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Can I recover medical bills after a fall accident in front of a government building in Philadelphia?

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A: In certain circumstances, you can recover financial compensation for medical bills incurred as a result of a government agency’s negligence. There are several prerequisites to successfully bringing a claim against a government agency in Pennsylvania. Most importantly, there is a 6 month notice requirement.

Under Pennsylvania government liability laws, those who intend to bring a claim against a government agency must first serve notice on the proper agency within 6 months of the accident. In a subsequent lawsuit, financial compensation for medical bills, time lost from work and pain and suffering damages may be awarded. For free information about government liability for fall accidents at public buildings in Pennsylvania, click here.

It is important to note that other, non-government parties may be liable for a slip, trip and fall down accident that occurred in front of a government building. In many cases, private entities have  med pay on their commercial liability insurance policies. Med pay is a kind of insurance which provides a coverage for medical bills arising from injury. Most insurance companies will offer the med pay regardless of whether there is fault of its insured. Therefore, it is important to speak to  Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible.

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