Slip and Fall Attorney in Lackawanna County, PA
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries, such as head injuries, brain damage, broken bones, and spinal cord injuries. Our slip and fall attorneys in Lackawanna County, PA can help you obtain compensation when your fall is caused by another person's negligence.
Statistics about slips and falls
- According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 25 percent of all spinal cord injuries are caused by falls.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people over the age of 65 are most at risk for serious injury in slip and fall accidents.
- Of those over the age of 65 who fall, an estimated 20 to 30 percent experience moderate to severe injuries that make living independently difficult and increase risk of early death.
- Hospitalization of the over-65 age group for fall-related injuries is five times greater than for other injury causes.
When can you pursue a slip fall lawsuit in Lackawanna County?
Both residential and commercial property owners have the responsibility to maintain safe premises. When dangerous conditions exist and the property owner does not post warnings or repair the hazards, the owner can be held liable for injuries that result. A slip and fall is a specific type of premises liability case and is covered under Pennsylvania premises liability law.
Examples of dangerous property conditions
Some property conditions prone to resulting in injury include—
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Contact us about your slip and fall accident in Lackawanna County
If you are injured in a fall, contact 3C Law to learn your legal rights and options. Time limitations to file your lawsuit may apply, so it is important to contact an attorney as quickly as possible.
If the at-fault party is a local, city, state, or federal government entity, laws may apply which may affect your rights as an injured person. At 3C Law, our Scranton personal injury attorneys can help you recover the monetary damages to which you may be entitled.
We offer a free consultation to discuss your fall. When we take your case, you owe no fees unless we recover through verdict or settlement.
Call 570-346-0747 or toll free at 855-346-0747 or contact 3C Law online today because any delay may affect your potential eligibility.
