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Somerset County Slip-And-Fall Accidents

Injured when you tripped or fell on someone's property in NJ?

One minute, you were shopping at your favorite store — the next, you woke up in the hospital. Or you were walking through a local park and fell on old stairs. Perhaps your young child slipped on an icy patch in a parking lot. Whatever the circumstance, you may be entitled to compensation if you are injured on someone else’s property, including private, public, commercial, or government-owned property. Our Somerset County personal injury lawyers can advise you on how to recover that money.

The Somerset County slip and fall lawyers of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC is one of New Jersey’s most respected legal practices. Our Somerset County slip and fall lawyers are all experienced, eager, and understand the intricacies of New Jersey’s premises liability laws.

What is considered a slip and fall accident in Somerset County?

Property owners, landlords, store proprietors, and sometimes tenants are responsible for exercising “reasonable care” to maintain their property. They must keep the premises free of hazards, and visitors and customers must be adequately warned if dangers exist.

A legally actionable “slip and fall,” or premises liability, case occurs when an owner fails to take reasonable care. If there was a hazard that wasn’t properly marked and you were injured, you must have been on the premises legally, and the owner must have known—or should have known—about the danger.

Case Study

$1.3 Million for Slip And Fall Accident In Somerset County

A Raritan woman was leaving the Time to Eat Diner in Bridgewater, N.J., and fell on the steps that had formed ice while she was inside.  She suffered spinal injuries, which required her to have two surgeries, leaving her disabled.

How do you file a slip-and-fall claim in New Jersey?

Since slip and fall accidents happen in several different places, who you pursue for damages varies. Your first steps should be seeking medical attention and reporting the incident to:

    • The store or restaurant’s manager, or

    • The government entity in charge of the property; or

    • The owner of the property you were on; or

    • The store or restaurant’s owner; or

    • The tenant occupying the property; or

    • The landlord in charge of the premises

Next, contact an accident injury attorney. Make sure you document the accident with the appropriate parties and have copies of your related medical records.

What defenses you can expect will be raised against you in your NJ slip and fall case?

If you take legal action, you will have some pushback from the property owner’s lawyers and insurance company. To defend their case, they may:

    • Deny the existence of a dangerous condition.

    • Deny having timely knowledge of the danger’s condition.

    • Claim you were negligent and caused the accident.

    • Claim you were negligent and should have observed the hazard.

    • Assert that your injuries were not caused by the slip and fall accident.

    • Assert that you had a preexisting condition or disease that led to your injuries.

Please don’t hesitate to talk about your legal options with our attorney in Somerset County. We can help you build a solid case with enough evidence to prove the property owner’s negligence.

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Call us today at (908) 495-6708 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at the Watchung, NJ, office or one of our other office locations across New Jersey.

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