We’ve all heard a story like this—a small child climbs a sand pile or wanders into a swimming pool, attracted simply by curiosity. Unfortunately, in many of these instances, all does not end well. The sand pile may collapse in on the child, or the child may not know how to swim.
Under the law, these types of conditions are typically known as “attractive nuisances.” This blog sets forth the conditions under which a landowner may be liable for damages for an attractive nuisance.
Though the laws are somewhat different from state to state, there are typically five conditions that must be present for a property owner to be held responsible under a theory of “attractive nuisance”:
Under a theory of attractive nuisance, a landowner has liability whether a child is on the property by invitation or as a trespasser. In addition, posting a “No Trespassing” sign will likely not exonerate the landowner, if the property owner knows or has reason to know that children who cannot read will trespass on the property.
To schedule an appointment with an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 215-622-2210 in Philadelphia, 610-563-2186 in the Lehigh Valley, or toll free at 800-228-1760. There is no charge for your first consultation.
We handle all personal injury claims on a contingency basis. We won’t charge attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your losses.
When you are injured on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, one of…
After an injury, you face medical bills, time off work, and stress. You also face…
After an accident, your medical records are some of the most important evidence in your…
After a serious accident, most injury victims expect the insurance company to cover their losses…
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Strengthening Your Personal Injury Claim When you’re hurt because…
When someone gets hurt in Pennsylvania, they can often still get compensation even if they…