Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Blog | Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis LLP

On Monday, a jury unanimously rejected a $21 million Personal Injury lawsuit by a US District Judge against an Encino shopping center. The suit alleged that the escalator on which the judge was riding on August 12, 2005, malfunctioned, causing him to fall, injuring his knees, back, and shoulder.

The attorney for the judge asked the jury to award damages for medical bills, lost earnings, impaired future earnings, and pain and suffering. However, the jury took under two hours to come to the unanimous verdict against the judge. Defense attorneys praised the verdict as representing the evidence, saying "the jury was able to see the evidence accurately without concern that the plaintiff happened to be a respected judge."

The case shows again why it is important to find an experienced and skilled personal injury lawyer for your premises liability case. If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, contact the law firm of Pomerantz, Perlberger, & Lewis, LLP today to set up your initial consultation.