An icy sidewalk. A loose handrail. A wet floor. Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone and under various circumstances. While our children and the elderly population are most susceptible, even the healthiest and most careful individual can be seriously injured after a nasty fall. Insurance companies and property owners may try to stiff you out of the compensation you deserve for your fall. Don’t let the “big guys” trample all over your rights – get Morris County’s premiere slip-and-fall law firm on your side.
From broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, the Morris County personal injury lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC have seen it all. We work vigilantly to recover the maximum compensation available. Our slip-and-fall lawyers help good, honest people like you in Morris County and throughout NJ. We offer free initial compensation and require no upfront fees. Our Morris County clients can easily find our Dover, NJ, office or visit one of our other nine offices in New Jersey.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is the law governing your rights in a slip-and-fall case.
The most important factors are:
- Whether you were on the property legally and
- Whether the property owner knew about the hazard or should have known about the hazard; and
- If the owner adequately warned you about the hazard and
- The injuries you sustained were a result of the hazard on the property
Sometimes, it is obvious who to go after for compensation. A negligent condo owner, storeowner, or parking lot manager is a common liable party. However, sometimes you must file a lawsuit against multiple parties, such as a government body and the private person in charge of keeping sidewalks clean. Our Morris County slip and fall attorneys can determine who may be at fault.
What Can I Expect to Happen After I File my NJ Slip and Fall Claim?
Here are the steps to take after your slip and fall injury, and what to expect in a premises liability claim:
- Seek medical attention immediately.
- Retain all hospital bills and medical records.
- Take pictures of the area where you fell and any signage nearby.
- Contact our slip and fall lawyers in Morris County
First, our attorneys file a complaint on your behalf. Basically, this tells the property owner that you intend to sue. Hopefully, we can then settle the case quickly and out of court – most cases settle before they reach trial.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need to attend a deposition, answer interrogatory questions, attend mediation or arbitration sessions, or be involved in negotiations. You can expect the entire process to be resolved within a few months, but sometimes complicated cases may take over a year.
New Jersey Slip And Fall Accident Resources
- Are you suffering from an injury sustained after tripping or falling?
- Common places slip, trips & fall accidents happen in New Jersey
- Common causes of slip and fall accidents in New Jersey
- Potentially dangerous conditions for slip and fall accidents in New Jersey
- NJ businesses subject to slip and fall claims
- Is a nursing home fall different from a typical slip-and-fall accident in New Jersey?
- What damages are recoverable for a slip and fall injury in New Jersey?
- Types of slip and fall compensation in NJ
- What you must prove in slip and fall accidents in New Jersey
- How do you file a slip-and-fall claim in New Jersey?
- What can you expect to happen after you file a NJ slip and fall claim?
- What defenses can you expect will be raised against you in your NJ slip and fall case?
- Frequently asked questions about New Jersey slip and fall accidents
Contact our Morris County slip and fall lawyers today
When you don’t think anyone is on your side, the slip and fall attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC are here for you.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us online. Your initial consultation is free. You can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.