PERSONAL INJURY

New Jersey Shopping Mall and Store Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in an accident in a shopping mall, a big box store, or a smaller shop? Were your injuries caused by an unsafe condition or hazard? If negligence on the part of the property owner, tenant, manager, or employees caused the accident that injured you, you could be eligible to seek compensation.

The New Jersey shopping mall and store accident attorneys at the law firm of Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman understand how devastating it can be when a shopping trip ends with a painful injury. We provide attentive representation to people injured by negligence in our community. We’re ready to put our skills to work for you.

Why You Need Our Law Firm After an Injury at a Mall or Store in New Jersey

Stores and shopping malls exist to make a profit. Sometimes, retailers will skimp on safety precautions or hire inexperienced workers to reduce overhead costs. Some stores may not take the time to train their staff properly.

When retailers cut corners, your safety may be in jeopardy. When an accident happens, retailers may try to settle for significantly less than what a victim is actually owed for their injuries. If you are involved in a store accident, you need to hire an attorney to advocate for your rights and pursue fair compensation.

For nearly a century, the legal team at Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman has represented accident victims to secure the compensation they deserve. Our reputation is built on a track record of hard work, compassion, and proactive legal representation. We want to see justice done and make sure you have the resources you need to make a full recovery.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

At Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, we do not charge you any fees upfront to start work on your personal injury case. We will review your case for free, with no obligation to you. If we believe

you have a claim for compensation, we will do all the legal legwork with no out-of-pocket cost to you. When we recover compensation for you, our fee then comes as a percentage of that. If we don’t win, you don’t pay us. It’s that simple.

From our clients

I would recommend Richard Isolde to my family and friends, and he was accommodating in handling our case. He was always available by text, phone calls, and email. Most significantly, he helped us get what we deserved. Richard Isolde is always there for his clients and does whatever he can to get the job done.

Richard Isolde worked very hard on my case, making the impossible possible.
He was able to get the full amount up to the policy limit and then get punitive damages in addition. I understand that is a rare accomplishment. I am grateful for that and I congratulate him. Your firm was recommended to me by a friend and I will pay it forward by recommending him as well as PRA.

I used Mr. (SQ) Lee for a personal injury matter and could not have been any more pleased with his services. He understood my injury and helped me every step of the way. He was courteous and kind and I always felt better after speaking with him. His assistant, Sherrill, was also wonderful and together they made a great team! I would absolutely recommend them, and the firm, to anyone.

slip and fall accident on stairs in a store

Common Types of Accidents at New Jersey Shopping Malls and Stores

Most stores and shopping malls in New Jersey might appear to be safe spaces with a low risk of being harmed. These areas cater to thousands of shoppers every day. Yet, stores and shopping malls are not always properly maintained. While property owners and occupants must provide a reasonably safe environment free from hazards, not all property owners or occupiers take this responsibility seriously.

Accidents can happen when safety concerns are ignored, or essential maintenance is overlooked. A few examples of common types of accidents at New Jersey shopping malls and stores include:

Falling
Tripping over objects
Slipping on wet surfaces
Slipping on snow or ice
Escalator accidents
Elevator accidents
Unsafe or unmarked stairway accidents
Falling objects
Parking lot accidents

Safety hazards that go unaddressed or are ignored and can lead to a shopping mall or store accident may include:

Torn carpeting
Cracks in the flooring
Uneven sidewalks
Lack of handrails on stairways
Poor lighting
Wet or slippery floors from spills
Outdoor areas covered in snow or ice
Escalators or elevators that are not properly maintained
Aisles that are blocked
Improperly stacked merchandise
Loose cords

Failing to fix safety concerns can lead to significant accidents. If you believe a property owner did not keep you safe, contact our experienced New Jersey personal injury attorneys.

Who Could Be Liable for an Accident at a Mall or Store?

Typically, the property owner or occupant is responsible for injuries caused by an accident. Depending on the circumstances, others may also be liable.

New Jersey is one of many states that follow a comparative negligence model in personal injury cases. The concept allows the jury to assign responsibility to each party involved in an accident. For example, the jury may look at the facts of your case and decide that your actions are 10 percent to blame for the accident. Therefore, the value of your compensation would be reduced by 10 percent.

Insurance companies often use the theory of comparative negligence in an attempt to reduce the size of a settlement payment. That’s why you need an experienced New Jersey premises liability attorney who can fight to hold at-fault parties accountable and ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries.

New Jersey Premises Liability Laws for Malls and Stores

Most accidents in stores and malls fall under a legal classification called premises liability. Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that seeks to hold property owners, occupants, and landlords accountable for dangerous conditions that injure visitors to the property.

To prove that you are entitled to compensation under premises liability, injured victims must demonstrate the following:

The property owner/occupant has a duty of care, meaning they are responsible for keeping customers or visitors out of harm’s way.
The responsible party breached their duty of care by failing to keep their property free from unreasonable safety hazards.
The breach of duty directly caused the accident that injured the victim.
The victim suffered losses as a result of the accident

Our Victories

Nursing Home Settlements

Settlements from nursing home neglect cases involving contraction of pressure ulcers, falls with fractures or other injuries and infections have resulted in the following outcomes.

