Helping Injured People In Pennsylvania Since 1985
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, contact the personal injury law firm of Drake, Hileman & Davis. We have handled many injury cases for clients who have been injured by dangerous property conditions, including claims based on:
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Unsafe walking surfaces in retail stores, supermarkets, malls and parking lots
- Accidents in private homes
- Dangerous ice on sidewalks, steps and parking lots
- Dangerous conditions in common areas in apartment buildings, condominium complexes and townhouses
- Inadequate lighting and security
- Poor water drainage resulting in slippery surfaces
- Dangerous displays in stores
Recovering Compensation For Clients Due To Unsafe Conditions
A careful investigation of the accident site is required to determine why a fall occurred. We work with investigators, accident deconstructionists, and other professionals to fully investigate cases and prepare them for resolution or trial. In addition to pursuing your claims for compensation for pain, suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, we can also assist you with other issues, including:
- Making repayments to the workers’ compensation system where a work injury is involved.
- Seeking appropriate medical treatment.
- Negotiating medical liens in order to maximize your total recovery.
- Facilitating communication between you, your doctor, medical experts and insurance companies.
For more information about our firm and your rights following an accident, contact us as soon as possible. Slip, trip, and fall accidents often require immediate legal attention.
Common Locations of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. This includes all types of private and public property, and it includes locations ranging from homes and neighborhood swimming pools to industrial and commercial facilities. At Drake, Hileman & Davis, we handle cases against all types of property owners and tenants, and a Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer at our firm can help you seek just compensation regardless of where you (or your loved one) slipped and fell.
We regularly represent clients in cases involving slip and fall accidents at common locations such as:
- Private residences (including single-family homes, apartments and condos)
- Private and public swimming pools
- Playgrounds, ball parks and other recreational facilities
- Hotels, motels, resorts and vacation rental homes
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Bars, restaurants and nightclubs
- Amusement parks, sports stadiums and other entertainment venues
- Offices, hospitals, warehouses, and other commercial properties
- Parking lots and parking garages
- Government buildings and public spaces
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
Just as slip and fall accidents can happen in a wide range of locations, they can also lead to a wide range of injuries. In today’s world, all types of injuries can lead to expensive medical bills, and serious injuries can lead to other financial and non-financial costs as well.
Each Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer at our firm has extensive experience representing clients who have been diagnosed with wide-ranging traumatic injuries from premises-related accidents. If you have a premises liability claim, we can help you seek just compensation for the financial and non-financial costs of injuries, including:
- Bone fractures and dislocations
- Soft tissue injuries (including sprains, strains and tears)
- Nerve damage
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Scarring injuries
- Other serious injuries from slips and falls
Proving Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident in Lehigh Valley
When you have a premises liability claim, it is up to you to prove that you are entitled to financial compensation. This is one of several reasons why it is important to have an experienced Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer on your side. When you hire a lawyer at our firm to represent you, your lawyer will take the following steps (among others) to prove liability on your behalf:
1. Conducting a Prompt Investigation
After any type of accident, one of the first steps toward proving liability is to conduct a prompt investigation. Proving liability requires evidence—and, the more evidence you have, the better. Your lawyer will work quickly to gather the available evidence before it disappears.
2. Gathering Evidence Through Other Means
Along with conducting a prompt investigation, your lawyer will also work to gather evidence through other means. This may include evidence such as the maintenance records for the property or the property owner’s cell phone records prior to the accident. If there is any evidence that the property owner was negligent, gathering this evidence will be an important step in the recovery process.
3. Evaluating Your Case Under Pennsylvania Law
Once your Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer has gathered as much evidence as possible, your lawyer will evaluate your case under Pennsylvania law. In Pennsylvania, property owners owe different legal duties in different circumstances. Your lawyer will assess the property owner’s legal duty in your case and determine what this means for asserting your legal rights.
4. Calculating Your Financial and Non-Financial Losses
Another key aspect of asserting your legal rights after a slip and fall accident is proving how much you are entitled to recover. By examining your medical records, employment records and other relevant documentation and consulting with medical and financial experts as necessary, your Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer will be able to accurately calculate your financial and non-financial losses.
5. Dealing with the Property Owner’s Insurance Company (and Go to Court if Necessary)
In most cases, filing a claim for a slip and fall accident means dealing with the property owner’s insurance company. Your lawyer will deal with the property owner’s insurance company on your behalf; and, if the insurance company is unwilling to offer a fair settlement, your lawyer will take the insurance company to court.
How a Lehigh Valley Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help
While working to prove liability on your behalf is the main way that a Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer can help you after a serious accident, there are many other ways an experienced lawyer will be able to help you as well. For example, at Drake, Hileman & Davis, our lawyers will also provide assistance such as:
1. Helping You Understand Your Situation
From explaining your legal rights to walking you through the various types of losses you may be entitled to recover, your lawyer can help you understand your situation so that you can make informed decisions about how best to proceed.
2. Helping You Avoid Costly Mistakes
When you have a slip and fall accident claim, mistakes can prove very costly. Your lawyer can help you avoid mistakes that have the potential to delay the resolution of your claim or leave you without the financial compensation you deserve.
3. Helping if You Can’t Afford Your Medical Bills in the Short Term
If you, like many people, cannot afford to pay your medical bills while your slip and fall accident claim is pending, our lawyers may be able to provide a letter of protection to your healthcare provider that ensures you can continue receiving the treatment you need.
4. Advising You Throughout the Recovery Process
When you are dealing with a difficult and unfamiliar process, it is only natural that you will have lots of questions along the way. Our lawyers will be here to provide the answers and advice you need throughout the recovery process.
5. Handling Your Case at No Out-of-Pocket Cost
Our firm handles all slip and fall accident cases at no out-of-pocket cost to our clients. When you choose a Lehigh Valley slip and fall lawyer at Drake, Hileman & Davis to represent you, you will not pay any legal fees or costs unless we win your case.
Contact Our Slip and Fall Attorneys Today
If you are looking for personal injury or wrongful death representation after a slip-and-fall accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, the lawyers of Drake, Hileman & Davis are ready to discuss your legal options. We can meet you at our office or in your home. We maintain five offices for your convenience, located in Bethlehem, Doylestown, Allentown, Easton, and Stroudsburg. To contact our firm, call 888-777-7098. We can be reached 24 hours a day. We also provide translation services for our Spanish-speaking clients.
