Bergen County Slip & Fall Lawyers

All too often, people sustain serious, lasting injuries as a result of unsafe property conditions. That said, if you’ve been hurt due to a property owner’s negligence, you may qualify for compensation via a premises liability claim. Continue reading and contact the knowledgeable Bergen County slip & fall lawyers here at Feitlin, Youngman, Karas & Gerson, LLC for a free initial consultation.

Slip & Fall Claims We Handle

Here at Feitlin, Youngman, Karas & Gerson, LLC, our Bergen County personal injury lawyers proudly represent clients who’ve been harmed in a wide range of accidents, including those that occur on or in:

• Sidewalks
• Retail stores
• Parking lots
• Stairways
• Apartment complexes

Proving Your Premises Liability Claim

If you’ve sustained an injury in a slip or trip and fall accident, you will have to prove several things to qualify for financial compensation. They are as follows:

• The property owner had a duty of care, meaning they were responsible for keeping their premises safe for those who use it.
• The property owner either knew or should have known about the safety hazard and failed to remedy the issue timely.
• You were injured and incurred damages as a direct result of the property owner’s failure to fix the issue.

Recoverable Compensation

As long as you and your slip and fall attorney can satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim, you should receive compensation for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages from being unable to return to work
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma

Statute of Limitations Vs. Notice of Claim

Here in New Jersey, the statute of limitations for most slip and fall injury claims is two years. This means that those hurt due to unsafe property conditions will typically have two years from the date of their accident to file a premises liability claim against the negligent property owner in question. However, you should note that in some cases, such as when an individual sustains an injury on or involving property owned by a municipality or state, they will have far less time to file a Notice of Claim. These individuals are required to file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the date their accident occurred.

For this reason, after sustaining an injury, it’s always best to simply speak with an experienced slip and fall lawyer as soon after an accident as possible. Waiting past the statute of limitations under any circumstance will most likely result in you permanently losing your right to sue. Additionally, the longer you wait to file a premises liability claim, the harder it will be to satisfy the burden of proof, as witnesses can disappear, memories fade, and injuries heal.

Contact Our Skilled New Jersey Slip & Fall Lawyers Today

The bottom line is that anyone who has been hurt due to unsafe property conditions shouldn’t hesitate to retain the services of a dependable, aggressive personal injury lawyer who can fight for the full and fair compensation to which they are entitled. Over the years, we’ve helped countless slip and fall victims through the claims process, and we’re prepared to help you as well. Contact Feitlin, Youngman, Karas & Gerson, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation with our skilled legal team.