Owners and managers of properties in Pennsylvania have a duty under the law to maintain the properties in their care in a way that results in no harm to visitors and others. When they fail to hold up to this legal standard—and someone becomes injured due to this failure—then they can be held liable for any damages incurred by the injured party. Duty of care is a basic tenet of premises liability law. Hazards ranging from unsafe, slippery surfaces to faulty, defective wiring, shoddy construction, and violations of building or housing codes are all deviations from the standard duty of care and can all result in claims that you can file with the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
A Media premises liability lawyer with the Dan Doyle Law Group is ready to advocate for you as an injured claimant. Successful claims resulting from deviations of the duty of care require the expertise of a knowledgeable premises law firm with a history of handling premises law violations and the aftermath that ensues. This includes cases involving serious spinal cord and brain trauma, slip and fall injuries, and even worst-case scenarios – fatalities due to the negligence of a property owner.
In Pennsylvania, landlords and property owners are required to provide regular maintenance and see to the upkeep of properties under their control. Visitors, shoppers, tenants, vendors, and others who have the authorization to come on the property must be kept safe while conducting business or visiting the property. If a dangerous condition develops—for instance, if a faulty electrical wire is discovered, or a stair railing becomes loose—then it is the duty of the owner of the building and/or his representative (such as a property manager) to make sure that the hazardous condition is corrected quickly so that no one is injured as a result. Premises liability law can become complicated when it comes to determining who is responsible for the injuries of the victim. For example, in some cases, a property manager, property owner, and tenant may all share partial liability for a guest’s injuries. A premises liability attorney in Media can help flesh out the legal responsibilities of everyone involved and seek justice and compensation from the at-fault parties.
Similarly, people who shop, visit, or conduct business on someone else’s property must also act reasonably and responsibly in order to avoid becoming injured. If a premises liability claimant is found to be partial to blame for their injuries, then damages can be reduced to reflect their share of the liability. For example, if a judge finds that a person is 50 percent responsible for the sustained injuries, then a $100,000 award becomes $50,000.
The Dan Doyle Law Group offers years of experience in the area of premises liability law. If you have been harmed because of the reckless negligence of someone else, it is your right to hold them accountable for your damages. When you need a Media premises liability lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case.
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