Slip & Fall Injury? Someone May Be Responsible.

Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. If you were hurt because of a hazard someone should have fixed, you may have a case. We'll connect you with an attorney who can help — at no cost.

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Types of Slip & Fall Cases

Premises liability covers a wide range of situations where property owners fail to maintain safe conditions.

Wet or Slippery Floors

Spills in grocery stores, mopped floors without warning signs, leaking roofs, and other slippery surfaces in businesses or public spaces.

Icy Sidewalks & Parking Lots

Philadelphia winters create dangerous ice and snow conditions. Property owners are required to clear walkways within a reasonable time after storms.

Unsafe Staircases

Broken handrails, uneven steps, poor lighting, and missing treads. Staircase falls often result in serious injuries including fractures and head trauma.

Uneven Surfaces

Cracked sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, loose flooring, and uneven transitions between surfaces that create trip hazards.

Nursing Home Falls

Elderly residents who fall due to understaffing, wet floors, or lack of supervision. These falls can be life-threatening and may indicate negligence.

Construction Site Hazards

Falls caused by debris, exposed wiring, missing barriers, or open holes on construction sites near public walkways.

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1M+
ER Visits from Falls/Year (US)
$20K–$50K
Typical Slip & Fall Settlement
2 Years
PA Statute of Limitations
< 5 min
Average Response Time

What You Should Know About Slip & Fall Cases

Proving Negligence

To win a slip and fall case, you typically need to show that the property owner knew about the hazard (or should have known) and failed to fix it or warn visitors. This is called premises liability. An attorney can help you gather the evidence you need.

Document Everything

If possible, take photos of the hazard, get the names of any witnesses, report the incident to the property manager, and seek medical attention right away. Even if you don't think you're seriously hurt, some injuries — like concussions or soft tissue damage — may not show symptoms immediately.

Government Property Has Different Rules

If your fall happened on government property (a city sidewalk, public building, or government office), shorter notice deadlines apply. In Pennsylvania, you may need to file notice within 6 months. An attorney can ensure you don't miss any critical deadlines.

Comparative Negligence Applies

Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence. Even if you were partly at fault (e.g., you were looking at your phone), you can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Other Types of Cases We Handle

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Slip & Fall FAQ

You need to show that the property owner knew (or should have known) about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it. Key evidence includes photos of the hazard, witness statements, incident reports, surveillance footage, and medical records linking your injuries to the fall. An attorney can help you build your case.
Possibly. If you fell because of a wet floor, debris, uneven surface, or other hazard that the store knew about or should have known about, you may have a premises liability claim. Report the incident to the store manager, take photos, and see a doctor. Then get a free consultation to evaluate your case.
In Philadelphia, adjacent property owners are typically responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in front of their property. The city may also share liability in some cases. Government property claims have shorter deadlines — in PA, you may need to file notice within 6 months.
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury. In New Jersey, it's also 2 years. If the fall happened on government property, shorter notice deadlines apply. Don't wait — evidence like surveillance footage may be deleted within weeks.
Depending on your case, you may recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical expenses. Severe falls resulting in fractures, head injuries, or long-term disability may result in significantly higher compensation.

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