A property owner is responsible for the people on their property. They must take reasonable care that the needed repairs are made to stairs and sidewalks. Stairs must not be slippery so as to
create an undo danger and store fixtures must be safely designed and maintained to prevent potential injuries.

Premises liability is an area of law that covers liability in situations in which you are injured due to the negligent conditions on another’s property including the following:

• • Trip & falls
• • Slip & falls
• • Icy or wet surfaces
• • Broken or unsafe stairs
• • Uneven sidewalk or floors
• • Falling debris
• • Lack of warning signs or notice
• • Other dangerous or defective conditions

The most common premises liability injuries are related to slip and falls or trip and falls. Personal injuries associated with these cases often include fractured bones and concussions or other head injuries. A slip and fall injury on someone else’s property, such as a house, business, or nursing home, may happen in a split second, but the injuries may wind up causing you financial hardship from medical bills and lost wages. A dog bite may leave physical and psychological injuries for years to come. Inadequate security in a building may contribute to assaults, robbery, and murder. Personal injuries in situations such as these can cause physical, psychological, and financial damage.

Sometimes premises liability cases involve more serious, life threatening injuries and can sometimes result in wrongful death. Many people hesitate to bring suit against property owners because they feel guilty that they may harm a private citizen’s reputation or put a company out of business.

We want to assure you that both private citizens and businesses have insurance to shoulder the burden of incidents that take place on their property or with their animals. The attorneys at Mooney & Associates, a personal injury law firm, have the experience and skills to protect our clients’ long-term interests, while meeting their immediate needs. Generally, premises liability cases are settled out of court. However, receiving the best settlement requires an attorney who is prepared to go to court. We prepare each case as if it were going to trial. If the case does not settle, we have an impressive track record of successful jury verdicts.

Another common cause of injury is the slip and fall on an icy sidewalk, or on an uneven piece of sidewalk, or on debris on the sidewalk. The actual liability of the potentially responsible individual varies depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the mishap occurs. An experienced premises liability lawyer can determine whether liability may exist in a particular case and help the injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

At Mooney & Associates, our personal injury lawyers and staff go out of their way to offer professional service and give your case the attention it deserves. Our offices are conveniently located in York, Hanover, and New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and we are available evenings and weekends by appointment. We urge you to contact us today for a free consultation. We do not collect a fee unless we recover money for you.

When your future is at stake, contact Mooney & Associates. The attorney you choose does make a difference.

Mooney & Associates, Attorneys at Law, serves clients in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York cities and counties including the following: New Oxford, York, Lancaster, Chambersburg, Shippensburg, Gettysburg, Elizabethtown, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, Lancaster, and greater Harrisburg; Adams County, York County, Cumberland County, Perry County, Dauphin County, Lancaster County, PA; throughout Maryland and New York.