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Does Your Pennsylvania or New Jersey Injury Constitute a PA or NJ Slip & Fall or Premises Liability Accident?

If you have been injured on industrial, residential, or commercial property in an accident caused by another party's negligence, you may be able to file a legal claim for compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and time away from work or lost future earnings.  You may be wondering what constitutes negligence in a New Jersey or Pennsylvania slip and fall or premises liability accident, or you may have arrived on this site wondering what the term premises liability means. Simply put, premises liability refers to the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe areas, facilities, or grounds (premises) and have proper signage or other forms of warning regarding potential hazards.  When visitors are injured because of defective sidewalks, slippery surfaces, or other safety hazards, property owners are often held liable for such injuries.  Among the common forms of negligence in Cherry Hill, surrounding areas of New Jersey, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia slip and fall cases are the following:

• uneven, cracked, or defective sidewalks

• potholes or other road hazards
• obstructions on walkways or floors

• unmarked or poorly lit stairs, stairwells, or paths

• slippery or unbalanced tiling or flooring
• icy surfaces or ground that hasn't been cleared of snow or other hazards.

The above list is not comprehensive:  if any unsafe condition on a property, whether public or private, has resulted in injury for you or a loved one, you may be able to file a Pennsylvania or New Jersey premises liability claim.  Slip-and-fall accidents (or accidents caused by tripping) are perhaps the most commonly mentioned types of premises liability accidents, but many other forms exist.  If you are unsure if your accident constitutes a premises liability claim, do not hesitate to contact the law office of Cooper & Schaffer for free answers to your important questions as well as free information and resources regarding premises liability and slip and fall accidents in Montgomery County (Norristown), Chester County (West Chester and Paoli), Delaware County (Media), Berks County (Reading), Camden County, Bucks County, King of Prussia, or any other surrounding area.  You may prefer to contact Cooper & Schaffer by filling out their online, confidential contact form  or by calling them at the office location closest to you.  With offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, AV-rated attorneys Brad Cooper and Jeff Schaffer encourage you to contact them at any of the numbers below (or online):

Philadelphia office:  215-545-7777
New Jersey office (Cherry Hill, NJ):  856-427-6955
Montgomery County office (Jenkintown, PA):  215-887-6850
Toll-free:  888-545-4755.

If you have sustained a serious injury in a NJ, PA, or Philadelphia premises liability accident, you may have been hurt in one of the following types of incidents:

• an elevator accident (often involving a fall down the elevator shaft)
• a swimming pool accident or drowning accident (sometimes resulting in the wrongful death of a loved one)

• a slip-and-fall accident or accident occurring after tripping
• an accident in a store, restaurant, hotel, or another public place (such as a shopping mall)
• a trip, slip, fall, or other kind of accident on a sidewalk
• an accident in which a deck or parking building collapses
• an accident caused by the absence of hand rails in a location in which hand rails are needed
• an accident occurring near a construction zone
• a chemical leak or spill (or exposure to toxic chemicals)
• a stairwell or stairway accident 
• a dog bite or attack by a dog
• another type of accident on industrial, commercial, or residential property.

As you may already know, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania slip-and-fall and other premises liability accidents can cause a number of injuries, ranging from minor bruises and cuts to burn injuries, back or spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or even fatal injuries.  As Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Pennsylvania premises liability attorneys , Cooper & Schaffer see many cases of traumatic brain injury from slip-and-fall accidents.

If you or a family member has suffered an injury in a PA or NJ premises liability accident , feel free to contact Cooper & Schaffer with your most pressing questions and concerns.  They will consult with you for free regarding your unique situation with compassion, professionalism, and attention to the details of your case.  Contact Cooper & Schaffer confidentially online or call them at their toll-free number, 888-545-4755. 

Blog for Slip & Fall Accidents

• Defective Pennsylvania Sidewalks: Watch Your Step
• When a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Accident Was Someone Else’s Fault

Library for Slip & Fall Accidents:

• Cracks, Holes and Other Sidewalk Defects That Cause Pennsylvania Fall Accidents   
  A defective sidewalk can be the cause of a serious fall accident. Read this article to learn more and contact a Philadelphia slip and fall attorney.
• A Landowner is Responsible for Plaintiff's Injuries as a Result of a Trip and Fall, Even When the Defect is Small/Trivial   
  Even where the defect on the premises is small, the landowner may still be held responsible for the injuries that result. If you have been injured in a trip and fall, contact Cooper & Schaffer toll-free at 888-545-4755.
• Moving Forward: 5 Steps to Take After a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accident   
  If you have been hurt in a New Jersey or Pennsylvania slip and fall accident, you won’t want to miss this article. It discusses five steps you need to take. If you are looking for answers to your questions, contact an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall attorney at our office today. Also, order a FREE copy of one of our books, Seven Ways to Destroy Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case or Seven Ways to Destroy Your New Jersey Personal Injury Case.
• Am I to Blame for the Slip and Fall Accident?   
  If you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you are probably wondering if you have a claim. Read this article for more information and contact an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall attorney from our office. While you are on our website, be sure to order a FREE copy of one of our books.
• Negligence - Impulse Display   
  The standard of care towards a business invitee is the highest duty owed to an entrant upon land. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania place of business, contact Cooper & Schaffer for free answers to your questions regarding negligence, liability, how to obtain compensation for medical bills and other expenses, or other concerns. Contact Cooper & Schaffer toll-free at 888-545-4755.
• What Constitutes Negligence in a PA or NJ Stairway Accident/Slip & Fall Claim?   
  Not every trip, slip, or fall in a stairwell that results in injury constitutes a New Jersey or Pennsylvania premises liability claim, but those that occur on commercial, industrial, or residential property and could be prevented by the property owner are typically grounds for a slip and fall claim. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania stairway accident, contact Cooper & Schaffer for free answers to your questions regarding negligence, liability, how to obtain compensation for medical bills and other expenses, or other concerns. Contact Cooper & Schaffer toll-free at 888-545-4755.

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