Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C.
3000 Atrium Way
#IS 100
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (888) 727-1991
Fax: (856) 727-9616
E-mail: Ginsberg@ginsberglaw.com
Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises so that they are safe for guests. If a property owner or store owner fails to keep their floors free of dangerous substances and someone slips or trips and falls, the injured person may be entitled to recover compensation. At Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C., our slip and fall or "premises liability" attorneys have helped hundreds of people injured on unsafe properties obtain the compensation they deserve.
If you have any questions, or to make an appointment to speak with an attorney regarding your slip and fall injury, please do not hesitate to call our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office at (888) 727-1991. If you prefer, you may e-mail us, or fill out the form on the Contact Us page of this website and a representative from our office will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
Slip and Fall Accidents - An Overview
A slip and fall accident generally refers to a situation in which a person slips and falls or trips and falls due to a dangerous condition on someone else's property and is injured as a result. These cases fall under the broader category of cases known as "premises liability" cases, which refer to situations when an individual is injured on property or premises owned or maintained by someone else and the owner or possessor of the property is held liable for the injury. Slip and fall accidents can happen in a wide variety of places and involve various dangerous conditions. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can determine whether you have a case.
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Duties to Entrants Owed By Landowners and Occupiers
Under common law principles, which are still followed by many states today, property owners and occupiers owe different duties or have special responsibilities depending on how the people entering their property are classified. Entrants to land are classified as invitees, licensees and trespassers. Because how you are classified dictates what duty the landowner owed to you, your classification may ultimately affect your ability to recover for your injuries. An attorney with experience handling slip and fall cases can explain the classifications to you and how they affect your potential case.
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Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accident are extremely common and can happen in a variety of locations, including grocery stores, restaurants, office buildings and shopping malls or outdoors in parking lots or on sidewalks. While slipping and falling in a public place can be embarrassing, it can also be quite painful, resulting in serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, talk to an experienced personal injury attorney.
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Slip and Fall Accidents Involving Snow or Ice
Icy and snowy conditions are some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. Slick surfaces on sidewalks, outdoor steps and parking lots can be hazardous for pedestrians, especially if the hazardous condition is not obvious, as is the case with black ice. If you or a loved one was injured after slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk, an experienced personal injury attorney can explain your legal options.
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Liability of Retail Stores and Other Businesses
Retail stores and other businesses typically attract a large number of people who enter onto their premises to browse and shop or conduct other business. A large number of customers and other commercial traffic enter stores, offices and businesses every day, and slip and fall accidents are common in these venues. If you were injured after slipping or tripping and falling in a retail store or other business, the storeowner or business operator may be liable for your injuries. Contact a personal injury attorney for an analysis of your claim.
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