Based on the case results listed below, The Grossman Law Firm has secured slip and fall and premises liability settlements ranging from $400,000 to $787,500 for clients in New Jersey. These cases involve dangerous property conditions such as uneven sidewalks, wet floors, and poorly maintained structures.
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. When they fail to fix hazards or warn about dangerous conditions, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. Proving a premises liability case requires showing the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard.
Below are real settlement results from premises liability cases handled by our firm’s slip and fall lawyers.
Our Premises Liability Case Results
$787,500 | Trip and Fall on Defective Sidewalk | Monmouth County, NJ
Our client was walking on the defendant’s property when he tripped over a section of faulty, uneven sidewalk. He suffered significant injuries to his left shoulder and left wrist. He lost his job and could no longer perform routine daily tasks.
Injuries: Left shoulder and left wrist injuries
Treatment: Corrective surgery on shoulder and wrist
Experts Retained: Economist, vocational expert, engineering expert, orthopedic surgeon
Outcome: Settlement of $787,500.
Key Takeaway: Defective sidewalk cases require an engineering expert to prove the surface was faulty and the property owner was responsible for maintenance. When injuries cause job loss, an economist and vocational expert can calculate the lifetime financial impact.
$468,000 | Slip and Fall on Wet Floor in Store | Monmouth County, NJ
Our client slipped and fell on a puddle of water inside a store. She suffered a severe ACL rupture in her right knee and needed three complex surgeries to repair the damage.
Injuries: ACL rupture and sprain in right knee
Treatment: Two epidural steroid injections, three complex surgical procedures on right knee
Experts Retained: Liability expert, orthopedic surgeon
Outcome: Settlement of $468,402.
Key Takeaway: Stores have a duty to clean up spills and warn customers of wet floors. A liability expert can prove the store knew or should have known about the water hazard. ACL tears requiring multiple surgeries show the severity of the damage.
$400,000 | Trip and Fall at Farm (Premises Liability) | Ocean County, NJ
Our client was a guest at a farm and tripped over a protruding sawhorse at the end of a table. He suffered a left femur fracture, a left shoulder fracture, and a shoulder tear. He needed surgery on both his hip and shoulder.
Injuries: Left femur fracture, humeral head fracture of left shoulder, left shoulder tear
Treatment: One hip surgery, one shoulder surgery
Experts Retained: Orthopedic surgeon, billing expert, liability expert
Outcome: Settlement of $400,000.
Key Takeaway: Public venues like farms must keep walkways clear of hazards. Protruding objects that create tripping dangers are a clear sign of negligent property maintenance. A liability expert can establish the property owner’s duty of care.
Frequently Asked Questions: Slip and Fall Settlements in NJ
Q: What is the average slip and fall settlement in New Jersey?
Slip and fall settlements in New Jersey vary based on the severity of injuries and the strength of evidence showing the property owner’s negligence. The Grossman Law Firm has secured premises liability settlements ranging from $400,000 to $787,500. Cases involving fractures, ACL tears, or injuries that cause job loss tend to produce higher results.
Q: How do you prove a slip and fall case in New Jersey?
To prove a slip and fall case in New Jersey, you must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, and they failed to fix it or warn about it. Evidence can include security camera footage, witness statements, maintenance records, and inspection logs. An engineering or liability expert can testify about the hazardous condition.
Q: Can I sue a store if I slip and fall on a wet floor?
Yes. Stores have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for customers. If a store fails to clean up a spill in a reasonable time or fails to place warning signs around a wet area, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. The Grossman Law Firm has recovered $468,000 in a case involving a customer who slipped on a puddle inside a store.
