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A slip and fall accident can leave you with serious injuries. You might be unable to work or care for loved ones while dealing with mounting medical expenses. However, you have legal options. Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition, free from dangers. If you slip and fall because of a hazardous condition the property owner should have addressed, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Work with an attorney at Cordisco & Saile LLC. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to discuss a potential lawsuit against the persons responsible for your accident.
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- Why Hire Our Slip and Fall Lawyers in Pennsylvania
- Our Slip and Fall Settlements
- Common Types of Slip and Fall Incidents
- What Compensation Can I Recover After a Slip and Fall Injury?
- What Is the Slip and Fall Law in Pennsylvania?
- Determining Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident in Pennsylvania
- Determining Whether a Party Should Have Known of Dangerous Condition That Led to the Slip and Fall
- Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident? Cordisco & Saile Can Help
Why Hire Our Slip and Fall Lawyers in Pennsylvania
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. Unfortunately, the smallest hazard due to a property owner’s negligence can result in painful injuries that linger for life, mounting medical bills, and missed time from work. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can fight for your rights and help you get your life back on track. The attorneys at Cordisco & Saile will take your slip and fall case seriously. We won’t stop fighting for you until you’ve gotten the compensation you deserve.
You deserve high-quality representation in your slip and fall case. The members of our legal team at Cordisco & Saile are diligent, nationally recognized lawyers with 30 years of experience representing people injured in accidents. Our office is passionate about helping those injured by others’ negligence get the justice they deserve. Our attorneys have won recognition from many respected organizations and have consistently been named to best-of lists in the legal field, such as the National Trial Lawyers Brain Injury Top 25, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent, and Super Lawyers.
We are proud members of the communities we serve and provide personalized representation in our clients’ times of need. We know a slip and fall accident can happen anywhere, so we have offices conveniently located in Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the Lehigh Valley.
We’re also honored to work with local unions to represent you efficiently if you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident on the job. We treat all our clients like family and will never stop fighting for you. We know you only get one shot to bring your claim, so we’ll work to get it right the first time.
"When people hire Cordisco and Saile, they're expecting the best. They're expecting you to fight for them from the minute they walk in that office into the minute their case is resolved and that's what we do here."
Our Slip and Fall Settlements
Our attorneys’ talents aren’t limited to trial. Our team of excellent negotiators and litigators has obtained numerous lucrative settlements and verdicts for our clients injured in slip and fall accidents.
Recently, our office recovered $700,000 for a Bucks County client who rolled her ankle in a pothole in a neglected Bensalem parking lot owned by a large commercial real estate conglomerate. The client suffered a severe left ankle injury that resulted in neurological issues and required extensive orthopedic surgery. The injury caused her to develop a permanent painful condition known as complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, which traveled up from her injured ankle into her neck, as well as her right shoulder, arm, and hand.
Our slip and fall attorneys at Cordisco & Saile successfully established that the injury and subsequent CRPS resulted from the accident.
Some other notable slip and fall settlements include the following:
- $800,000 recovered for our client who fell and injured his head and shoulder after being struck by a vehicle backing out of a driveway
- $166,000 recovered for our client after they tripped and fell on an uneven sidewalk outside of a county library resulting in a broken jaw requiring surgery.
My case is still ongoing, but I would never consider going to another firm for any future needs. I contacted a few of the “big” firms, and they just were not interested. I guess if it’s not a certain big payoff for them, they don’t want to be bothered. From the start, John Codisco made me feel like he was genuinely interested in my case. I would recommend Cordisco & Saile to anyone who is injured and looking for legal representation.
I had a great experience with Cordisco & Saile. I worked with Kevin Bradway and Joann Gefter. My case was a tricky one, but Kevin and Joann really worked diligently and navigated through every obstacle to get me a settlement that I’m happy with. They are a great team of people, especially intake paralegal Barbara Calderone who also was always a great help to me and someone who I could always depend on. I highly recommend them.
