New Jersey Slip and Fall Attorney
A New Jersey slip or fall accident can result in serious injury. The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than one million people can expect to be injured in a slip and fall accident each year. These types of accidents frequently land a victim in the emergency room and can lead to costly expenses on the part of the victim.
If you suffered a slip and fall injury, a personal injury lawyer in NJ can examine the facts of your case and determine whether it is in your best interest to file a claim for your damages.
Liability for slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can occur virtually anywhere people pass. Malls, supermarkets, fast food establishments, or department stores can have slippery floors. Apartment garages or underground garages may not be lit properly. Injuries can include brain damage, spinal cord injury, fractures, broken bones, herniated discs, back or shoulder injury, knee injury, and muscle injury.
A property owner or landlord has an obligation to maintain property and keep it free of hazard. Failure to do so can result in liability if an injury results. A defective condition that causes someone such as a visitor to slip, trip, or fall can lead to liability on the part of the property owner.
If the slip and fall injury occurs at a workplace, a workers' compensation claim may be filed. A worker may also seek to file a claim for damages against other parties that may have caused the injury.
Some common causes of wrongful slip, trip, and fall injuries include the following:
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Personal injury lawyers can help with your NJ slip and fall lawsuit
A NJ slip and fall lawyer at Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. is available to evaluate your case and guide you through the process of making a claim for your damages. Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our injury lawyers.
