New Jersey Slip and Fall Injury Claims and Lawsuits
Some of the most common property-related injuries result from falls. Many people are seriously injured after slipping on spilled liquid in a store aisle, on an icy sidewalk, or in a snowy parking lot. Tripping over merchandise left in store aisles or on objects left on the floor of a nursing home are other common examples of things that cause dangerous falls.
People who suffer injuries in slip and fall accidents often feel it was their own fault in some way. While it's true that the law does require that people use reasonable care, that does not mean property owners or property managers are off the hook for dangerous conditions that they have allowed to continue.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to maintain their property so that it is reasonably safe, and to warn people of any known dangers that may be present.
- Property owners have a duty to clean up spills as soon as the spill is noticed
- Property owners must put up a sign or block off areas where the floor is wet
- Store owners must keep store aisles clear of tripping hazards
- Nursing homes must keep hallways safe for frail elderly residents to walk
- Property owners must shovel and de-ice sidewalks within a reasonable amount of time
- If a dangerous property condition persists or occurs repeatedly (such as a spill from a leaking roof), they must repair the leak
If you were injured because of the negligence of a property owner, the law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries, lost income, and other damages. Contact us for a free initial consultation about your premises liability case.
Personal injury lawyer John (Jack) Hoyt is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney. Only two percent of attorneys in New Jersey hold this distinction. Year after year, he has been included in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers"* list (top five percent of attorneys in NJ) by his fellow attorneys, and he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates in recognition for the high recoveries he's made for injured clients.
Our firm has handled slip and fall cases involving wet floors, icy or snowy sidewalks and slippery staircases in retail stores, on private property and on government property. We understand that trip or slip and fall accidents can result in extremely serious injuries that can affect both your ability to work and your ability to enjoy life, such as:
- Broken wrists and arms, and broken hips (especially in the elderly)
- Back injuries, such as herniated discs
Seriously Injured? Call (888) 367-0645 to Talk to a Lawyer With More Than 25 Years of Experience. We Can Help.
If you were injured in a fall, we can help. Contact the Morristown, New Jersey, law office of John S. Hoyt to schedule a free initial consultation.
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