Injured on Someone Else’s Property in New Jersey? Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC Can Help
When you enter a store, apartment building, parking lot, restaurant, or another person’s property, you have the right to expect that the premises are reasonably safe. Unfortunately, property owners and managers sometimes fail to correct dangerous conditions, warn visitors of hazards, or properly maintain their property. These failures can lead to serious injuries.
At Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC, our New Jersey personal injury attorneys represent individuals injured in premises liability accidents, including slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, unsafe property conditions, and other preventable injuries caused by negligent property owners.
If you were hurt because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our experienced New Jersey premises liability attorneys to discuss your legal options.
What Is Premises Liability in New Jersey?
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that holds property owners, landlords, businesses, and other responsible parties accountable when unsafe conditions cause injuries.
A property owner does not have to guarantee that accidents will never happen. However, they do have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions, repair hazards, and provide appropriate warnings when dangers exist.
When a property owner fails to meet this responsibility and someone gets hurt, the injured person may have a premises liability claim.
Common Types of Premises Liability Accidents in New Jersey
At Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC, we help injured clients throughout New Jersey with claims involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Snow and ice accidents
- Unsafe sidewalks and walkways
- Parking lot accidents
- Retail store injuries
- Grocery store accidents
- Restaurant and hospitality injuries
- Apartment and rental property accidents
- Broken stairs, railings, and elevators
- Poor lighting conditions
- Falling objects
- Dangerous property maintenance conditions
How Do Property Owners Become Responsible for Injuries?
To hold a property owner responsible for a premises liability accident, an injured person generally must show that the owner or responsible party failed to act reasonably.
A property owner may be liable when:
The Owner Created the Dangerous Condition
A property owner, employee, or maintenance worker may be responsible if their actions created an unsafe condition.
For example, a business may be responsible if employees leave obstacles in walkways or create a hazardous condition that causes a customer to fall.
The Owner Knew About the Hazard and Failed to Correct It
Property owners may be held responsible when they are aware of a dangerous condition but fail to repair it, remove it, or warn visitors.
Examples include:
- Ignoring reported hazards
- Failing to repair broken flooring
- Leaving unsafe conditions unresolved
- Failing to place warning signs near known dangers
The Owner Should Have Known About the Hazard
A property owner may also be responsible when a dangerous condition existed long enough that a reasonable inspection would have discovered it.
Insurance companies often argue that property owners did not know about a hazard. Our attorneys investigate the facts, gather evidence, and work to determine whether the condition should have been identified and corrected.
New Jersey Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability cases in New Jersey. These accidents can result in serious injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Permanent disabilities
A fall that may appear minor can have long-lasting consequences. If your injury happened because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, you may have a legal claim.
Snow and Ice Premises Liability Accidents in New Jersey
New Jersey winters can create dangerous conditions for pedestrians. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can make sidewalks, steps, entrances, and parking lots hazardous.
Property owners and businesses may have responsibilities regarding snow and ice conditions depending on the circumstances of the accident, the type of property, and applicable New Jersey law.
If you suffered an injury because of unsafe winter conditions, Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC can help investigate whether negligence contributed to your accident.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Premises Liability Accident?
A successful premises liability claim may allow an injured person to seek compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injuries or disability
- Other financial losses related to the accident
Every case is different, and the value of a claim depends on the severity of the injuries, available evidence, insurance coverage, and other factors.
What To Do After a Premises Liability Accident
If you were injured on someone else’s property in New Jersey:
- Report the accident to the property owner or manager.
- Seek medical treatment and follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Take photographs of the dangerous condition if possible.
- Collect witness information.
- Keep records of medical treatment and expenses.
- Avoid providing detailed statements to insurance companies before speaking with an attorney.
- Contact a New Jersey premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
Evidence in these cases can disappear quickly. Photos, surveillance footage, incident reports, and witness statements may be critical to proving what happened.
Why Choose Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC?
At Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC, we understand how a serious injury can affect every part of your life. Our firm is committed to helping injured individuals hold negligent property owners accountable.
We take the time to understand your accident, investigate the circumstances, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue the compensation you need to move forward.
Contact a New Jersey Premises Liability Attorney Today
If you or a loved one was injured because of unsafe property conditions, you do not have to handle the insurance process alone.
The attorneys at Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC are ready to review your case and explain your legal options.
Call today for a consultation with a New Jersey premises liability lawyer.
