Slip and Fall Lawyer (Premises Liability)
Stores, landlords, and property owners are supposed to keep their floors and walkways safe. When they don't and you get hurt, you shouldn't be left holding the bill. Tell us what happened and a real lawyer at Peretz Law Firm will look at it. We handle these cases in PA, NY, and NJ.
Get medical care right away, even for what feels minor.
Report the fall to the store manager or property owner and ask for a written incident report.
Take photos of what made you fall: the wet floor, ice, broken stair, or loose rug.
Take photos of the shoes and clothing you were wearing.
Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
Do not give a recorded statement to the property's insurance company.
Tell us what happened and we'll handle the insurance company so you can focus on getting better.
Start a free reviewIt's free to ask. A real lawyer will look at your situation and tell you honestly where you stand.
Start a free reviewNo, a store does not automatically have to pay for a slip and fall. To recover money, you have to show the store knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn people. Investigating and proving that is exactly what Peretz Law Firm does.
Yes. Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey use comparative negligence, which reduces your recovery by your share of fault rather than barring you completely. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault; New York lets you recover even if you were mostly at fault, with your award reduced accordingly.
Possibly. Property owners must clear ice and snow within a reasonable time, but the exact rules differ by state and city. Peretz Law Firm will review where and how you fell and tell you whether the owner had a legal duty to clear the ice that caused it.
The deadline to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the fall in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and three years in New York. Claims against a city, town, or government agency can require formal notice much sooner, often within 90 days, so call as soon as you can.
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