Hurt in a Slip or Trip? Our Philadelphia Injury Lawyers Fight for Maximum Compensation
A slick Wawa aisle in South Philly, a cracked Center City sidewalk, or loose stair treads in a West Philly apartment can send you crashing to the ground, and straight into mounting medical bills, lost income, and stonewalling from a corporate insurance company. When a slip-and-fall accident leaves you with head, back, or spinal-cord injuries, you need a proven Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer who pushes careless property owners to pay, now.
The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman is the personal injury law firm Philadelphians trust after serious fall incidents. Every slip-and-fall case is led by an experienced personal injury attorney who investigates unsafe conditions, secures surveillance footage, and, if a fair settlement isn’t offered, files a full personal injury lawsuit for maximum compensation. You pay nothing up front; our fee comes from the recovery we win for you.
Most Philadelphia slip-and-fall lawsuits are filed in the Court of Common Pleas—Trial Division. Claims against the City or SEPTA require Tort-Claims Act notice; our legal team handles every deadline.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Fall Accident Victims Trust The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman
Local insight. We document hazards in Rittenhouse restaurants, University City dorms, and Northeast strip malls, plus we know how Philly inspectors log safety citations.
Proven track record. Six- and seven-figure results in prior slip-and-fall claims, stair collapse suits, and icy parking lot cases show defendants that lowball tactics won’t work.
Full-service support. Our experienced slip and fall attorneys guide you through the legal process, coordinate neurologists or orthopedists, and deflect hostile adjusters.
Free consultation. Evidence disappears quickly; contact our law office the day the accident occurred to preserve camera footage and cleaning logs.
Common Philadelphia Slip & Fall Accidents We Handle
Hazard Type | Typical Injuries Sustained | Local Examples |
|---|---|---|
Grocery & Convenience Spills | concussions, herniated discs, torn meniscus | Wawa, CVS, Walgreens, ACME aisles |
Icy Sidewalks & Parking Lots | ankle fractures, knee ligament tears | South Philly row-home fronts, stadium lots |
Broken Stairways & Railings | vertebral fractures, traumatic brain injuries | Center-City walk-ups, SEPTA entrances |
Poor Lighting & Trip Hazards | facial lacerations, wrist breaks | Old City bars, Chestnut Street theaters |
Construction-Debris Falls | crush injuries, severe injuries | Northern Liberty rehabs, high-rise sites |
Whether the fall accident happened in a Walmart, Rite Aid, or private townhouse, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers trace ownership, maintenance contractors, and layered liability policies.
Pennsylvania Fall Liability Snapshot
Rule | Impact on Your Slip-and-Fall Claim |
|---|---|
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524) | File suit within 24 months or lose your personal injury claim—no exceptions for slow healing. |
Duty of Care for Property Owners | Businesses must inspect, correct, or warn of known hazards; ignoring leaks or ice equals negligence. |
Comparative Negligence | If you are 50 % or less at fault (e.g., reasonable footwear), you still recover; the award is reduced only by your share. |
Damages We Pursue in Personal Injury Cases After a Slip and Fall Incident
Economic: ER visits, surgery, rehab, future medical expenses, home modifications, and lost wages.
Non-Economic: Pain, emotional distress, scarring, loss of life’s enjoyment, and other non-economic damages.
Punitive: Extra sums when managers hide prior spills or ignore repeated code violations.
Our goal is to secure the fair compensation that pays every bill and funds long-term recovery.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall in Philadelphia
Seek medical treatment immediately. “Embarrassment” can hide serious injuries.
Report the incident to staff, demand a written report, and keep a copy.
Document the hazard: photos, witness contacts, and timestamped videos.
Save footwear and clothing as they provide tread and slip patterns.
Avoid detailed talks with any insurance company; give only the basics.
Schedule a free consultation with a Philadelphia personal injury attorney before evidence is cleaned or repaired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average payout for a slip and fall in PA?
Amounts hinge on injury severity and policy limits. Simple sprains may settle in the five figures; traumatic or life-altering injuries such as spinal or head injuries often exceed six figures.
How much do lawyers charge for slip-and-fall cases?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, typically 33% – 40% of the recovery, plus advanced costs, payable only if they win.
Are slip-and-fall cases hard to win?
With prompt photos, incident reports, and an experienced personal injury lawyer who knows Philadelphia codes, success rates climb sharply.
Speak With a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
Delay helps property insurers, not you. Contact the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman now. A Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer will review the facts of your specific case, explain next steps, and fight for the maximum compensation Pennsylvania law allows while you focus on healing.
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Cases We Handle in Pennsylvania
Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.