Helping Victims of a Slip and Fall Accident
Have you been seriously injured because of a slip and fall on a commercial or residential property? Did a vicious dog cause a serious dog bite injury to you or a family member? Were you hurt because of a negligently maintained property? If so, you may have a premises liability claim against the persons responsible for maintaining that property or controlling that animal. At the law firm of Freeburn & Hamilton, we represent people who have been seriously injured, or whose family members were killed, in accidents on someone else's property.
In addition to having five office locations, we make house calls. If you are injured and find it difficult to travel, we can come to you.
Property Owner's Duty to Protect You
Premises liability refers to a property owner's duty to protect you against a slip and fall accident or another type of dangerous property condition. Property owners, landlords and people responsible for maintaining a property may be liable for injuries that are caused by a negligently created property condition. If a person's negligent conduct injures or kills you or a family member, schedule a free consultation with one of our firm's experienced personal injury attorneys. From offices in Harrisburg, Lebanon, Gettysburg, Thompsontown and Huntingdon, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania.
What Should You Do Following a Slip and Fall Accident?
There are certain things that you must know following a slip and fall accident or because of a dog bite. One of the most important things that you can do is to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer about your accident. Other things that you must do include:
- Report your accident to the property owner immediately
- Gather the names and addresses of any witnesses
- Take pictures of the accident scene
- Get treatment from a doctor
- Document all your injuries
We understand that you may be confused about your rights following a slip and fall accident. It is our job to navigate the maze of requirements associated with an insurance dispute. To learn more about your legal rights following a slip & fall accident or dog bite injury, schedule a free consultation with the law office of Freeburn & Hamilton.
