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If they fail to do so and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for the victim's damages.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Who is considered a licensee in Pennsylvania?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>A licensee is a person who is given the privilege or &ldquo;license&rdquo; to enter or remain on someone&rsquo;s property with the consent of the owner or possessor of the property, such as friends and guests.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-5\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-5\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-5\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Who is considered an invitee in Pennsylvania?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-5\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>Public invitee &ndash; invited to enter and remain on land open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Business invitee &ndash; invited to enter and remain on land to conduct business with the land&rsquo;s possessor, such as stores, airports, and hospitals.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-6\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-6\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-6\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can a trespasser recover damages for an injury?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-6\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>A trespasser can recover damages only if the property owner is found guilty of wanton or willful negligence or misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-7\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-7\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-7\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What do I need to prove to win my premises liability case?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-7\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>In Pennsylvania, a plaintiff must prove the existence of a dangerous condition and that the property owner was aware of it. On the other hand, if the property owner created or helped in creating the dangerous condition, the plaintiff does not need to prove the owner was aware of the condition.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-8\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-8\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-8\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What types of losses can I recover in a premises liability accident?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-8\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><ul>\n<li>Past medical expenses<\/li>\n<li>Future medical expenses (e.g., surgeries, therapy, medications, long-term care, wheelchairs, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages<\/li>\n<li>Future lost income<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<li>Disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Scars<\/li>\n<li>Disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Emotional distress<\/li>\n<li>Loss of consortium for your spouse<\/li>\n<li>Damages to personal property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-9\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-9\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-9\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-9\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">How much time do you have to file a premises liability claim in Pennsylvania?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-9\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-9\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>The time period, or statute of limitations, is generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.state.pa.us\/cfdocs\/legis\/LI\/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&amp;ttl=42&amp;div=0&amp;chpt=55&amp;sctn=24&amp;subsctn=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two years from the date of the injury<\/a> to file a claim for damages. There are some exceptions, such as the date from when a person discovers the injury or if the injured person is a minor.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s quite common for injured people to have questions about their accident that occurred on someone&rsquo;s property and how Pennsylvania premises liability laws might affect them. If your injuries are serious and require extensive medical care, knowing your rights could mean more compensation for you. Contact the Philadelphia premises liability lawyers at 800-969-4400 for advice on how to pursue a claim.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":430,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_seopress_titles_title":"Philadelphia Premises Liability Lawyer | Free Consultation!","_seopress_titles_desc":"Our Philadelphia premises liability lawyers charge nothing unless you win your case! 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