New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer

A fall can leave you managing an injury while trying to explain what happened and obtain information from a property owner or insurer. Willis Injury Law helps people injured in slips, trips and falls in New Jersey evaluate their options. From our Hackensack office, we review the circumstances, the available evidence and the questions that need further investigation.

 

Request a free case review or call (888) 218-INJURY (4658).

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Understanding what caused the fall

Our review begins with the location, the date and the sequence of events. Tell us what you noticed before the fall, what surface or condition was involved, and who was present. A spill in a store, an uneven walkway, a loose mat or a stairway incident can involve different information and different people. We examine the circumstances of the individual incident rather than assuming that every fall presents the same claim.

 

We review information about the property and the people or businesses involved. Questions may include who controlled the area, how it was used, what records exist and whether anyone documented the condition. Photographs, witness accounts and incident reports can help us identify issues that require closer review.

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Evidence that can help us evaluate your situation

If you have them, bring photographs of the location and condition, an incident report, witness contact information and correspondence from the property owner or insurance company. Medical records, bills and records of missed work can help explain how the injury has affected you. You do not need a complete file before contacting us; an initial review can identify what information is missing.

 

Let us know whether cameras may have recorded the area and whether you received any request for a statement, authorization or signature. We can discuss those documents and the information that may be useful to the evaluation. Keep the questions you want answered together with the records you already have.

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How our team helps with a fall claim

Our work can include gathering relevant records, reviewing photographs and medical documentation, communicating with insurers and helping clients assess settlement offers. We explain the issues identified by the evidence and discuss next steps as the case develops. The available information, disputed facts and client’s goals guide those discussions; no outcome can be established from a brief website description.

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Led by Michael T. Willis

Michael T. Willis has 25 years of legal experience and previously served as a Special Deputy Attorney General in New Jersey for five years. He leads Willis Injury Law’s personal injury practice. Our approach begins with understanding the incident, its impact on the client and the information available to evaluate the matter.

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Common slip-and-fall questions

Can I request a review if I am unsure what caused my fall?
Yes. Explain what you remember and the information you have. We can discuss the questions that remain and whether further investigation is appropriate.

 

Is the initial case review free?
Yes. Willis Injury Law offers a free personal injury case review.

 

What determines the value of a fall claim?
An assessment depends on the incident, supporting evidence, documented injuries and losses, and available coverage. We evaluate the information specific to your situation and explain uncertainties rather than offering a generic settlement figure.

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Contact our New Jersey injury firm

Our primary office is at 1 University Plaza Drive, Suite 405, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Learn more about our Hackensack office or view our other injury services.

 

Contact Willis Injury Law or call (888) 218-INJURY, numeric dialing number (888) 218-4658. Our local office number is (201) 777-4302. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern, closed weekends. After-hours calls go to voicemail, and online inquiries are reviewed during business hours.