JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

When trying to find out if you should hire an attorney in Pennsylvania for a personal injury case, the most commonly discussed term is negligence. You have to prove that the defendant was being negligent.

What determines negligence?

There are five main things you need to show in order to prove that your accident was caused by negligence:

1. Duty – You have to prove that it was the duty of the property owner to provide you with a reasonably safe space to walk.
2. Breach of Duty – After you prove it was their duty to provide you that safe space, you must prove that they did not do so.
3. Cause in Fact – It is your job to show that the defendant was directly linked to the injury you sustained in your accident.
4. Proximate Cause – Prove that the defendant did not take foreseeable precautions to prevent the accident.
5. Damages – Show that you were actually harmed by the accident

Proving negligence is not always easy. You should seek the help of a skilled personal injury attorney to help you prove that your Philadelphia slip and fall accident was caused by another’s negligence. To find out if you deserve compensation, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., at 888-807-WORK (9675) to schedule a free consultation.