Huntingdon Valley Premises Liability Lawyer

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If you were hurt in a preventable accident on someone else’s property, the owner or inhabitant may be liable for your injuries. They have an obligation to prevent unreasonable hazards and resulting injuries from occurring. Victims can hold them accountable and recover money for medical care and other expenses and losses. 

A Huntingdon Valley personal injury lawyer from Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, can help you file your case and fight for fair compensation after a premises liability injury. Founded in 2005, we have someone available to evaluate your case and answer your questions 24/7. Contact us today for a free, confidential case consultation

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Meet Our Attorneys

Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire

Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law.  He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

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Eric Rayz, Esquire

Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award.  Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. 

Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.

How Our Huntingdon Valley Attorney Approaches a Premises Liability Case

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC ensures every client receives personalized attention and compassionate care, treating their case with the respect it deserves. We understand how frustrating and challenging it can be to know who to trust after a serious injury on someone else’s property. Our firm has spent almost 20 years fighting for justice for individuals and families in Pennsylvania. 

Our attorneys handle every case. When you call our firm, you will speak to your attorney, and an attorney will handle your case review and intake. You can count on honest answers to your questions and all the information you need to make informed decisions in your case. We know the insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart, so you can count on us to fight them for you.

We represent premises liability clients in Huntingdon Valley, PA, based on contingency. We do not ask for upfront fees or costs and recoup our expenses only when we recover money for you. You only pay when we win your case. Contact us today to learn more.

Let Our Huntingdon Valley Attorneys Pursue Premises Liability Damages for You

When you suffer injuries due to a property owner’s negligence, you can hold them accountable through an insurance claim or lawsuit and recover fair compensation based on your expenses, losses, and injuries. You can trust our attorneys to manage this process while you focus on healing from your injuries and returning to your previous activities when possible. 

We help clients suffering from a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor fractures and lacerations to life-changing, catastrophic injuries. We understand the unique aspects of spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic amputation, serious burn injury cases, and other serious injuries. 

The possible recoverable damages after an injury accident include: 

  • Pain and suffering damages, including money for your intangible physical pain and emotional distress
  • Medical care costs for injury treatment
  • Estimated costs for future care and support
  • Income losses if you missed work
  • Diminished earning ability if you cannot return to work
  • Repair or replacement of damaged personal property
  • Related expenses with documentation, such as receipts

We also represent families who lost loved ones in this type of incident. The personal representative of the deceased’s estate can seek damages for beneficiaries like spouses, children, and parents. Our Huntingdon Valley, PA, wrongful death lawyer can help your family navigate this process and get justice for your lost loved one.  

Our Huntingdon Valley Premises Liability Attorneys Know How to Build a Compelling Case

At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we understand how premises liability injuries occur and what property owners must do to prevent them. When an owner or occupier fails to uphold their duty to provide a safe premises for guests, visitors, or customers, they may be liable when an injury occurs. 

Some common types of premises liability injuries include: 

  • Slips and falls
  • Trips and falls
  • Fires
  • Pool accidents
  • Electrical shock accidents
  • Negligent security incidents
  • Dog bites

Where Do Premises Liability Accidents Occur?

An accident at almost any location besides your own home could support a premises liability case. This could include the grocery store, parking lots, private homes, or even the common areas of an apartment building. Some locations where a Huntingdon Valley injury might occur include: 

  • Huntingdon Valley Shopping Center
  • Willow Grove Park Mall
  • In a specialty shop or boutique
  • In a restaurant along or near Philmont Avenue
  • In a movie theater
  • In a bar or club

No matter the locale, the story is the same. The property owner or lessee—generally the party responsible for property maintenance—must watch for safety hazards and resolve them as soon as possible when they occur. 

For example, imagine a spill at a neighborhood restaurant near your home. Staff should see the spill and clean it as soon as possible. If they continue to walk around it and you slip in it, the restaurant is likely liable for your injuries.

Determining Liability for a Huntingdon Valley Premises Liability Claim

Our attorneys understand how these cases work and what evidence is necessary to seek and recover damages for our clients. We investigate what happened and gather evidence to show:

  • A hazard existed
  • The property owner or occupier knew or should have known about the hazard
  • The hazard caused the accident
  • Our client suffered injuries

The types of evidence available will greatly depend on the hazard and how the injuries occurred. Some common types of evidence we use in these cases include: 

  • Surveillance video
  • Documentation of the hazard, sometimes in photos taken by victims
  • Relevant medical records
  • Eyewitness statements
  • Official reports, including those from police officers and other first responders
  • Scene surveys, including detailed photos
  • Expert testimony
  • Documentation of damages

How Our Huntingdon Valley Lawyer Recovers Money for Victims

Once we have the necessary evidence to support a convincing argument for compensation, we can demand a payout from the liable party or their insurance carrier. Alternatively, we could sue the property owner or another party in civil court and prepare to take the case to trial. 

Most cases settle out of court. Property owners—often large companies or successful businesses—do not want to spend the time and money necessary to go to trial. Their insurance carrier agrees to a settlement and our team works out the details. 

However, we will not settle just to close a case. Our team will take a case to trial and present our evidence to the jury. We work to compel them to award compensation to our client, holding the property owner accountable.

Timeline for Hiring a Huntingdon Valley Premises Liability Lawyer

You may have up to two years from your injury date to sue the property owner under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2). Families who lost loved ones also have two years beginning the day they passed away. 

However, you want an attorney on your side as soon as possible. The insurance carriers could try to find ways to reduce or deny your claim in the first days or weeks after your injuries. You will want to ensure someone knowledgeable about their tactics is there to take the call. This is where our team comes in. We manage all communication for you while building a strong case and aggressively pursuing maximum compensation. 

Talk to Our Huntingdon Valley Team About Your Premises Liability Injuries

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC provides free and confidential case evaluations for injured victims. We want to discuss your accident and injuries to learn how our Huntingdon Valley premises liability lawyer can help. You can reach our team in our Huntingdon Valley, PA, office today. Contact us for your free initial case consultation. 

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