Broken Glass

Anyone who has been cut by glass understands the damage shards of glass can cause. Even small pieces
of glass are capable of puncturing automobile tires and human skin. Whenever glass is broken, particularly
in a privately-owned area or workplace, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that
the glass is disposed of properly. In some cases, property owners who fail to address dangerous shards
of glass can be held liable for injuries.

Determining whether or not someone is responsible for glass-related issues depends on a number of factors.
Proving their accountability ordinarily means proving that their recklessness or negligence led to injury.
If someone’s actions directly lead to glass-related injuries, and if acting carefully would have reduced
the likelihood of injury, that person might be accountable for injuries due to their recklessness.

It is also possible to be held accountable due to negligence. Imagine a baseball shatters the window
of a store, throwing shards of glass. If the glass causes injuries as a direct result of the baseball’s
impact, the person who hit it may be held responsible. However, if the store’s owner fails to clean
up the glass in a reasonable time, he or she may be charged with gross negligence if it leads to an
injury.

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Cuts and gouges from broken glass can lead to life-altering injuries including damage to the eyes, nerves,
and tendons. If you or someone you love been injured by glass because of someone’s recklessness or negligence,
you may be able to seek damages. The Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal
& Abrams, P.C. will work with you to seek restitution for your injuries. To discuss your case with a
lawyer, contact
215-238-1130 today.