Blog: Slip And Fall Accidents

Accidents can strike unexpectedly, and when it comes to public slip and fall incidents, they can occur anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. Whether you find yourself in a bustling mall, a cozy bar or restaurant, the grocery store, or even a serene park, the consequences of a slip and fall accident can be far-reaching. From […]

Slips and falls are one of the most common accidents that occur in stores and retail centers. As shoppers flock to stores during the holiday season, the rate of slip-and-fall accidents typically rises. Slip and fall accidents can easily cause injuries that are more serious than just some cuts and bruises. If you plan on […]

Did you know that slip and falls account for 21.3% of all emergency room visits? This startling statistic from the National Floor Safety Institute isn’t surprising when you learn just how catastrophic the injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident can be. At the Epstein Law Firm, P.A., we’ve represented clients who have been […]

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in a private home, things can get complicated for both the victim and the homeowner. This might occur at a birthday party where children run and play in a sprinkler in the yard, or maybe a cocktail party with several friends over a long weekend. If […]

When you were a kid, you fell down all the time. It was no big deal. However, unless you’ve made a career as an Olympic athlete or a stunt double, you probably haven’t had too much experience falling lately-and you’re likely out of practice. As a result, when you fall as an adult, you often […]

Despite lingering warm weather, a quick glance at the calendar reminds us that we’re now nearly half way through October of 2017 and winter weather is on the way to New Jersey shortly. Fall and winter are, of course, a mixed bag. Halloween gives way to Thanksgiving, which gives way to Christmas and New Years, […]

As another winter descends on New Jersey, treacherous conditions abound on roads as well as sidewalks and walkways. Slipping and falling on snow-packed, icy walkways may seem like a necessary evil for those of us who live here in the northeast. However, it’s important to know that property owners, private and commercial, have some responsibility […]

Halloween traditions have changed since many of us were younger and went door-to-door throughout our neighborhood and beyond in search of treats. Safety concerns have resulted in more parties and group events. However, many Bergen County kids (often with parents in tow) still go trick-or-treating. Homeowners have an obligation to keep their property as safe […]

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Monday that a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Cherry Hill will have the chance to defend itself against slip-and-fall charges in a retrial. The supreme court justices ruled that a lower court provided improper instructions to the jury that decided the previous case, which found the KFC negligent and […]

New Jersey kids often spend hours a week on school, park and other playgrounds. Whether they’re being supervised by parents, teachers or other adults, the risk of injury is still there. Few kids make it out of childhood without at least one injury, and perhaps a serious one. Over 200,000 kids suffer some type of […]