Defective Shopping Carts and Customer Injuries in Pennsylvania Retail Stores Shopping carts are used every day in Pennsylvania stores. People rely on them to move food and other items. Most customers do not think twice about safety. They assume carts will work as expected. When a cart fails, … [Read more...]
When Poor Lighting Leads to Slip and Fall Accidents in PA
Every Pennsylvania knows to be cautious of icy sidewalks during winter, but fewer people realize that poor lighting during shorter days and early sunsets can be just as dangerous when walking through parking lots, stairways, and entrances. Poor lighting turns ordinary spaces into hidden hazards. … [Read more...]
When Store Owners May Be Liable For Wet Floor Falls
Grocery stores are busy places. People move fast through aisles and checkout lanes. Spills can happen at any time. During a storm, many pairs of wet shoes travel in and out. This creates a real risk for falls. These risks affect shoppers every day. A wet floor can be hard to see. Clear liquids … [Read more...]
Specific Rules Exist for Suing Municipalities
Suing Municipalities for Injuries in Public Spaces All 50 states and the municipalities that they comprise are protected by a concept known as "sovereign immunity," which is government immunity from lawsuits. Nevertheless, every state has passed laws that waive this immunity to some degree. Those … [Read more...]
A Slip and Fall Accident Can Have Long-term Repercussions
Injuries That Often Result From a Slip and Fall Accident A simple activity, such as walking to the restroom at work or strolling through the mall with a friend, can lead to serious injuries if you slip and fall. Wet floors, debris left lying in a walkway, and numerous other issues can make public … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Property Is Failing to Protect People From COVID-19
Signs That a Property Is Likely to Spread COVID With almost 5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States as of August 2020, it is important for landlords, retailers, and restaurant owners to provide safe environments for clients. Unfortunately, some are failing to meet basic safety … [Read more...]
Don’t Let the BedBugs Bite
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Don't Let the BedBugs Bite A recent article indicated that the School District of Philadelphia has had a bedbug problem at Dobbins High School, and that the students are safe while the school cleans the property. As a personal injury attorney who has been handling bedbug-related litigation for … [Read more...]
Philadelphia City Hall Bed Bug Infestation
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Bed Bug Infestation at Philadelphia City Hall I was sorry to hear about the bed bug infestation in a portion of the Philadelphia City Hall building. As a personal injury attorney who has represented numerous individuals against landlords, hotels, and movie theaters, I know how difficult it is to … [Read more...]
What is an Attractive Nuisance?
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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, … [Read more...]
Injuries at Amusement Parks
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Studies conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that nearly 10,000 people are hurt every year in accidents at amusement parks. Over a 14 year period, more than 50 people died in amusement park accidents, with more than one in four deaths coming on roller coasters. About half … [Read more...]