Helping Injury Victims Who Have Been Hurt In Pennsylvania Ice And Snow Collisions
Winter weather is a seasonal reality across Pennsylvania, and with it comes the responsibility for property owners to address the ice and snow hazards that form on their premises. Failing to do so puts visitors at serious risk of injury. If you were hurt in a slip-and-fall caused by an uncleared walkway, icy parking lot, or neglected entryway, understanding ice and snow removal laws in Pennsylvania is an important first step toward protecting your rights.
At the law firm of Graham & Mauer, P.C., we dedicate our entire practice to helping injury victims hold negligent parties accountable. Pennsylvania law does extend certain protections to property owners in winter weather cases, but those protections are not absolute. Where clear negligence contributed to your injuries, we will work to build a strong case on your behalf and fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Snow And Ice Laws
The most commonly referenced law in relation to Pennsylvania snow and ice collisions is the hills and ridges doctrine. According to the doctrine, a property owner can be held liable if snow and ice has been allowed to accumulate in ridges or elevations that unreasonably obstruct travel. Many property owners treat this as their only responsibility, but there are other hazards that frequently require attention.
Adequate precautions must be taken to eliminate ice slicks and other hazards that are referred to as “unnatural conditions.” If the property owner is aware of an ice slick that has developed because of runoff from a downspout on its property, for example, and nothing to remove it, the property owner can be held liable if a victim slips on the ice and suffers an injury. These cases are very fact-specific. We thoroughly investigate every workplace injury claim we accept in order to present the most compelling possible case on our clients’ behalf.
Speak With One Of Our Attorneys About Your Ice And Snow Collision Claim
From our offices in Valley Forge and Harrisburg, we represent clients throughout Chester County, Dauphin County and other areas across central and eastern Pennsylvania. Contact Graham & Mauer, P.C., to schedule a free consultation with an attorney. You can contact us at 610-933-3333 or via email. An attorney will answer the phone when you call.
