Key Takeaways The owner of the property next to a sidewalk usually has the main duty to fix cracks and clear away snow and ice. The City of Philadelphia, SEPTA, tenants, and hired contractors may share blame when they controlled or created the hazard. Short notice periods and filing deadlines…
Key Takeaways Checking for injuries, calling 911, and gathering information at the scene lay the groundwork for any future claim. Pennsylvania's no-fault system means a driver's own insurance usually pays early medical bills, whereas the tort option on the policy affects pain and suffering claims. Strict deadlines and shared fault…
A tenant injured in a slip and fall accident on the stairs of a rented Fox Chase duplex in Philadelphia may have grounds for a claim against the landlord. Under Pennsylvania premises liability law, property owners who rent out homes must keep stairs and porch steps reasonably safe. When hazardous…
