Pittsburgh Slip and Fall Lawyers

Premises liability claims involving unsafe property conditions and serious fall injuries.

Slip and Fall Attorneys Serving Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

A fall is not always someone else’s fault, but property owners may be responsible when dangerous conditions cause preventable injuries. Phillips Froetschel represents people hurt by unsafe floors, stairs, sidewalks, parking lots and other hazards in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania.

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We Identify the Hazard, Notice and Injury Impact

Slip-and-fall cases often turn on what the property owner knew, what should have been fixed or warned about, and how the fall changed the injured person’s life. Our team investigates photographs, incident reports, witness accounts, medical records and maintenance practices.

Unsafe Conditions That Can Cause Falls

Common hazards include wet floors, uneven pavement, icy walkways, broken stairs, loose railings, poor lighting, cluttered aisles, hidden changes in elevation and unsafe entrances or parking areas.

Fall Injuries Can Be Serious and Long Lasting

Falls can cause hip fractures, broken wrists, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, chronic pain, surgery, loss of mobility and long-term care needs, especially for older adults and people with preexisting medical conditions.

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Slip and fall answers

When is a fall a premises liability claim?

A fall may become a premises liability claim when a property owner, business, landlord or other responsible party failed to fix or warn about a dangerous condition and that hazard caused injury.

Quick answer

Phillips Froetschel helps people in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania pursue slip-and-fall claims involving unsafe floors, icy walkways, broken stairs, poor lighting, loose handrails and other hazards that cause serious injury.

Evidence that may help prove the claim

Helpful evidence may include photos of the hazard, incident reports, surveillance video, witness names, footwear, weather information, maintenance logs, medical records and proof of how the injury affected work and daily life.

Frequently asked questions about slip-and-fall claims

Is a business always responsible for a fall?

No. The case usually depends on whether the business knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to address it reasonably.

What injuries are common after a fall?

Common injuries include fractures, concussions, hip injuries, back injuries, spinal injuries, torn ligaments and traumatic brain injuries.

Why should I act quickly?

Photos, video, cleaning logs and witness memories can disappear quickly. Early investigation helps preserve proof of the hazard and the injury.

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