Common Types of Slip and Fall Incidents
Property owners owe a duty of care to those who visit their premises. This duty includes keeping the premises free of hazards that could foreseeably cause harm to a visitor. If somebody who owns or manages a property fails to keep the area free of foreseeable hazards, a slip and fall can occur and cause injury. These are cases in which a slip and fall injury law firm can assist you.
There are many ways slip and fall incidents can occur. Some common causes of slip and fall accidents include the following:
- Spilled liquid in a grocery or convenience store
- Debris in a walkway
- Ice and snow
- Slippery surfaces
- Exposed cords and cables
- Loose carpet or broken flooring
- Broken or uneven pavement
- Poor lighting
- Insecure railing or escalator or elevator malfunctions
These are just examples, and many more circumstances can potentially give rise to a slip and fall accident. These circumstances can occur in various settings, including a private residence, city property, or a commercial establishment. If the property’s owner or occupier didn’t keep the area free of hazards or failed to perform recommended maintenance, you may have the right to sue for your injuries.
Cordisco & Saile LLC has secured fair settlements in numerous past slip and fall cases, and we are proud of the results we have obtained for injured Pennsylvanians. Talk to us today to get started on your slip and fall claim.
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We’re not just your attorneys, we’re your neighbors. Growing up in Pennsylvania, we’ve built strong relationships with the local judges and courts, making us uniquely equipped to handle your case. Our services span from Bucks County and up to Lehigh Valley, ready to meet all your legal needs.
Get started towards your path for compensation by giving us a call at 215-642-2335.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Slip and Fall Injury?
You can seek compensation for the losses you’ve suffered due to your injury by filing a slip and fall claim. The exact types of compensation available will depend on how the injury has affected your life and how it’s expected to do so in the future.
Typically, you can pursue compensation for economic and non-economic damages caused by the accident. Economic damages compensate for the quantifiable costs and losses related to your accident, including the following:
- Medical expenses
- Hospital bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Pharmacy expenses
- Lost wages for missed work
- Lost earning capacity
- Expenses for help with essential tasks like child care, transportation, etc.
Non-economic damages compensate for the harder-to-measure impacts of the accident on your daily life. You can seek compensation for losses such as the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of activities
- Loss of consortium
Each case is different, and the circumstances of each case determine how much a slip and fall accident claim is worth. These include your injury’s severity, who is responsible for your injury, and each party’s degree of fault.
Some common serious injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents include post-concussion syndrome, a traumatic brain injury, a fractured tailbone, and other broken bones.
When you turn to Coridsco & Saile LLC, our Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyers will examine these circumstances carefully to determine your claim’s potential value.
A major factor affecting your compensation is whether you hire legal representation. Hiring an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer is the best path to getting the maximum compensation you deserve. Property insurance companies use a variety of tactics to minimize payouts, and the right attorney can level the playing field to give you the best possible odds of achieving a fair settlement or verdict.
What Is the Slip and Fall Law in Pennsylvania?
Slip and fall accidents fall under premises liability law. Pennsylvania property owners may be liable for foreseeable injuries or accidents that occur on their premises. The concept is rooted in the duty of care property owners owe individuals who visit their property. In Pennsylvania, slip and fall victims have the legal right to seek compensation if the property owner was negligent.
Pennsylvania has a strict deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. You have two years from the incident date to sue a business or private individual. If the defendant is a government entity—for example, if you were hurt on a city sidewalk or an escalator in a government building—you only have six months from the accident date to notify the government of the claim.
The deadlines can be tricky, and lawsuits follow very specific procedures, so it’s important to contact our slip and fall lawyers in Philadelphia and other surrounding areas as soon as possible.
Determining Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident in Pennsylvania
To build a viable slip and fall case, you must establish the following elements:
- The property owner owed a duty of care to the injured party. This duty requires property owners and managers to maintain a reasonably safe environment free from hazards to visitors.
