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Slip and Fall Lawyer Cherry Hill
You were just going about your day. Maybe you were shopping at a store on Route 70, walking through a parking lot off Haddonfield Road, or visiting an apartment complex in Cherry Hill. Then the floor gave out. The ice wasn’t salted. The lighting was out. And in an instant, everything changed.
A slip and fall accident can feel embarrassing at first. Most people brush themselves off and move on. Then the pain sets in. Then the medical bills arrive. Then you find out the property owner is denying everything.
Here is what you need to know: property owners in New Jersey have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail to do that and someone gets hurt, they can be held accountable. At J. Fine Law Firm, our Cherry Hill slip and fall lawyers have recovered millions for accident victims across Camden County and South Jersey. We know what it takes to prove a premises liability case in New Jersey, and we do not stop until you get every dollar you are owed.
Call (888) 913-3899 for a free consultation. No fees unless we win.
Do You Have a Slip and Fall Case in Cherry Hill?
One of the most common questions we hear from Camden County slip and fall victims is: “Is what happened to me actually worth pursuing?”
The honest answer is this: if a property owner’s negligence created the hazardous condition that caused your fall and you suffered any injury as a result, you very likely have a valid claim. You do not need a broken bone to have a case.
You do not need to have been completely blameless. Under New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover compensation as long as you are found to be 50% or less responsible for the accident.
Quick Self-Assessment
| Question | If Yes, You Likely Have a Claim |
| Did you fall due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property? | Yes |
| Did you seek medical attention after the fall? | Yes |
| Are you experiencing pain, stiffness, or symptoms? | Yes |
| Did you miss work or expect to miss work? | Yes |
| Did you report the incident to the property owner or manager? | Strengthens your case |
| Were there witnesses or surveillance cameras nearby? | Strengthens your case further |
If you checked two or more of those boxes, a free consultation with a Cherry Hill slip and fall attorney is the right next step.
Common Slip and Fall Hazards in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is a dense commercial and residential township with a high volume of retail properties, restaurant corridors, apartment complexes, and parking lots. These are the conditions we see most often in Camden County slip and fall cases:
Wet and Slippery Floors
Any establishment that serves the public, from grocery stores on Route 70 to restaurants along Kings Highway, has a legal obligation to clean up spills promptly and post visible warning signs when floors are wet. A freshly mopped floor with no warning sign is not just poor housekeeping. It is negligence.
Icy and Snowy Parking Lots and Sidewalks
New Jersey winters create seasonal hazards that property owners are legally required to address within a reasonable time after a storm. Parking lots at Cherry Hill Mall, shopping centers along Route 38, and apartment complex walkways that go unsalted and unplowed create foreseeable risks for which owners can be held liable.
Poor Lighting
Dimly lit stairwells, parking structures, and entryways prevent visitors from seeing hazards until it is too late. If inadequate lighting contributed to your fall, the property owner may be liable even if the physical hazard itself was relatively minor.
Cracked and Uneven Pavement
Cracked sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, uneven curbs, and broken pavement are common throughout older commercial and residential areas in Cherry Hill. Property owners and municipalities have a duty to repair these conditions or warn about them. When they do not, falls happen.
Broken Stairs and Missing Handrails
Stairways in apartment buildings, retail centers, and public properties that are missing handrails or have loose, broken, or uneven steps are a leading cause of serious fall injuries. These conditions often exist for months before anyone gets hurt, which works in your favor when we investigate the property’s maintenance history.
Unmarked Hazards
Floor transitions, uneven mats, loose carpeting, and elevation changes between surfaces are hazards that property owners must either fix or clearly mark. When they do neither, they are liable for the consequences.
New Jersey Slip and Fall Law: What Cherry Hill Victims Need to Know
The Property Owner’s Duty of Care
In New Jersey, property owners owe different levels of care depending on why you were on the property. Business invitees, meaning customers and guests invited onto the property for commercial purposes, receive the highest level of protection. Property owners must regularly inspect their premises, fix known hazards promptly, and warn about any dangers they cannot immediately address.
Comparative Negligence: The 50% Bar
New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found to be 20% responsible because you were looking at your phone when you fell, your award is reduced by 20%. If your fault exceeds 50%, you recover nothing. Insurance companies and property owners will try to place as much blame on you as possible. Our job is to make sure the evidence tells the real story.
The 2-Year Statute of Limitations
Most slip and fall claims in New Jersey must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. If your fall occurred on government-owned property such as a municipal sidewalk, public building, or county parking lot, you may be required to file a formal notice of tort claim within 90 days. Missing that window can permanently eliminate your right to compensation. Contact us immediately if your fall involved any government-owned property.
Notice: The Key Legal Element in Premises Liability Cases
To win a slip and fall case in New Jersey, we generally need to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn about it. This is called the “notice” element. We investigate maintenance logs, prior incident reports, inspection records, and employee statements to establish that the hazard existed long enough for the owner to be held responsible.
