Scranton Premises Liability Lawyers
Board Certified Trial Advocates Serving Northeastern PA Since 1982
When you’ve been injured on someone else’s property because of a dangerous condition they knew about or should have known about, you deserve more than sympathy. You deserve accountability. At Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C., our Scranton premises liability attorneys hold negligent property owners responsible for the harm they cause under Pennsylvania premises liability law.
These cases hinge on evidence, and we build it carefully. Our approach is thorough and strategic.
We:
- Investigate the property’s history to identify prior complaints or incidents
- Obtain maintenance and inspection records
- Engage safety experts to document code violations and industry-standard breaches
- Establish that the property owner knew or should have known about the danger
- Build compelling evidence demonstrating their negligence caused your injuries
When you work with us, you get Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates with 80+ years of combined experience and a proven track record of overcoming aggressive property owner defenses to pursue full and fair compensation. Every client works directly with an attorney from the first call through resolution.
Call (570) 712-5545 or reach us online for a free initial consultation to discuss your premises liability case. Meetings can be held virtually for convenience. Hablamos español.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability law holds property owners and occupiers legally responsible for injuries arising from unsafe or dangerous conditions on their property. These parties have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises and warn visitors about hazards that aren’t immediately obvious.
When property owners breach that duty by failing to repair known dangers, neglecting routine maintenance, or ignoring safety standards, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. Establishing liability requires proving the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, had a reasonable opportunity to fix it, and failed to take corrective action or provide adequate warning.
Types of Premises Liability Incidents
Premises liability cases can arise from:
- Slip and fall accidents - Wet floors without warning signs, icy walkways, spilled liquids in stores, uneven surfaces, loose carpeting, or freshly waxed floors causing victims to lose footing and suffer serious injuries.
- Trip and fall accidents - Cracked sidewalks, broken stairs, uneven pavement, cluttered walkways, poor lighting obscuring hazards, or unexpected elevation changes.
- Inadequate security - Assaults, robberies, or violent crimes on properties with insufficient security measures where criminal activity was foreseeable based on prior incidents.
- Structural failures - Collapsing stairs, balconies, railings, or ceilings due to poor maintenance, building code violations, or defective construction.
- Negligent maintenance - Broken handrails, defective elevators or escalators, malfunctioning automatic doors, exposed wiring, or other maintenance failures creating hazards for visitors.
- Swimming pool accidents - Drowning or near-drowning incidents due to inadequate supervision, missing safety equipment, broken gates or fencing, or failure to comply with pool safety regulations.
- Dog bites - Injuries from animals on property where owners failed to properly restrain or warn about aggressive pets.
- Toxic exposure - Mold, asbestos, lead paint, carbon monoxide, or other hazardous substances where owners knew or should have known about contamination.
- Falling objects - Items falling from shelves, merchandise displays, or improperly secured building materials injuring customers or visitors.
Common Injuries in Premises Liability Accidents
The physical consequences of a premises liability accident can range from painful to permanently life-altering. Slip and fall incidents frequently cause broken bones, soft tissue injuries, and lacerations. More serious accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and nerve injuries requiring emergency care, surgery, and extended rehabilitation.
Injury severity matters directly to the value of a claim. Medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering awards all scale with the extent and duration of harm. When an injury causes permanent disability, it can affect earning capacity and quality of life for years to come. Documenting the full scope of your injuries from the start is one of the most important steps in building a strong case.
Why Choose Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C.?
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Accessible SupportWe offer free consultations, virtual appointments, and five convenient office locations to better serve our clients. Our goal is to make quality legal help easy to access when you need it most.
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Proven ExperienceWith more than 24,000 cases handled, our attorneys bring decades of real-world legal experience to every matter. We know how to navigate complex injury and workers’ compensation claims effectively.
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Local TrustServing Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1982, our firm has built a strong reputation rooted in community relationships and results. We are proud to be a trusted hometown law firm for generations of families.
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Personal AttentionEvery client works directly with an attorney, not a case manager or assistant. We take the time to understand your situation and provide individualized guidance at every step.