When you visit a person’s home or apartment, go to work in an office building, shop in a store, walk through a parking lot, or use an elevator or escalator, you have every reason to expect that you will be safe. Unfortunately, property owners and occupiers often fail to inspect their premises, fix hazardous conditions, or warn visitors about the risks they face. Their negligence can cause visitors to suffer serious slip-and-fall accidents.
If you have been in a slip-and-fall accident in New Jersey, you may have the right to bring a premises liability claim and recover compensation from the person, company or government that owns or controls the property. This compensation can cover your medical bills, lost income, pain, suffering, and more.
The experienced New Jersey slip and fall lawyers of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have more than 40 years of experience with helping slip and fall injury victims and their families throughout New Jersey. We have secured major settlements and verdicts for our clients who have been badly injured in a slip and fall accident and our lawyers understand how to build your case and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
We know what it takes to pursue full and fair compensation for those who suffer harm due to the negligence of property owners and occupiers. We want to help you, too. Contact us today to discuss your case in a free, no-obligation consultation.
How Can Our New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyers Help You?
As your case moves forward, our attorneys at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., will provide a wide range of valuable services to you.
For instance, you can expect us to:
- Fully investigate your slip and fall. We will inspect where your slip and fall occurred, gather photos and surveillance camera footage, interview witnesses, review your medical records, and more.
- Talk with experts. We may consult with knowledgeable accident reconstruction experts, medical experts, and others in order to determine why your slip and fall occurred and how your injuries have impacted your ability to work and enjoy life.
- Prepare your claim. We will submit a claim with the property owner’s insurance company and, if necessary, file a lawsuit in the proper New Jersey court.
- Seek a full and fair settlement. We resolve many slip and fall cases through negotiated settlements. Our goal will be to ensure that any settlement offer fully and fairly compensates you.
- Take your case to court. Unfortunately, property owners and occupiers may contest liability or challenge the amount of damages that you are seeking. Our highly skilled trial lawyers will be ready to present a strong case for you in the courtroom.
Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of an accident in which to file a personal injury claim in New Jersey.
If your fall occurred in an office of the New Jersey state government, a county government office or a municipal office, your claim is subject to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, which means that you must give notice of the accident and file a claim on certain special forms within 90 days of the accident.
If your injury happened on property owned or operated by the Port Authority of New Jersey, you must file a lawsuit within one year after the accident. Also, the Port Authority has its own tort claims notice requirement on forms as well.
So, don’t wait to get in touch with Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., about your slip and fall. Contact us today for a free consultation. We will charge you no legal fees unless we secure a recovery for you.
What Slip and Fall Accident Cases Do Our Attorneys Handle?
As attorneys who have served New Jersey since 1981, we have seen a wide range of slip and fall accidents involving property owners who failed to address a hazard on their property or to give a proper warning to visitors about the slip and fall risks they faced.
We assist clients in slip, trip and fall cases involving:
Snow and ice – Many property owners and occupiers fail to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and stairs within “a reasonable amount of time” or within the time period set by a local ordinance.
Slippery floors – Snow and ice can melt and puddle inside of a doorway, creating a hazard. Floors also become dangerously slick after they are mopped.
Spills – Merchandise in stores, including liquid items, can fall from shelves and produce slippery spots in aisles. Store owners (and their employees) should clean spills in a timely manner.
Clutter – Merchandise, equipment, tools, and debris left in the aisle of a store, on a sidewalk, or on a walkway can create a tripping hazard.
Uneven surfaces – Loose or damaged tiles, floorboards, carpets, or mats can cause a person to trip. Scaffolding, railings, and ramps can also be unsafe due to uneven or unsteady surfaces.
Open holes – Manholes, holes in parking lots or elsewhere in the landscape are dangerous, especially if they are hidden by the snow, leaves or tall grass or if they are not marked by fencing, cones or signs.
Insufficient lighting – Poor lighting in corridors, stairwells, and parking garages can obscure obstacles. Insufficient lighting can be a greater hazard as nights grow longer in winter.
Contact us today to discuss the specific hazard or hazards involved in your slip and fall.
Generally, business owners in New Jersey have a higher responsibility for ensuring their properties are hazard-free. This is because they solicit visitors. Also, under New Jersey law, business owners have a specific legal obligation to remove snow and ice under the state’s “natural accumulation” rule.
