Building codes are local laws and state laws that set the standards of construction on residential, commercial, private and public property to protect the health and safety of the public. Violating any of these codes can subject the property owner or property manager to civil liability and in some rare cases criminal liability. Building codes regulate lighting levels, sanitary facilities, ventilation, fire safety, plumbing, electricity, energy conservation, door height clearances, hallway clearances, and sprinkler systems amongst other things.

When a property does not meet specific code requirements, it could be deemed unsafe or hazardous. If the property owner or manager negligently maintains any part of the property that leads to an injury, he or she may be held liable. It is estimated that there are thousands of injuries in the U.S. each year due to the failure to meet building codes. It is often hard to access if your injury has been the result of a building code violation, and dealing with government entities can be tricky and complicated.

Over the past two decades, we've built a reputation of integrity, skill and professionalism with clients, other lawyers, judges and the community- specializing in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, premise liability and products liability, plus insurance bad faith, worker's compensation and social security claims. In our three offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Marlton, New Jersey, our reputation with other attorneys, judges and insurance companies is extremely important because an attorney's ability to achieve a great result for a client is in part determined by opposing counsel's assessment and an insurance company's assessment of that attorneys skills. While a law suit is never fun, we want to express to you that we take each case personally, and we're dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you have suffered an injury in one of the following areas please contact our legal professionals for free legal advice today:

We are proud of our accomplishments including those of our founder Howard Silverman, who has been recognized for providing outstanding personal injury advocacy as reflected in his selection as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2008, and his induction as a lifetime member in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor held by less than two percent of all personal injury attorneys in the United States. We invite you to learn more about our Philadelphia personal injury law firm, our accomplished personal injury attorneys and our demonstrated track record of success.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992, fill out the online form to the right, or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.