Last week a 69-year old South Philadelphia Resident fell 10 feet into an open and uncovered manhole. Santo Musumeci was drying his car in the 1200 block of Jackson Street when he stepped into the hole. Musumeci was transported to Jefferson University Hospital where he was treated and later released. According to reports, the manhole …
Accidents and Premises Liability Law
When someone suffers an injury on a certain premises or property, the owner of that property is often considered responsible. Depending on whether the injured person was a trespasser, a business visitor, or a social guest, the premises owner will be held liable to different standards of duty for ensuring safety.
Major Snow Storm in Philadelphia
People are injured quite often in slip and fall accidents, but when conditions like snow or ice come into play, the possibility of injury occuring becomes even greater. It is always a good idea to shovel your driveway and lay down salt after a large amount of snow covers your property or sidewalk. This way, you can be more certain that people do not slip and hurt themselves during bad weather conditions.