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Premises Liability Laws in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania premises-liability claims are shaped by general negligence principles, comparative fault, and the visitor’s status on the property. Claims commonly involve falls, unsafe property conditions, negligent security, and liability questions tied to both private and public land.
Last verified: 2026-04-16
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Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania premises-liability claims for personal injury generally must be filed within 2 years.
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Fault & Liability Rules
Pennsylvania applies modified comparative fault. A plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their share of fault, and recovery is barred if their fault is greater than the defendants’ combined causal negligence.
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Key Pennsylvania Statutes
Comparative negligence heavily shapes slip-and-fall and unsafe-property litigation in Pennsylvania because defendants often argue the injured person also failed to use reasonable care.
Pennsylvania limits liability in certain recreational-use settings to encourage landowners to make land available for public recreation, so special immunity questions can arise in outdoor injury cases.
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