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Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Over City Pothole Fall, Citing Lack of Evidence

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Baranowski v. City of Newark, Docket No. A-2262-23, NJ Super., App. Div., Mar 11, 2025 - The plaintiff tripped and fell in a pothole in the City of Newark. There were no complaints reported about this pothole prior to this...more

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents: What You Do Next Matters

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In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly...more

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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California

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Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you've suffered...more

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Do You Need a Lawyer After a Slip and Fall Injury?

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The legal system can be complex, but an experienced lawyer can help you navigate it after a slip and fall injury. They can provide valuable insight and guide you through the process should you decide to officially pursue...more

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Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents in New Jersey: What You Need to Know

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As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, I understand the devastating impact a slip and fall accident can have on your life. Whether it’s a fall in a store, a slippery sidewalk, or even a poorly maintained stairway, these...more

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What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury in New Jersey Law?

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A car accident, slip-and-fall, or other incident can turn your life upside down when catastrophic injuries occur. These serious injuries go beyond sprains or fractures, leaving you out of work and with long-term or permanent...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Slip and Fall Accidents in Apartment Buildings: Understanding Your Rights in Colorado

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in an apartment building, the consequences can be particularly challenging. Whether you're a tenant or a visitor, injuries from a fall can result in medical...more

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Relying Upon Pennsylvania Law, the Federal Court Held that Maintenance Company Owed No Duty of Care to Injured Plaintiff

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Robertson v. Harvard Maintenance Inc., 2024 WL 1585598 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 11, 2024) - The plaintiff, while walking to work, slipped and fell in the parking lot on accumulated ice and sustained injuries to his hand, spine, head,...more

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A Guide to California Premises Liability Laws

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If you are hurt while on someone else's property in California, you may be entitled to compensation. The types of compensation that may be available depend on the facts of your case including the extent of your injuries and...more

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Determining Liability in a California Slip and Fall Claim

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Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that eight million people...more

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The Legal Dangers of Concrete Parking Stoppers

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When you pull into a parking space, you likely don’t give much thought to the concrete parking stopper at the end of the spot. These seemingly insignificant infrastructures are designed to keep your car from overstepping its...more

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Liability in Vacation Rental Injuries in California

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The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Navigating Florida’s Slip and Fall Cases

“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more

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Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more

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The Sufficiency of a Store’s Inspection and Maintenance Policies Are Only Relevant After Establishment of Notice of the Hazardous...

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Steffe v. Walmart Supercenter #2023, 2023 WL 6216712 (M.D. Pa. 2023) - The plaintiff, a customer at the defendant’s store, slipped and fell on a puddle located on the floor of the store’s restroom. The defendant filed a...more

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A Store Does Not Have a Duty to Constantly Monitor its Premises for Potential Hazards, and Any Alleged Failure to Monitor Is Not...

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Smalis v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 2023 WL 8479242 (W.D. Pa. 2023) - The plaintiff, a customer of the defendant’s store, slipped and fell on water located on the floor of the men’s restroom. After the defendant removed the...more

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Under Pennsylvania Law, Service of a Writ of Summons on Defendant’s Claims Administrator Does Not Constitute Valid Service.

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London-Walker v. Walgreens Family of Companies, 2023 WL 6465387 (E.D. Pa. 2023) - The plaintiff, a customer of the defendant’s store, tripped and fell on a mat located in the store. The plaintiff commenced the case in state...more

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Superior Court Requires Plaintiff to Name Passive Co-owner of Property as a Defendant or Suit Will Be Subject to Dismissal.

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Simone v. Alam, 303 A.3d 140 (Pa. Super. 2023) - The plaintiff slipped and fell on an icy walkway located adjacent to a property owned by the defendant and his brother as tenants in common. The brother was not named as a...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How Florida's Comparative Fault Laws Impact Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by...more

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Slip and Fall on Ice in NJ 2024

With plummeting temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways across New Jersey have become treacherous, turning a simple walk or routine outing into a difficult—and potentially dangerous—journey. It’s no...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Expect in a Florida Slip & Fall Case

When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first things you need to do is find out if you have a case. If you do, you may be entitled to financial compensation, but you may also need to act quickly to...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Identifying the Defendants in a Slip and Fall Case

When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first questions you need answered is, “Who do I sue?” Identifying the correct defendant (or possibly defendants) in your slip and fall case is critical, as you need...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Slip-and-Fall Cases: Avoid Common Mediation Mistakes

Premises liability cases are a common part of most plaintiff’s lawyer’s practices, with slip-and-fall claims typically making up a sizeable number of cases. As a longtime Florida defense attorney, and a mediator of...more

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Evidence of Prior Accidents Are Only Admissible If the Prior Accidents Are Sufficiently Similar

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Kunsman v. Wawa, Inc., et al., 2023 WL 3778865 (Pa. Comm. Pl. Montg. Co. Jun. 2, 2023) - The plaintiff slipped and fell on a yellow-painted surface in the parking area located on the defendant’s premises. During discovery,...more

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A Gas Station Store Was Not Liable for a Slip and Fall When There Was No Evidence as to the Duration of the Alleged Dangerous...

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McClure v. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Store, Inc., 2023 WL 3609158 (M.D. Pa. 2023) - The plaintiff slipped and fell in the defendant’s gas station store. The plaintiff parked his tractor trailer in the parking lot to...more

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