Snow and icy conditions often cause injuries such as fractured ankles, wrists, arms and many others. Individuals can pursue a personal injury claim against the property owner for these injuries. However, Pennsylvania courts apply the “Hills and Ridges” doctrine that serves as a defense for property owners. The “Hills and Ridges” doctrine only applies to … Read more
A slip and fall at a nursing home can be devastating given the circumstances why someone is a resident there. You can have an elderly family member for whom a slip and fall can be a devastating and life altering event. Or you or a family member could be in the nursing home because you … Read more
If you have a slip and fall on the property of a business, you should report it to someone who works there – preferably a manager or someone else with authority. This will lead to an incident report being made about your fall, and someone from the store investigating it. This is important for two … Read more