Accidents happen, and many of them are caused by the negligence of other people. When New Jersey residents are harmed by slipping, tripping, or falling on the properties of other people, they may have rights to seek compensation for their losses through personal injury litigation. As every personal injury claim is different, it is important that readers who have questions about slip and fall litigation seek counsel from personal injury attorneys in their communities.
Slip and fall accidents can happen practically anywhere. This post will introduce some of the common ways that they happened and what options victims may have her seeking compensation. No part of this post is offered as legal advice on the topic of slip and fall accidents or any other form of legal claim.
Indoor injuries
There are many ways that individuals can be hurt in property-based accidents while indoors. Often, loose flooring is to blame for tripping and slipping incidents. When a rug is unsecured to the floor, or floorboards are uneven, it is very easy for victims to catch their toes and stumble on poorly secured flooring.
Stairs are another place where many slip and fall accidents happen. When individuals allow clutter to accumulate on their steps, that clutter can become a tripping hazard. Similarly, poor lighting may cause an individual to miss seeing a step or change in elevation which can lead to a stumble and fall.
Outdoor injuries
In addition to causes like uneven ground, poor lighting, and loose flooring, outdoor slip and fall injuries can be caused by different forms of precipitation. In New York and New Jersey, individuals must contend with ice, sleet, snow, and rain. These forms of precipitation can accumulate and create treacherous conditions for those who must walk across them. When property owners fail to clear precipitation from their walkways and steps, victims can suffer serious falls when they slip or trip.
Slip and fall accidents cause injuries. Those injuries can be serious and costly. Victims should not have to pay for their losses out-of-pocket. Those who caused their harm may be held liable for their negligence.