Every day, customers are injured while visiting a business — a store, office, restaurant, theater, casino, sports facility or other commercial setting. The accidents vary, but include falls, spills, trips, being struck by falling objects or being exposed to a toxic substance. Sometimes people are even assaulted due to a lack of security, or are accidentally locked inside buildings after hours. Other times, a store unlawfully detains a person in a backroom.
When this kind of injury or event occurs to you or someone you love, a primary concern will be paying all the costs the injury will impose, or receiving compensation for the harm you suffered. You need a firm that fully understands Pennsylvania law and the duty imposed to business owners to you, a “business invitee.”
The Meaning Of The LawTHE STANDARD OF CARE A POSSESSOR OF LAND OWES TO ONE WHO ENTERS UPON THE LAND DEPENDS UPON WHETHER THE LATTER IS A TRESPASSER, LICENSEE OR INVITEE. A BUSINESS INVITEE IS A PERSON WHO IS INVITED TO ENTER OR REMAIN ON THE LAND OF ANOTHER FOR A PURPOSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH BUSINESS DEALINGS WITH THE POSSESSOR OF THE LAND. ONE WHO BY LOCAL CUSTOM OR A PERSISTENT COURSE OF CONDUCT REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT HIS OR HER PRESENCE IS DESIRED OR PERMITTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DOING BUSINESS IS ALSO CONSIDERED A BUSINESS INVITEE. THE DUTY OWED TO A BUSINESS INVITEE IS THE HIGHEST DUTY OWED TO ANY ENTRANT UPON LAND. THE LANDOWNER IS UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO PROTECT A BUSINESS INVITEE, LIKE YOU, NOT ONLY AGAINST KNOWN DANGERS BUT ALSO AGAINST THOSE THAT MIGHT BE DISCOVERED WITH REASONABLE CARE. |
At Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C., we represent customers hurt while visiting a place of business. These injuries can be severe and even fatal. Our attorneys always seek maximum compensation for the innocent injured party, to cover hospital bills, time without pay, and the aggravation and misery that are all part of the recovery process.
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Our job at Drake, Hileman & Davis is obtaining compensation for premises liability injuries sustained at places of business. If you were hurt in a commercial setting — a store, restaurant, casino or office — it’s time to call our lawyers at 215-348-2088, or toll free at 888-777-7098. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day.