Premises Liability (Slip/Trip & Falls)
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most frequent mishaps in the United States and often cause serious injuries and even death. Slip and fall accidents are often due to dangerous conditions on a person’s property. If you or someone you know has been injured by a fall on another person’s property due to unsafe conditions in South Orange, NJ, contact a slip and falls attorney, as you could be entitled to compensation.
Over two thirds of slip and falls are a result of improper maintenance, poor design, or a slippery surface. The potential for these accidents is everywhere: homes, sidewalks, malls, grocery stores, schools, and anywhere floors or parking lots can become slippery, wet, icy, and dangerous.
What Is The Legal Standard Surrounding Premises Liability And How It Relates To A Slip And Fall Or Trip And Fall Injury Case In New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the general rule is that a property owner is responsible for the proper maintenance of his/her property. Also, he has a duty to warn those lawfully using the property of any dangers or hazards that exist on the property.
What Are Some Examples Of Circumstances That Lead To Slip And Fall Or Trip And Fall Accidents That Cause Injury?
Some ways that falls can occur due to the negligence of the property owner include slips on liquid or other foreign materials left on the surface, trips on uneven or damaged surfaces, and un-cleared or improperly cleared surfaces due to weather events or otherwise.
What Are Some Examples In Which A Property Owner Would Likely Not Be Held Responsible From A Slip And Fall Or Trip And Fall Accident In New Jersey?
A property owner would not be liable to an injured person if the injured person was more responsible for the fall than the property owner. Property owners have other defenses available, as well, depending on the facts of the case. Injured individuals should consult of an attorney as soon as possible after the accident, so that those issues can be discussed in more detail.
If My Child Was Injured In A Slip-and-fall Or Trip-And-Fall Accident While Trespassing On Someone’s Property, Do We Still Have A Case?
In New Jersey, the general rule regarding a property owner’s liability for injuries to minors, depends on the age of the minor and the actions or lack of actions of the property owner. If the minor is under the age of seven, his or her actions cannot be used against him in deciding responsibility for the accident and resulting injuries. A person under seven years of age cannot be deemed negligent.
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