Swoyersville Personal Injury Lawyers

Premises liability holds property owners responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause injuries. In Swoyersville, this covers everything from icy sidewalks in front of businesses to broken steps in apartment buildings and poorly lit parking areas. The property owner must have known about the hazard — or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection — and failed to fix it or warn visitors.

You need evidence that a dangerous condition existed, that the property owner knew or should have known about it, and that the condition caused your fall and injuries. Our attorneys act quickly to photograph the scene, obtain surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and get maintenance records showing the owner's negligence. Timing matters because evidence like video footage is often erased within days.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's treatment falls below the accepted standard of care and causes injury. This includes misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and failure to obtain informed consent. Pennsylvania requires a certificate of merit from a qualified medical expert before you can file a malpractice lawsuit.

Pennsylvania's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. However, crucial evidence like surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and weather records can be lost or destroyed quickly. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your injury to ensure all evidence is preserved and your claim is filed on time.

Yes. Landlords in Pennsylvania have a legal duty to maintain rental properties in a safe condition. This includes repairing broken stairs, fixing defective railings, addressing water damage that creates slip hazards, and providing adequate lighting in common areas. If your landlord knew about a dangerous condition and failed to repair it, they can be held liable for your injuries.