- The property owner breached their duty of care by failing to address or correct a known or foreseeable hazard. A breach may include the failure to fix a dangerous condition they were aware of or the failure to provide adequate warning about the condition.
- The hazardous condition directly caused the injury or damages. The hazardous condition must have directly caused the slip and fall accident and resulted in an injury and other losses.
The key factor in slip and fall accidents is what a reasonable person would have done under the circumstances. This analysis may come into play if the owner or employee responsible for the accident claims they were unaware of the danger. In such a scenario, evidence may be necessary to show that another person in a similar situation would have noticed and corrected the issue more promptly.
Determining Whether a Party Should Have Known of Dangerous Condition That Led to the Slip and Fall
A slip and fall may not be another party’s fault but simply an unpredictable and unpreventable event. The defendant may argue that they did not know about the slippery spot you fell on or the uneven tile that caused you to slip, for example.
You and your attorney are responsible for demonstrating that common “reasonableness” indicates that the obstacle or defect should have been detected sooner and repaired or remedied before you fell.
Some common considerations include the following:
- The age of the defect
- The obviousness of the hazard
- Whether the property owner regularly maintained the property
- The reasonableness of the maintenance schedule
- The adequacy of the lighting
- The reasonableness of steps to contain or shield visitors from the hazard
- If an object created the hazard, the reasonableness for the object to be there
If you believe the property owner should have foreseen the hazard that contributed to your slip and fall accident, consult an attorney who specializes in Pennsylvania slip and fall cases and is familiar with premises liability law. Your attorney will review the facts with you, analyze potential contributing factors, and recommend legal actions you might take.
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Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident? Cordisco & Saile Can Help.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania and need help with your bodily injury claim, the premises liability attorneys at Cordisco & Saile LLC can help. Call us today at 215-642-2335 to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.
Our slip and fall accident attorneys are available to help you at offices around Pennsylvania. Learn more about the Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyers at our locations:
- Bensalem slip and fall attorneys
- Bristol slip and fall lawyers
- Doylestown slip and fall lawyers
- Bethlehem slip and fall attorneys
- Langhorne-Newtown slip and fall attorneys
- Norristown slip and fall attorneys
- Quakertown slip and fall attorneys
- Allentown slip and fall lawyers
- Bucks Town slip and fall lawyers
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“I was in a serious accident in 2021. My injuries were new however they mimicked some of the injuries I received in a 2017 accident. After treating with 2 doctors, both who stated my injuries were permanent, I was recommended to Cordisco & Saile. My attorney, Steven DeBonis, was wonderful. He listened and guided me through the process. He worked endlessly to ensure I received a proper settlement. I am so grateful for his effort and kindness. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed someone to fight for them. The staff was friendly, informative and helpful. They are the best legal team around. Thank you for all you have done.”
I had a slip and fall on Saturday, December 21, 2024. I waited a few days before calling Barbara’s firm and when I decided to reach out, I left a message late at night on the 23rd. First thing Christmas Eve day, Barbara calls me to let me know. She received the message and wanted to chat about my fall. She was extremely professional, detailed the process, and what they would look for in terms of backup documentation, but also instilled a sense of safety and security because she was kind, compassionate and empathetic. She gave the distinct impression that my case would be well researched thoroughly but also be done ethically without having me jump through a whole lot of extra hoops. Five stars, would highly recommend.”
“I had a car accident in January 2019. I called Cordisco and Saile. Michael Saile Jr. worked with me along with his associate Steve, and para legal Michele. They treated me with kindness and respect. I had injuries to my neck and spine. I went through months of physical therapy. The person who t- boned my car had no license, registration or insurance, therefore Mr. Saile had to put together a lawsuit against my own insurance company. I had limited tort insurance but Mr. Saile and his people fought to get me the most money that I was entitled to from my insurance company. It took four years due to the pandemic but they kept at it until they reached the maximum. I cannot thank them enough. Everyone in their office worked very hard for me. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who has had an accident, or any legal work.”
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