A simple slip and fall can change everything. One moment you’re walking through a store or parking lot — the next, you’re in significant pain, facing substantial medical bills and unable to work. To maximize your chances of getting full and fair compensation for your losses, you’ll need to establish who was at fault for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine fault and build a strong compensation claim that protects your rights from the start.
What Qualifies as a Slip-and-Fall Injury?
A slip-and-fall injury falls under premises liability law, which requires property owners to keep their premises safe. Under New Jersey law, property owners have a duty to reasonably maintain their premises in ways that minimize the risk of injury to persons legally visiting the property.
When a property owner fails to exercise reasonable care, an injured person may have a claim for damages. Accordingly, when someone is injured due to a hazardous condition—such as a wet floor or an uneven surface, poor lighting, or ice buildup—that may serve as the basis of a personal injury claim, depending on the facts.
Understanding Liability in Slip-and-Fall Cases
Proving slip-and-fall liability in New Jersey requires showing four key elements of negligence:
- Duty of Care: The exact extent of the owner’s duty of care depends on the facts of the case, but generally, property owners must take reasonable steps to maintain safe premises and protect visitors from foreseeable harm.
- Breach of Duty: The owner breaches their duty of care if they fail to reasonably maintain the premises by fixing hazards or fail to warn visitors of potential dangers.
- Causation: A dangerous condition on the owner’s premises must have caused the visitor injury.
- Damages: The victim must show actual loss, which may include unreimbursed medical expenses, lost wages or income, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship or consortium, and physical or mental pain and suffering.
How To Prove Fault and Strengthen Your Case
Building a solid slip-and-fall injury claim requires clear, well-documented evidence that supports your version of events. Key steps include:
- The use of surveillance footage: Video evidence can show how long a hazard existed and whether the property owner ignored it.
- A review of maintenance logs: These records reveal inspection schedules, cleaning frequency, and prior complaints.
- Witness statements: Neutral observers can confirm what happened and whether warning signs were missing.
- Expert witness testimony: Safety engineers, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts can establish how the hazard caused your injury.
- Documentation: Photos, medical records, and incident reports collected right after the fall can strengthen your case.
Calculating Damages and Maximizing Compensation
Recovering fair slip-and-fall compensation means understanding the full scope of your losses—both financial and personal. Damages in a personal injury case fall into two main categories:
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Economic Damages: These are measurable financial losses, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, medication, and assistive equipment.
Other economic losses include lost wages and loss of earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to work or limit future income potential.
- Non-Economic Damages: These losses are intangible and difficult to calculate, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Why You Need an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
Handling a slip-and-fall claim takes legal skill, strategy, and persistence. An experienced attorney can:
- Establish the necessary elements of negligence: Gather and present evidence to show breach of duty, causation, and damages
- Investigate thoroughly: Secure surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements
- Deal with insurers: Handle adjusters who often try to undervalue or deny valid claims
- Protect your case: Ensure deadlines are met and documentation is complete
- Present with precision: Build a clear, persuasive case that earns respect in negotiations or court
Take Action Immediately – Contact The Cintron Firm
At The Cintron Firm, LLC, we’ve spent more than 14 years helping New Jersey injury victims recover the compensation they deserve. Attorney Mark Cintron’s background as a former prosecutor gives clients a strong advantage when proving fault and negotiating with insurers.
If you’ve suffered a slip-and-fall injury, don’t wait to protect your rights. Contact us online or call 201-791-1333 or 917-494-5695 to schedule a confidential consultation today.

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