Slip and Fall

Defective and Dangerous Property Conditions

Property owners are obligated by law to provide safe conditions for visitors to that property. When they do not, and someone is injured as a result, the injured person may be able to file a claim for payment for their injuries. If you have been injured in an accident caused by dangerous property conditions or poor maintenance, our law firm may be able to help you. Contact us to learn how.

At the New Jersey office of The Law Firm of Walter K. Schreyer, our personal injury legal team works to obtain compensation for clients injured in an accident caused by defective or dangerous property conditions. Known as slip and falls, such accidents can result in serious injuries, including back or neck injuries and head or brain trauma.

Whatever the severity of your injuries, it is important to contact an attorney right away. The law requires many slip-and-fall claims to be filed within a limited time period. Waiting to consult a lawyer means that you might miss the deadline. Equally important, delaying gives the property owner time to fix the defect, eliminating evidence of liability.

Our highly experienced attorney and our skilled legal team have the necessary knowledge of liability law to build strong cases after a slip-and-fall accident

Our law firm has obtained compensation for people who have suffered an injury because of:

• Broken stairs and stair rails
• Ice- and snow-covered sidewalks
• Spills of liquids in grocery stores and other commercial establishments
• Inadequate lighting
• Broken or uneven pavement
• Unmarked or unguarded hazards

We often file claims against businesses such as retail stores, hardware stores, and restaurants. We also sue private-property owners and municipalities. Although slip-and-fall accident claims against these defendants are legally challenging, our lawyer has the experience and knowledge of liability law to handle this type of case.

To build a strong case in a slip-and-fall accident, we frequently consult with liability experts. This specialist can determine whether there were code violations and if the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the property defect. The photos and witness statements obtained during an investigation of a slip and fall often convince an insurance company to make a fair settlement. Seeing the evidence that we assemble often persuades them to avoid a trial that they might likely loose.

To learn more about slip-and-fall accidents, contact our Westwood, New Jersey, law firm. Call The Law Firm of Walter K. Schreyer if you have been injured by defective and dangerous property conditions.

We offer a free initial consultation