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    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.

    Injured In A Premises Liability Accident And Have Questions? We Can Help. All You Have To Do Is Call 856-861-4236 or Fill Out Our Convenient Online Contact Form To Receive Your Free Case Evaluation.

    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:

    Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents

    South Jersey Premises Liability Lawyer

    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:

    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:

    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.

    Get Advice From An Experienced Premises Liability Lawyer. All You Have To Do Is Call 856-861-4236 or Complete Our Online Contact Form To Receive Your Free Case Evaluation.

    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

    There was a warning about slippery walkways on the premises, but I did not see it because the letters were already faded and it was a bit out of view, can I still make a claim for my injuries?

    Yes, you can. A property owner is not only responsible for putting out warnings of slippery walkways and pathways. He is also responsible for making sure the warning can be seen in plain view. He is also responsible, other than the warning, for keeping the walkways and pathways on his property reasonably safe to walk on and free of slippery conditions.

    In the case of weather-related injuries, property owners must take reasonable care to safely remove snow and ice. Public and private owners in each town are required to remove snow and ice within a reasonable period, to make sure that there are no hazards on sidewalks and other surfaces.

    What kinds of compensation can I ask for in a premises liability case?

    If you suffered serious injuries in a premises liability accident, you may be able to seek compensation for the following damages: 

    — Past and future medical bills
    — Lost wages
    — Loss of future earning capacity
    — Permanent injury, which affects your daily activities
    — Pain and suffering
    — Emotional and mental suffering
    — Scarring and disfigurement

    When I went to the supermarket last week, I slipped and fell because of a wet spot on the floor. I was rushed to the hospital but the doctor said I didn’t fracture any bones, can I still sue the supermarket?

    It’s understandable for a lot of people to have this notion that only a broken bone can be considered a serious injury, but this isn’t always what is required to file a successful premises liability claim. Other types of physical injury such as tears, disc damage, and nerve damage, can pose a great deal of pain; and in some cases, prevent the injured from returning to work even after being discharged from the hospital. Here are some examples of other injuries from premises liability accidents:

    — Sprained knees, wrists, and other body parts
    — Torn ligaments and tendons, ex. torn ligaments in the knee, heel, calf, shoulder, etc.
    — Injuries to the spine, ex. bulging or herniated discs 
    — Head injuries, including those with the potential to cause severe traumatic brain injuries 
    — Nerve or tissue damage

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