South Jersey Premises Liability Lawyer

Experienced Premises Liability Attorney Seeks Just Compensation for Injured Clients in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

Every year, nearly nine million people are rushed to emergency rooms because of premises liability injuries. In the United States, slip and fall accidents alone are one of the most frequent causes of unintentional injuries. Even if a person survives a fall, its impact may have effects, which are felt for the rest of the person’s life.  In some cases, the hurt or pain never goes away and some normal functions needed for daily activities are lost and never recovered. Others will struggle to pay for hefty medical bills and lost wages due to the significance of their injuries. Not every casualty of a premises liability accident may realize it right away, but in a significant number of these cases, someone else’s negligence was the proximate cause of the accident. In situations like this, an experienced South Jersey premises liability lawyer can help you fight for just compensation for your injuries.

If you or a loved one got seriously injured in a premises liability accident anywhere in New Jersey, and you have a well-founded belief that it was due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may be able to ask for compensation and damages. At Gelman Law, LLC our legal team has years of experience and skills to help you successfully handle your claim, to the full extent of the damages you deserve.

Contact a qualified South Jersey premises liability lawyer from our firm today for a free consultation about your case.

Types of Cases a Dedicated South Jersey Premises Liability Lawyer from Gelman Law Can Handle on Your Behalf

An experienced South Jersey premises liability lawyer at Gelman Law, LLC can handle any type of premises liability claims in NJ, including:

• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Casino Accidents
• Supermarket Accidents
• Hotel Accidents
• Negligent Security Accidents
• Dog Bite Injuries
• Swimming Pool Accidents
• Elevator Accidents
• Escalator Accidents
• And more

Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents

Premises liability claims encompass a wide variety of negligent behaviors by the owner or possessor of a property.  These negligent behaviors include, but are not limited, to:

• Slippery, wet, or slick floors, stairs, or porches
• Icy or wet exterior walkways or pathways
• Cracked, uneven, or broken pavements or sidewalks
• Poor or insufficient lighting
• Neglected flooring or floor tiles in disrepair
• Carpets with ripped or loose folds or ends
• Defective or lack of handrails on stairways or ramps
• Obstructions or debris on floors, pathways or sidewalks
• Missing, defaced, or faded hazard warnings 
• Cracks, loose or protruding detached parts of stair steps
• Debris, oil, or other slippery substances on the floor, especially in supermarkets and other retails stores 

There are many instances when it is possible that the owner of the property where you tripped, slipped, or fell may be held liable for the injuries you sustained as a result of hazards in the place of the accident. The key to proving your premises liability accident claim in court is to show that what caused you to trip, slip or fall and get hurt, was the negligence or negligent actions of the owner of the property, or its manager or custodian. You must prove this claim by evidence that the court finds sufficient to support your claim and only then will you be awarded monetary compensation for the damages you’ve suffered as a result of your injuries.

These cases are often complex, usually requiring technical analysis of evidence, which is why it is best to hire a qualified South Jersey premises liability lawyer to handle a case like this on your behalf.

The premises liability attorneys at Gelman Law, LLC have the experience and expertise necessary to successfully handle your premises liability claim and help you obtain the full compensation that you deserve.

How to Find Out Whether a Property Owner is Liable for Injuries Sustained in a Premises Liability Accident

The property owner, manager, administrator, or custodian of the place where the premises liability accident occurred can be held liable if it can be shown that he or she knew or should have known of the existing hazards which caused the premises liability accident in the first place.

New Jersey property owners generally have an obligation to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. If they see, know, or should have known of a potential hazard, they are required to act quickly to remove the hazard before someone gets hurt. If a property owner or manager fails to do so, then this is considered negligence, and they can be held liable when someone trips, slips, and/or falls and gets seriously injured. 

The extent of a property owner’s duty depends upon the type of property involved and whether the injured party was classified as a business invitee, licensee, or trespasser at the time the accident occurred. 

To prove your New Jersey premises liability claim, you must show that the business or property owner committed any of these omissions:

• Acted careless or negligently in keeping the property safe;
• Knew or should have known of the existing hazards which caused a premises liability accident, but failed to put out a warning to protect guests or visitors who would not have known otherwise;
• Failed to maintain and monitor the property in a responsible way that would have avoided the premises liability accident from occurring.

In most premises liability cases, the property owner failed to take steps to warn of the potential danger. In some cases, there was a warning but it was not enough, or the defaced or faded notice or warning even made things worse. 

In order to prove that a property owner is liable for your injuries, a trusted South Jersey premises liability lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC will investigate the scene of the accident and attempt to prove the requisite elements of a premises liability claim.

Statute of Limitations for Premises Liability Claims in New Jersey

Premises liability accident claims are covered by a statute of limitations. This means that, generally speaking, any person who seeks to make a claim for compensation and damages from a premises liability accident must do so within two years from the date that the accident occurred. This is a serious deadline. If you miss out on this, you may miss out on all future opportunities to seek compensation for the injuries you sustained from the accident, and your legal right to pursue legal action could be restricted.

However, there are a few instances when some injured parties have an even shorter period of time to pursue their claim. For instance, with most federal or state entities, the claimant only has a few months to send official notice that he or she is going to pursue a premises liability claim. This is one of the most important reasons why you should contact a South Jersey premises liability lawyer at Gelman Law, LLC as soon as possible to consult us about your legal claim. 

Don’t wait for it to be too late before acting on your claim for compensation and damages. It is best to start the process early so that a qualified South Jersey premises liability lawyer from our firm can gather and preserve the evidence needed to prove your claim in court. 

Contact an Aggressive and Dedicated South Jersey Premises Liability Lawyer to Discuss Your Premises Liability Accident Case Today

To find out more about your rights, legal options, and the evidence needed to prove your claim, contact a dedicated South Jersey premises liability lawyer at Gelman Law, LLC. It is important that you choose a lawyer with a track record of success in this area of practice in personal injury law. As soon as you talk to us and engage our firm, we can map out a strategy and build an effective case to help you get the settlement or award of monetary compensation that you are legally entitled to.

Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs) About Premises Liability Lawsuits in New Jersey