South Jersey Slip and Fall Attorneys

Contact Our Attorneys to Discuss Your Slip and Fall Injury

Everyone takes a tumble now and then. In many cases, a slip and fall is an embarrassing but otherwise harmless incident. However, in other cases, an individual is seriously hurt after a fall on a wet floor, icy sidewalk or loose stair tread. These accidents are much more common and much more serious than many people realize.

At Rosner Law Offices, P.C. our legal team is honored to help our South Jersey friends and neighbors get the compensation they deserve after a slip and fall accident. Our South Jersey slip, trip, and fall attorneys work with clients throughout the State. We are proud of the relationships we have built with the individuals and families we serve. If you have been hurt due to another person’s negligence or a property owner’s carelessness, we want to help you.

Understanding Slip and Fall Accident Statistics

Over the years, slips and falls have been a source of comic relief in movies and on television. Victims of slip and fall incidents have even been parodied as people seeking unjust compensation or attempting to take advantage of the legal system somehow.

As experienced New Jersey slip and fall attorneys, we know that nothing is farther from the truth. In reality, slip and fall accident victims are usually reluctant to pursue a claim. Most people just want to put their accidents behind them. Sadly, few people have the financial resources to pay thousands of dollars or more in medical bills or to take weeks or months off from work while they recover physically.

When you take a close look at the realities of slips and falls, it’s surprising to see just how serious these accidents can be. Here are some slip and fall facts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• 1 in 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury,
• Over 800,000 people are hospitalized every year due to falls,
• More than 95 percent of all hip fractures are caused by falls,
• Falls cause more traumatic brain injuries than any other type of accident, including car accidents and
• 3 million people are treated in the ER for falls each year.

Slips and falls can leave an injury victim with much more than bruised pride. At Rosner Law Offices, P.C., we work side-by-side with slip and fall victims to ensure they receive the resources, support and compensation they need to get back on their feet.

Who Is Responsible for My Slip and Fall Injury?

According to New Jersey law, property and business owners have an obligation to keep their properties free of hazards that can cause people harm. This obligation falls under the legal category of “premises liability.” These cases are often complicated because proving a person or entity had a legal duty to remove a hazard or to warn others of the presence of a hazard is not always straightforward.

Additionally, slip and fall cases typically involve an insurance company. The insurance company’s job is to pay out as little as possible for your injuries. To do this, the insurer may try to show that you caused your injury or that the property owner is not responsible for the condition that caused your fall. Our New Jersey injury lawyers are well-versed in the way insurance companies oppose legitimate claims. We understand their tactics and we have spent decades fighting to protect our clients’ rights.