What Your Cherry Hill Slip and Fall Case Is Worth
| Damage Category | What It Covers |
| Emergency medical care | ER visit, ambulance, imaging, immediate surgery |
| Ongoing medical treatment | Physical therapy, specialist consultations, orthopedic care |
| Future medical costs | Long-term rehabilitation, pain management, future surgeries |
| Lost wages | Income lost while recovering and unable to work |
| Lost earning capacity | If injuries affect your ability to work long-term |
| Pain and suffering | The daily physical and emotional impact of your injuries |
| Loss of enjoyment of life | Activities, hobbies, and relationships your injuries have taken |
| Out-of-pocket expenses | Transportation to appointments, prescription costs, home care |
New Jersey places no cap on compensatory damages in personal injury cases. What you are owed is what the evidence supports, not what the property owner’s insurer decides to offer you in the first few days.
J. Fine Law Firm has secured a $900,000 settlement for a slip and fall injury and a $280,000 settlement for a slip and fall on ice. These results came from thorough investigation, strong evidence, and a team that prepared every case as if it were going to trial.
What to Do Immediately After a Slip and Fall in Cherry Hill
The steps you take in the hours and days after your fall directly affect the strength of your case.
- Get medical attention the same day. Even if you feel like you can walk it off, injuries like herniated discs, torn ligaments, and concussions often do not show full symptoms until days later. A same-day medical record creates the documentation your case depends on.
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager. Ask them to complete an official incident report and request a copy for your records. This creates an official acknowledgment that the accident happened on their property.
- Photograph everything before you leave. Take pictures of the hazard, the surrounding area, any warning signs that were or were not present, and your visible injuries. If you can not do it yourself, ask someone with you to do it.
- Get witness contact information. Independent witnesses who saw the fall or the condition of the property are invaluable to your case.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to extract statements that reduce your claim.
- Call (888) 913-3899 as soon as possible. We respond within 24 hours and come to you.
Common Slip and Fall Locations in Cherry Hill We Handle
- Cherry Hill Mall and the surrounding Route 38 corridor, where retail property owners manage high foot traffic and seasonal weather hazards
- Route 70 commercial strip, home to grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping centers with frequent spill and wet floor incidents
- Kings Highway, a dense mixed-use corridor with aging sidewalks and frequent pedestrian traffic
- Apartment complexes throughout Cherry Hill, where landlords are responsible for maintaining common areas, stairwells, and parking lots
- Restaurant and bar properties, where spills, wet entranceways, and inadequate lighting are common causes of falls
- PATCO Speedline stations and surrounding transit areas, where platform hazards and weather conditions create fall risks for commuters
The Team Fighting for Cherry Hill Slip and Fall Victims
Jason Fine Law Firm’s Cherry Hill office is located at 402 Kings Highway South, directly in the community we serve. This is not a distant firm handling South Jersey cases remotely. Ciro Tufano, our Of Counsel NJ Senior Trial Attorney and New Jersey Super Lawyer, leads all NJ litigation. He knows Camden County courts, New Jersey premises liability law, and the specific legal landscape that applies to your Cherry Hill slip and fall case.
Your Legal Team
| Attorney | Role | Relevant Experience |
| Jason Fine | Founding Member & Senior Trial Attorney | 25+ years trial experience; 10-time consecutive PA Super Lawyers nominee; direct client access guaranteed |
| Joe LaRosa | Senior Trial Attorney | Active litigator across multiple PA and NJ jurisdictions |
| Ciro Tufano | Of Counsel / NJ Senior Trial Attorney | New Jersey Super Lawyer; leads all NJ litigation; owns NJ firm Madden Tufano |
Frequently Asked Questions – Slip and Fall Lawyer Cherry Hill
What is the statute of limitations for a slip and fall in New Jersey?
Two years from the date of the fall for most private property cases. If your fall occurred on government-owned property, you must file a formal notice of tort claim within 90 days. Missing either deadline can permanently eliminate your right to compensation.
What if I was partially at fault for my fall?
You can still recover compensation as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Your award is reduced by your percentage of blame. Property owners and their insurers will try to shift as much blame onto you as possible, which is exactly why having an attorney document the hazard and the property owner’s negligence is so important.
What if the property owner says they did not know about the hazard?
This is the most common defense in slip and fall cases. Our job is to prove they knew or should have known through maintenance records, prior incident reports, employee testimony, and surveillance footage. In many cases, we find that the hazard had existed for days or weeks before anyone reported it.
Do I need to have been seriously injured to have a case?
No. Soft tissue injuries, herniated discs, and knee damage may not look dramatic on the outside but can require months of treatment and significantly affect your daily life. The value of your claim depends on the documented impact of your injuries, not how they appear to others.
Is there any cost to consult with a Cherry Hill slip and fall lawyer?
No. The consultation is free and carries no obligation. J. Fine Law Firm works on a 100% contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
If you were injured in a slip and fall anywhere in Cherry Hill, at a store on Route 70, a parking lot on Route 38, an apartment complex, or anywhere else in Camden County, call J. Fine Law Firm.
The consultation is free. The representation costs nothing unless we win. And the team fighting for you knows New Jersey premises liability law, Camden County courts, and exactly what your case is worth.
No Win, No Fee. Ever.
J. Fine Law Firm, P.C. serves slip and fall victims across Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and all of South Jersey from our Cherry Hill office at 402 Kings Highway South, Cherry Hill, NJ. Also serving Philadelphia PA and Feasterville-Trevose PA. Se habla español.
