Slip And Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are among the most frequent causes of personal injury claims, and they can happen almost anywhere—from grocery stores to parking lots. These unexpected, dangerous incidents often result in significant physical harm that may require medical treatment, time away from work, and unplanned medical expenses. For claimants, determining liability is essential for pursuing …

Slipping and falling is not as simple as it sounds. When falling leads to injuries, and you are faced with weeks or longer of missed work and potentially long-term losses, you need a Newark slip and fall lawyer at your side. At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, our premises liability attorney in Newark helps individuals determine …

Few things can ruin a work trip or vacation than a serious slip and fall accident in a hotel. When that happens, you might be left wondering who will be held accountable for what happened. The answer depends on the specific circumstances, the nature of the injuries, and your legal representative’s knowledge and skills. To start, …

One area often discussed in legal claims for slip and fall accidents is the loss of enjoyment of life. This concept refers to the diminished ability to participate in activities that bring fulfillment and happiness due to injuries sustained in an accident. If you were injured in this type of accident, loss of enjoyment of …

Proving liability is only the first part of your slip and fall case. Even when you are able to demonstrate that someone else has a legal obligation to pay for your injuries, you must also quantify and prove your damages. The insurance company is always going to minimize your fall injuries, so it is up …

Winter brings snow and ice across much of the country, which blankets the sidewalks and creates a slippery, hazardous situation. Ensuring safety on your sidewalks is important for reducing the risk of slip-and-fall injuries. Proactive care and cautious movement help ensure safety on snowy and icy sidewalk surfaces. Walk carefully When you can not avoid …

The cold weather is here to stay for several more months. Snow and ice can accumulate on driveways, sidewalks and parking lots and it’s helpful to know what options are available if a slip and fall happens in these conditions. Businesses must take reasonable measures to remove snow and ice from their property to keep …

A slip-and-fall accident can cause serious injuries for a victim. Many factors, such as where the slip happened and what surface the victim was on when it happened, can contribute to the severity of the victim’s injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries can happen indoors and outside, during winter and summer, at night and in the daylight, and …

While both property owners and business owners have a duty to keep patrons and visitors safe from harm, slips, trips and falls result in serious injuries all over New Jersey. From engine oil saturating the pavement in a parking lot to upturned carpeting in the entrance of a shopping mall, individuals can be seriously hurt …

Slips, trips and falls happen every day across New Jersey and the rest of the nation. They happen at work, at home and on excursions to shopping malls, restaurants and movie theaters. Sometimes they occur due to the inattention of a person, while other times they happen because of bad design or negligence on the …