$750K

$750,000 for Defective Product in “Scalding Water Leak” Injury

A delivery driver brought his car in to the dealer for a water leak repair. A week later he returned because the leak continued. He was told to continue driving the car and return a few days later.

$2M

$2 Million Settlement in SUV Accident Case

A passenger in a SUV suffered a broken neck and other injuries when the vehicle rolled over because of the negligence of the driver and the failure of a tire.

$4.47M

$4.47 Million in Paralyzing Injury from Swimming Pool Diving Accident

When a 19-year-old woman dove into an above ground swimming pool, she fractured her neck and became a quadriplegic for life. There were no warning signs at the pool, although the law requires diving warnings.

$425K

$425,000 for Neck & Spinal Injuries in Missile Silo Clean-up “Missing Floor Fall”

While cleaning up an abandoned US Air Force missile silo, our client fell through an unmarked missing floor in a dark room. He suffered serious neck and spinal injuries, requiring two surgeries.

$1.1M

$1.1 Million Pre-Trial Settlement for Bus Accident Victim

A construction foreman, driving his pick-up truck south on the NJ Turnpike, was struck from behind by a commercial bus and forced across two lanes of traffic.

$700K

$700,000 to Diabetic Plumber Injured at Construction Site

Climbing down a ladder, a union plumber stepped on a nail protruding from wood left at a construction site in Jersey City by the general contractor or sub-contractors that had performed framing on the construction site.

$1.4M

$1.4 Million Dollar Settlement in Truck Accident

We obtained a $1.4 million dollar settlement on behalf of a driver whose vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer’s blown-out tire. Our client was driving his company vehicle when the Defendant’s tractor trailer had a tire blowout.

$95K

$95,000 for Man Injured in Auto Accident

A 47-year-old man received $95,000 in a settlement to compensate him for a serious fracture to his right wrist suffered in an auto accident. Although the fracture required surgery, the man made a good recovery from his injury.

$250K

Car accident victim suffering severe injuries awarded $250,000

A New Jersey driver swerved into an improperly installed guardrail/partition which, upon impact, impaled the vehicle and severed our client’s left leg. Despite a series of complex circumstances impacting liability, and our client passing away due to an unrelated medical condition, we settled the case for $250,000.

$200+ Million

Recovered for Clients

Personal Injury Practice Areas

Attorney Average Years in Practice

Our injury attorneys have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients in a wide range of cases.

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Potential Compensation from a Mall or Store Accident Claim

If you were injured in an accident caused by negligence at a store or shopping mall in New Jersey, you could be entitled to seek compensation for your losses. The amount of compensation you recover will typically depend on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of your injuries.

While all cases are unique, in general, premises liability accident victims can pursue compensation for losses such as:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Loss of consortium
Pain and suffering
Diminished quality of life

Steps to Take If You Get Hurt at a Mall or Store

Your actions immediately after an accident can impact your health and well-being. What you do in the days and weeks following an accident can affect your ability to recover full and fair compensation. Take these steps to help ensure that you have the best chance possible at healing from your injuries and being compensated for losses, both physical and financial:

Seek medical attention immediately

Seek medical help as soon as possible if you are involved in an accident at a mall or store.

Report the accident to store management

Often, the manager on duty will ask you to complete a written report. Give a detailed and accurate description of the incident. Ask for a copy of the report to keep for your records.

Document the scene

If possible, thoroughly document the scene of the accident. Take pictures of where the accident occurred and ask for the contact information of people who witnessed it.

Keep your receipts

Keep all medical bills and receipts for out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident. If you miss work because of your injuries, keep your pay stubs. These documents can help establish how much compensation you are owed.

Stay off social media

Avoid posting about the accident online or disparaging the store or shopping mall in online reviews or other forums. Although you may be frustrated, airing your grievances online could hurt your case. Your words or photographs may be taken out of context, damage your credibility, and jeopardize the viability of your case.

Contact an attorney

. Consult with our experienced premises liability attorneys as soon as possible. We can negotiate with the insurer on your behalf to seek maximum compensation and file suit if necessary.

Deadline for Filing a Premises Liability Claim in New Jersey

You may be overwhelmed following a painful accident. Not only are you recovering from your injuries, but you may also be inundated with medical bills. Performing daily tasks may be a challenge. Before you know it, days have turned into weeks, and weeks have turned into months.

Don’t lose track of time. New Jersey generally gives accident victims only two years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit against a property owner or other responsible party. If you miss this deadline, you will likely be unable to seek the compensation you deserve through the legal system.

Discuss Your Mall or Store Accident Claim with Our Lawyers Today

If you have been injured at a New Jersey store or shopping mall, the legal team at Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman wants to help. Our skilled attorneys are ready to advocate on your behalf and seek the compensation you need to move forward with your life.

Contact our New Jersey premises liability team today to set up an initial legal consultation.