Personal Injury Lawsuit/Lawyers – Premises Liability, Dog Bites, etc. – Erie, Pennsylvania
A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an
accident. Any type of bodily injury as a result of an attack, negligence, recklessness, or accident can be categorized as a personal
injury. If you are the victim of an injury that was not your fault, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages
from those responsible for your injuries. On average 11,200 disabling accidental injuries occur each hour.
At the Travis Law Firm, our lawyers handle all forms of personal injury lawsuits. Whether you
have a dog bite or premises liability case, our lawyers can help. Our Pennsylvania attorneys serve Erie, Warren, and Crawford
Counties. Common causes of injury include:
If you have been the victim of any personal injury, contact the Travis Law Firm – with offices
in Erie and Edinboro, Pennsylvania. We can help you attain the financial compensation you deserve.
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Premises Liability
Pennsylvania premises liability law states that in the event that a person is injured resulting from the existence of a dangerous
condition on a property, that property’s owner or the party responsible for maintaining the property may be held legally responsible
for the injured party’s damages. Owners have a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for any person who enters their property
or establishment.
According to premises liability law, if a property owner or the party responsible for maintaining the site fails to provide a
safe environment, and as a result someone is injured, then the owner/responsible party can be held liable for the injured person’s
medical bills, lost wages, etc. Premises liability applies to homeowners, businesses, even owners of vacant or abandoned lots.
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of an improperly maintained or unsafe property, contact
our premises liability lawyers at the Travis Law Firm. We will evaluate your case and help you gain maximum compensation
for your injuries. Our premises liability lawyers – serving Erie, Edinboro, and all of
Western Pennsylvania – have achieved significant settlements for our clients. We are lawyers you can trust. Statutes of limitations
may apply, contact us today.
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Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are the most common premises liability claims. Laws dictate that property owners must provide safe, secure,
and properly maintained premises. Property owners may be held liable for slip and fall injuries regardless of why a person enters
a property. Businesses or homeowners may be held liable for slip and fall accidents. Common causes of slip and fall injuries
include:
- Slippery or sticky floors
- Uneven surfaces
- Unmarked step-downs
- Floor or stairway defects
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact our premises liability lawyers – with offices in Erie and Edinboro,
Pennsylvania – today for a personal injury lawsuit evaluation. We can help you get the financial compensation you are entitled.
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Swimming Pool Accidents
According to a recent study by the Center for Disease Control, nearly 3,500 submersion or drowning deaths occur each year. The
rate is particularly high for children under 16, who account for 25 percent of victims. Drowning is the second leading cause
of death for children under age five (350 per year). An additional 2,600 children are treated in emergency rooms each year for
near-drowning accidents. Most of these accidents happen in backyard pools. Property owners who have a pool are required to fence
around that area. If you have lost a loved one in a swimming pool accident, you may be eligible to file a premises liability
lawsuit. Also check out our wrongful death page. Contact
our premises liability lawyers today and arrange a case consultation.
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Dog Bite
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4.7 million people
in the United States are bitten each year. Nearly 368,000 people visit hospital emergency rooms each year as a result of a dog
bite (CDC). In fact, dog bites are the second most common cause of visits to emergency rooms (Weiss, Friedman, Coben; Incidence
of dog bite injuries treated in emergency departments). Dog bites send 368,000 victims to hospital emergency rooms each
year – an average 914 per day. Dog bites range from minor injuries to serious maulings resulting in permanent injury, even death.
In recent years certain dog breeds have been labeled as “aggressive” or “dangerous.” There are a number of factors which may make
a dog bite:
- Whether or not the dog has been fixed
- How much contact the dog has with people
- How the dog has been treated by its handler
- Whether or not the dog was provoked
- Genetics
Under Pennsylvania State law, dog owners are responsible for their dogs. The law states that the owner will be held liable for
a dog bite if the injury is severe or if the owner had notice that the animal was potentially dangerous. If you are the victim
of a dog bite, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Travis Law Firm – serving Erie, Crawford
and Warren Counties, and all of Western Pennsylvania. We will evaluate your case and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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The experienced lawyers at the Travis Law Firm can help those who are considering a personal
injury lawsuit. If you have been injured by a dog bite, slip and fall, or swimming pool accident you may be eligible to recoup
damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Providing exceptional legal representation to Erie, Warren, and
Crawford counties, Pennsylvania, our personal injury lawyers have achieved significant awards and settlements for our clients.
We handle all forms of personal injury litigation. Contact us today and arrange a lawsuit consultation.
If your injury is work-related or if you are unable to work as a result of your personal injury, visit our workers’
compensation and social security disability pages.
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