After a slip and fall or other accident on someone else’s property, you need to know whether or not you can sue. Our lawyers can quickly determine if the property owner breached their duty of care and injured you, making them liable in a lawsuit.
You may sue property owners for injuries caused by hazardous conditions. Property owners should address hazards promptly or warn visitors of potential dangers. Failure to may make property owners liable for any medical damages, lost wages, and non-economic damages victims incur. You may only have two years to sue for premises liability in New Jersey, so do not wait to initiate your case with our lawyers.
Call Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. now at (201) 777-1111 for a confidential and free case discussion with our New Jersey personal injury lawyers.
When Can I Sue for Premises Liability in New Jersey?
You may file a lawsuit if you are injured on someone else’s property due to their negligence. Property owners have a duty to keep their properties reasonably safe from hazards and to point out hazards so visitors may avoid them.
Slip and falls are one of the most common reasons for premises liability lawsuits. Icy front steps, wet floors, and loose carpeting are top causes of slip and falls. Tripping accidents happen because of uneven flooring, poor lighting, and other hazards, and are also some of the top reasons for premises liability lawsuits.
Sometimes, part of keeping a property safe includes providing adequate security, like a security guard at a nightclub where altercations are frequent between patrons. If negligent security led to your injuries, you may also sue the liable property owner in New Jersey.
Don’t assume your own mistake or clumsiness caused your injuries, especially after a fall, and let our New Jersey premises liability lawyers investigate an accident on someone else’s property.
Who Can I Sue for Premises Liability?
The property owner is typically liable in a premises liability lawsuit. Even if they weren’t directly involved in the incident, the property owner may still be at fault.
For example, suppose you slipped and fell because of a spilled drink at a restaurant that the staff failed to clean up. Although the wait staff may have been negligent, the employer is also liable, as you can sue employers for their employees’ negligence while working.
If the liable property owner is someone you know personally, like a neighbor, you might feel uncomfortable pursuing compensation against them. We appreciate this and can tactfully handle these situations so you ultimately recover the damages you deserve.
How Do I Sue for Premises Liability in New Jersey?
Filing a lawsuit is complicated, so let our attorneys handle it for you. We can start by writing the injury complaint that lays out the facts of your case, identifies the defendant, and clarifies the exact compensation you’re seeking.
We will explain the duty of care the defendant owed you, how they breached their duty of care, and show the link between the defendant’s conduct and your injuries. We can then seek relief from damages, which we can track for you in the accident’s aftermath.
We can write a thorough complaint and file it on your behalf with the court. Once we do, the defendant will be notified of the lawsuit. Settlement negotiations may continue from there, and you may not go to trial if we get a good settlement offer out of court.
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Premises Liability in NJ?
There’s a time limit on how long you have to sue for premises liability in New Jersey. Try to file outside of the statute of limitations, and the court may dismiss your lawsuit immediately.
The statute of limitations for injury lawsuits in New Jersey is generally two years, according to N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2. New Jersey pauses the statute of limitations in some circumstances, and our lawyers can see if any exceptions apply to your case.
Two years isn’t much time to file a lawsuit. You may be understandably focused on recovering from broken bones, nerve damage, or other slip and fall injuries, rather than bringing a claim. Let us handle preparing your case to ensure it is filed before the two-year statute of limitations runs out.
What Damages Can I Get by Suing for Premises Liability?
We can help victims get full compensation when they sue for premises liability in New Jersey.
Economic Damages
Economic damages from an injury are almost immediate. You may have to go to the hospital directly after a slip and fall or other premises liability incident, resulting in expensive medical bills from the start. Your lawsuit can pay all medical bills you’ve incurred and expect to incur in the future.
Victims may also sue for lost wages in premises liability claims. Don’t attempt to return to work too soon, especially if doctors advise against it. Report all lost earnings to us so that we can accurately calculate compensation requests for lost wages.
We can review all the new expenses from the property owner’s negligence, like the ambulance ride to the hospital and child care services you’ve had to hire because of an injury.
Non-Economic Damages
You may also get non-economic damages by suing for premises liability. Any injury can be physically painful and emotionally distressing, causing intangible damages. The value of non-economic damages depends on the victim’s personal experiences, which is why plaintiffs often testify during premises liability trials.
There’s no limit on non-economic damages in New Jersey, and we may suggest going to trial if we think it will yield a substantial jury award for pain and suffering, as well as other damages.
Reach Out About Your Premises Liability Case Today
Call Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. at (201) 777-1111 today for a free case assessment from our Jersey City personal injury lawyers.