New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer 

Some people don’t realize how severely a slip-and-fall accident can impact their lives until it happens to them. But the truth is that slip-and-fall accidents often lead to significant injuries and trauma. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 800,000 people are hospitalized in the United States every year because of falls – and that 1 in 5 falls cause a significant injury such as a broken bone or head wound. Falls are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Slip-and-fall accidents are preventable, but innocent people continue to be hurt by irresponsible and negligent property owners and occupants who fail to keep their premises safe for visitors. At Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, our attorneys have been helping injured people in New Jersey hold negligent property owners accountable for their actions for nearly a century. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for deserving clients during that time.

If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property in New Jersey, you may be able to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other losses. Contact Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman today for a free consultation with a slip-and-fall lawyer in New Jersey to find out how you can demand the money and justice you’re owed.

Why You Need Our Law Firm for Your Slip-and-Fall Case

Slip-and-fall cases can be complicated. To be successful, you must demonstrate that a property owner, occupier, or other responsible party caused your fall and that you consequently suffered losses. Your best chance at recovering meaningful compensation and navigating the claim process is to work with our experienced New Jersey slip-and-fall attorneys.

Slip-and-fall accidents can result in severe physical injuries, expensive medical bills, time off work, and more. Property owners and insurers don’t want to be on the hook for compensating a victim for these losses. In some cases, a property owner or insurer may take advantage of a claimant’s vulnerability and pressure them to accept a settlement well below what the individual’s claim is truly worth.

You need a slip-and-fall accident attorney at your side from the beginning, protecting your rights and demanding the compensation you deserve. At the law firm of Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, we have extensive experience handling New Jersey slip-and-fall accident claims. We are prepared to do what it takes to seek the justice you deserve and the money that will fully and fairly compensate you for your injuries and losses.

Common Causes and Types of Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall cases fall under the umbrella of premises liability. “Slip and fall” is a common term to describe any premises liability claim in which a person loses their footing and falls because of unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Some of the most common causes of slip-and-fall accidents include:

• Loose or torn carpets or rugs
• Cracks in flooring
• Wet, slippery, or oily floors
• Icy conditions on walkways
• Loose cables
• Lack of handrails on stairs
• Unmarked stairs
• Poor lighting conditions
• Cluttered aisles
• Uneven surfaces
• Holes and other defects in pedestrian areas

Any of these or other hazards can cause a person to slip, trip, or fall and result in serious injuries.

Types of Injuries from Slip-and-Fall Accidents

The National Floor Safety Institute reports that over 8 million people visit emergency rooms in the United States due to falls every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the annual medical costs associated with fall injuries are more than $50 billion. These statistics underscore just how serious slip-and-fall accidents can be, especially when they result in injuries like:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Neck injuries
• Broken bones
• Dislocations
• Hip and knee injuries
• Soft tissue damage
• Sprains
• Strains
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Slip-and-fall injuries can significantly limit a person’s mobility and potentially lead to lifelong complications. Some fall injuries can even jeopardize a person’s ability to return to work and earn a living.

Places in New Jersey Where Slip-and-Fall Accidents Often Occur

Unfortunately, slip-and-fall accidents can happen just about anywhere people walk. Some of the most common places where slip-and-fall accidents occur include:

• Retail stores
• Grocery stores
• Malls
• Apartment complexes
• Office buildings
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Theaters
• Stadiums
• Construction sites
• Private homes
• Sidewalks
• Parking lots

Deadline for Filing a Slip-and-Fall Claim in New Jersey

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed after a slip-and-fall accident. In the coming days and weeks, you will have to manage your recovery and potentially field phone calls from insurance adjusters. That’s a lot to handle on your own, especially when you’re in pain and worried about your finances. Unfortunately, strict deadlines are in place when it comes to demanding compensation through the court system.

New Jersey generally gives people injured in slip and falls only two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. (See the special rules applicable to suing a school or government entity/employee below.) While this sounds like a long time, those two years can quickly pass while you’re trying to recover from your injuries, get back to everyday life, and pursue the compensation you’re owed, all at the same time. If you attempt to file a lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired, the defendant can move to have the case dismissed as untimely, and the court will likely agree. If that happens, you will lose your ability to take the property owner to court over your injuries and losses.

How Our Lawyers Help People Harmed in Slip-and-Fall Accidents

It can be challenging to recover the compensation you deserve after a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property. Many injured people with otherwise strong cases do not get the full and fair amount they deserve because they attempt to file a claim alone or don’t file a claim at all. If you’ve been hurt because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you deserve effective and aggressive legal representation to recover full and fair compensation.

At Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, we help individuals who’ve been hurt in slip-and-fall accidents by managing their claims from start to finish. We’ll begin by listening to your story. You deserve to be heard, and our team will take the time to get to know you and the details of your case. Once we have a better understanding of your situation, we can begin investigating the cause of the accident and identifying all liable parties. We are ready to consult with medical and technical experts and invest in discovery and preparation expenses to build a compelling case on your behalf.

Our team can aggressively represent your interests in negotiations with the insurer. If these negotiations break down or do not move forward in a positive direction, we will be prepared to take your case to court. If you want results, turn to the legal team at Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman for help.

Contact Our Slip-and-Fall Lawyers for a Free Consultation Now

Did you slip and fall on someone else’s property? If so, you should contact the experienced team at Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman today for a free consultation with our New Jersey slip-and-fall accident lawyers. You could be owed compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. We want to help you recover it.