— Pennsylvania And New Jersey Slip And Fall Attorneys
Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyers
A fall can happen in a second and leave you with fractures, a head injury, or worse. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and when they fail, the people they injure deserve to be made whole. Fritz & Bianculli proves what a careless owner would rather hide.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases We Handle
We represent people injured by unsafe conditions in stores and restaurants, apartment complexes, parking lots, sidewalks, and workplaces — from spills and uneven walkways to broken stairs, poor lighting, and unaddressed snow and ice.
Proving a Property Owner Was Negligent
A slip-and-fall case turns on notice. We must show that a dangerous condition existed, that the owner knew or should have known about it, that they failed to fix or warn of it, and that it caused your injury. Evidence such as incident reports, surveillance video, photographs, and witness statements is often decisive — and it can vanish quickly, so acting fast matters.
Falls on Ice and Snow in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania applies the ‘hills and ridges’ doctrine, which limits liability for generally slippery conditions but allows claims where snow or ice was permitted to accumulate unreasonably. These cases are fact-specific and often more viable than people assume, which is why they are worth having reviewed.
When the Owner Blames You
Property owners and their insurers often argue the hazard was obvious or that you were careless. In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey you can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share. Countering the blame-the-victim argument is a core part of our work.
Serving Philadelphia and New Jersey
From our offices in South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, and Sewell, New Jersey, we represent injured people throughout the Philadelphia region and across New Jersey — with a special focus on South Jersey, from the Delaware River communities all the way to the Jersey Shore.
Injured by a dangerous property condition? Call Fritz & Bianculli at (215) 458-2222 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay no attorney fee unless we win, we are available 24/7, and we have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff ready to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue if I slipped and fell in a store?
You may have a claim if the property owner knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition (like a spill or hazard) and failed to fix or warn of it, and that condition caused your fall. Proving the owner’s ‘notice’ of the hazard is central to these cases.
How do I prove a slip and fall case?
You must show the property owner owed you a duty of care, a dangerous condition existed, the owner knew or should have known about it, and it caused your injury. Evidence like incident reports, surveillance video, photos, and witness statements is critical — gather it fast.
Who is responsible for a slip and fall on ice in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania applies the ‘hills and ridges’ doctrine, which limits liability for natural, general icy conditions but allows claims where snow or ice was allowed to unreasonably accumulate in ridges or from an artificial cause. These cases are fact-specific and worth having reviewed.
What if I was partly at fault for my fall?
You can still recover in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share of fault. Owners often blame the victim, so having an attorney counter that argument matters.