of a sprinkler system, clutter, or another unsafe condition? Were pathways to exit the building obstructed? If a landlord or business owner failed to follow fire safety protocol and their negligence led to your serious injuries, contact the personal injury attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today. Because of the complexity of the accident, we review each claim as an individual case, as no two accidents are the same.

Poisoning/Toxic Exposure

Toxic chemical exposure can occur in a hotel, apartment, health club, or other building. Harmful substances that can cause severe injury or illness include:

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Chlorine gas poisoning
Lead poisoning
Asbestos exposure
Toxic mold exposure
Pesticide poisoning
Radiation exposure
Dangerous chemicals

Suppose you have become ill because of toxic exposure. In that case, our law firm can help you seek compensation against the Northeast Pennsylvania business, employer, or private entity that was negligent in the care of their facility.

Falling Merchandise or Debris

Merchandise that falls from high racks in stores such as Sam's Club, Lowe's, or Home Depot, can cause serious injury to the person being hit by the falling object. This can include shoppers and employees. Debris can also cause serious damage when falling at a construction site or from another building where construction work is being done. If you or a loved one was in such an accident, make sure to contact our personal injury attorneys before talking to any insurance companies.

These personal injury cases can be complicated, especially if the accident occurs in your place of work. Depending on your position with the employer (full-time, independent contractor, etc.) your ability to recover compensation may be limited. An attorney from Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help.

Negligent Security

If a customer, patron, or tenant is injured as a result of a lack of security, the property owner may be held liable under Pennsylvania liability laws. Examples of negligent security can include a bar, concert, or nightclub assault, a parking lot robbery, an ATM robbery, assault on a college campus, in a hotel, at a sports stadium, or at a public garage, among other things. Causes of injury may be inadequate lighting, lack of security or surveillance cameras, untrained or insufficient staff, non-working locks, or other dangerous conditions.

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys firm can evaluate the circumstances surrounding your injuries and determine whether or not you may have a case. Contact us for legal advice or if you want us to represent you.

Dog Bites

Dog owners have a responsibility to keep their pets from causing harm to others. Pennsylvania is among the states with the most dog bites in the U.S. In many cases, the dog owner or landlord is liable for damages. A Wilkes-Barre premises liability lawyer can perform an investigation and determine who bears responsibility.

Swimming Pool Accidents

From 2017 to 2019, an estimated 6,700 children under 15 years old were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments for nonfatal injuries. Sadly, every year, people are seriously injured or drown in swimming pool accidents. The most common victims are children, leaving families devastated. Swimming pool injuries can cam be disabling and include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, head and neck injuries, internal injuries, and wrongful death. Swimming pool accidents usually involve a pool that was constructed improperly, not maintained, or not supervised sufficiently. Depending on the circumstances, different parties may be liable for the injuries.

The most common causes of swimming pool accidents include:

Unsupervised swimming pools
Lack of lifeguard training
Lifeguard negligence
Improperly staffed swimming pool
Improperly maintained swimming pool
Improper signage
Inadequate safety equipment
Unsafe or poorly maintained facilities

What Should You Do If You've Been Injured on Someone Else's Property in Wilkes-Barre?

Seek medical assistance
Take pictures of the scene and what may have caused your injuries
Report your injury to the property owner and fill out an incident report if possible
Document your medical treatments/expenses and missed work time
Contact a Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Wilkes-Barre premises liability lawyer for a free consultation

How Long Do I Have to File a Premises Liability Claim?

In Pennsylvania, you have up to two years after the incident to file a personal injury claim. Even though that may seem like a long time, evidence can easily disappear in that time period. So the quicker you contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, the more likely we can preserve that evidence and protect your rights.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for My Injuries?

It depends on where the accident occurred. If you were injured at a business, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the business owner and/or the property owner. If you were injured at a neighbor's home, the neighbor's homeowners insurance is responsible for your injuries. It can be difficult to figure out who the responsible party may be which is why you need a Wilkes-Barre personal injury lawyer to help you with your claim.

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are Here to Help All Injury Victims in Wilkes-Barre

Even when you have serious injuries, you must prove not only that the dangerous condition caused your accident, but that the property owner's negligence created the hazard. Determining negligence and responsibility in a premises liability case is not an easy task. That is why it is imperative that you hire an experienced Wilkes-Barre premises liability lawyer to represent you and fight for your rights. The personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have successfully fought and won millions for injured victims.

Consult with an experienced Wilkes-Barre premises liability lawyer for a no-obligation, free initial consultation today. Our legal team will answer your questions, evaluate your case and discuss your legal options. If you choose to hire us to represent you, you pay nothing upfront or out of your own pocket. We only collect a fee (a percentage of the settlement or award) if we succeed in getting you the justice you deserve. That's our no-fee promise.

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Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys

1170 PA-315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 399-0406

Wilkes-Barre Premises Liability Lawyer