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Common Causes of a Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey (Part B)

Understand that a property owner can't be held accountable for a slip and fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey if they were unaware of the dangerous conditions that led to your accident. To get a thorough understanding of premises liability, which encompasses slip and fall accidents, you should meet with a Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer.

The owner also can't be held responsible if the condition was obvious or if they corrected the condition with due care.

Hazards Leading to Outdoor Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey

Slip and fall accidents that occur outside generally happen on sidewalks, steps or parking lots because of:

pot holes;
parking blocks;
uneven surfaces;
buildup of ice or snow;
cracks in the sidewalk; and
inadequate lighting.

If you've been the victim of an outside slip and fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey, you should ask yourself, "Who is responsible for maintaining the property? If your injury took place in a parking lot, an individual store owner may not necessarily be responsible. Whoever has control over the parking lot or is responsible for maintaining the premises is responsible.

In terms of parking lots, you may be able to hold a management company or the shopping center owner accountable because they would be responsible for warning of any known dangers and keeping the area reasonably safe for both drivers and pedestrians.

Get the Assistance of a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer

The injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident can be physically and financially devastating. A fall on your back can result in spinal cord trauma or traumatic brain injury. More common are broken bones or nerve damage. If you slipped and fell on public or private property because of someone else's negligence, you should give serious consideration to a slip and fall claim.

A Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer can help by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and handling negotiations with insurance companies to help you recover damages and move forward.

Help After a Philadelphia or New Jersey Slip and Fall Accident

A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries. If you have been severely injured in a Philadelphia or New Jersey slip and fall accident, you shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence. Contact a Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case - 877-944-8396.

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