Practice Areas Personal Injury Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Slip & Falls

A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries, unexpected medical bills, and time away from work. Whether the fall happened in a store, apartment building, parking lot, restaurant, or other public property, unsafe conditions can leave victims dealing with long-term pain and recovery.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured individuals throughout Philadelphia and Pennsylvania pursue workers’ compensation after serious slip and fall accidents. If you were injured because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, you may have a premises liability claim.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall injuries are often caused by dangerous property conditions that could have been prevented with proper maintenance or warnings.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

  • Wet or slippery floors
  • Icy sidewalks or parking lots
  • Uneven pavement or cracked sidewalks
  • Loose flooring or damaged stairs
  • Poor lighting in walkways or stairwells
  • Missing handrails
  • Cluttered walkways or debris
  • Unsafe entryways or workplace floors

Property owners and managers have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors, customers, tenants, and workers.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can cause injuries ranging from mild sprains to life-changing trauma.

Common injuries include:

Many victims require emergency treatment, physical therapy, surgery, or ongoing rehabilitation after a serious fall.

How Slip and Fall Injuries Can Affect Daily Life

A serious slip and fall injury can impact far more than just your ability to work. Many victims experience ongoing pain, mobility limitations, and difficulty performing everyday activities after an accident.

Common long-term effects of slip and fall injuries may include:

  • Chronic back or neck pain
  • Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
  • Reduced mobility and balance
  • Ongoing physical therapy or rehabilitation
  • Time away from work and lost income
  • Emotional stress and anxiety after the accident

Some injuries may require surgery, long-term treatment, or permanent lifestyle adjustments depending on the severity of the fall.

Workers’ Compensation After a Slip and Fall Injury

If your slip and fall injury was caused by unsafe property conditions, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Future medical treatment
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or mobility limitations

Insurance companies often try to minimize slip and fall claims or argue that the injured person was at fault. Having experienced legal representation can help protect your rights and strengthen your case.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Slip and Fall Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how disruptive a serious fall injury can be physically, financially, and emotionally. Our team is committed to helping injured individuals throughout Pennsylvania pursue the compensation they deserve after a slip and fall accident.

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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