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Premises liability involves accidents that happen due to unsafe, dangerous conditions or negligent maintenance of property owned by someone other than the person that was injured or killed.

Property and business owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for people on their premises. Common situations that can cause premises liability accidents are slippery floors, uneven sidewalks or walkways, poorly lit steps, torn carpeting and inadequate security measures.

An area of premises liability claims that has recently increased in scope are claims against hotels, shopping malls and other businesses in known crime ridden areas that fail to protect their guests and customers. Many of these cases involve people that have been victims of rape, assault and armed robbery, who have been severely injured or killed because the business establishments failed in their duty to protect their customers or guests.

A claim for financial compensation because of an injury or death caused by unsafe conditions on someone else's property may make you eligible for payment of medical expenses, lost income, loss of future earning potential and pain and suffering. In the event of a death, the survivors and beneficiaries may be entitled to financial compensation as well.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed as a result of unsafe conditions on someone else's property, please contact the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of The Cochran Firm today.

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