Top Allentown Slip and Fall Lawyers

A slip and fall is a type of personal injury case that occurs when someone loses their balance and falls due to a hazardous condition like a slippery floor or substandard construction. Another way to describe a slip and fall attorney is a premises liability attorney since slip and fall cases are typically part of premises liability laws (which fall under the personal injury umbrella).

Some of the most common locations where slip and fall accidents occur include:

Workplaces are among the most common areas where slip and fall accidents take place. If you were injured at work, you may be able to seek additional damages related to your employment. Speak with one of our workers’ compensation attorneys to discuss your case and learn more.

Nursing homes are also incredibly common places for this type of injury, in no small part because seniors are more susceptible to falling. If you or a loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident at a nursing home, our slip and fall law firm and Allentown nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers today.

No matter where your slip and fall injury occurred, seeking legal representation can be the first part of securing compensation. Learn more about your legal options today by contacting our personal injury lawyers in Allentown.

Remain where you are and check for any injuries. This is especially important if the fall resulted in any sort of head, neck, or spine impact—moving risks exacerbating these injuries and causing further damage. Even if you believe you are fine, move slowly and take note of any pain you feel. Stop moving immediately if the pain intensifies.

It’s wise to get checked out by paramedics or your doctor. A check-up can help identify any injuries sustained and can serve as important documentation if you take legal action. If possible, take photos of the accident area, focusing on the hazard that caused the fall in the first place. If there are any witnesses, trade contact information with them as well so you can back up your story with their first-hand accounts.

Once you have the chance and are in a private space, either write down or record yourself describing the events leading up to and immediately following the accident. Generally, the sooner you do this, the fresher the memory.

Whether or not you’re considering filing a claim, don’t make any agreements with any insurance companies or the other party’s attorneys on your own.

Finally, if you believe that there’s a chance that you have a legal claim, seek legal representation as soon as possible. At Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, we offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis. This means that if we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything.

Some of the most common types of injuries caused by a slip and fall accident include:

In the most traumatic of cases, slip and fall accidents can also lead to death. If a loved one passes away due to such an accident, you deserve space to grieve without worrying about the associated costs. Our wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania can help you navigate this tragedy and secure your family the compensation you deserve.

There is no set amount for how much can be recovered from a slip and fall accident, and it’s not possible or ethical to promise an outcome. Each case has its own unique factors that can influence final settlements and verdicts. When choosing a law firm to represent you after a slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania, it’s a good idea to read through firms’ past verdicts and settlements. That way, you can get a better idea of what types of cases they successfully managed.

At Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, we have a long track record of securing the maximum compensation possible, and we’re proud of what we’ve recovered for our clients. You can read more about our verdicts and settlements, which include a $875,000 slip and fall settlement for a 52-year-old man who suffered a serious back injury from an accident.

Like with all injuries, slip and fall cases have particular details that can influence what damages can be claimed.

However, some common damages claimed in slip and fall accidents include (but are not limited to):

Under Pennsylvania law, even if the victim was partially at fault for their accident, they are still allowed to seek damages, but the damages are reduced by one's proportion of fault: This is what’s known as comparative negligence. Pennsylvania's system of modified comparative negligence states that as long as the injured person is 50% at fault or less, they can still receive compensation. Determining liability is vital; talk to a team of lawyers for slip and fall accidents to help establish your percentage of fault.

This also ties into what is known as the “duty to look” in Pennsylvania. This states that a person has a duty to look where they’re going to avoid an obvious hazard (Lewis v. Duquesne Inclined Plane Co., 28 A.2d 925 (Pa. 1942)).

When determining who is most at fault in a slip and fall case, arguing proof of negligence will likely be central. While each person has a duty to look, there is also a duty of care. Duty of care is the legal obligation of someone to act or refrain from acting in a way that creates unreasonable risk or harm for others.

While the injured person has their own duty to pay attention to their surroundings, premises also have a duty to maintain a safe environment so as not to risk the health and safety of employees, visitors, or anyone else.

The best way to determine who to trust to represent your slip and fall case is to see what previous clients have to say. At Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, we are committed to protecting our neighbors—we treat every case like we’d take care of our family. To see what our Allentown lawyers have done for our previous clients, look through our testimonials page.

For more on our personal injury attorneys in the Lehigh Valley, find out more about our team.

The time it takes to settle and finalize a slip and fall case can vary depending on a number of factors, including the medical treatments needed, the number of liable parties involved, and more. Speak with a Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyer to learn more about the specifics of your case and what you can expect the process to be.