NEW JERSEY PREMISES LIABILITY LAWYERS

Levinson Axelrod specializes in representing clients who have been seriously injured due to premises liability in New Jersey. Owners of commercial properties where we shop, work and live are required by law to provide adequate security for their customers. Levinson Axelrod can help you determine if you have been injured due to inadequate security or have a cause of action against a property owner.

A premises liability action, most commonly known as "slip and fall" or "fall down" is a claim brought against a negligent property owner. Most slip and fall accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, office buildings, etc., but can also occur on private property.

Example:

You are shopping at your local grocery store and sustain an injury resulting from a "foreign substance" that was left on the floor.
You are invited to a residence and sustain an injury resulting from a broken stair.

Premises security claims can be difficult and it must be shown that the owners' negligence caused the injury. In order to prove negligence, it must be determined that the owner knew, or should have known, that there was a dangerous condition and did not take action to correct it.

Although not as common, you may also have a claim against a property owner for any injury you sustain as a result of his failure to provide adequate security on the premises. Property owners generally have the responsibility of anticipating hazards and should be responsible for maintaining their premises in a safe condition, but, all too often, they clean up or fix the danger after you are injured, thus removing the "evidence".

It is extremely important that you document your accident right away.

Never leave the premises without first insisting that the owner/manager complete an accident report. Make sure you get a copy.
If at all possible, take pictures of the hazard that caused the injury.
Gather as many witnesses as you can and ask them for their name and phone number to be contacted by your attorney at a later date.
Even if you think your injuries are minor, seek medical attention immediately and report any discomfort to medical personnel.

If you have been seriously injured as the result of premises security in New Jersey, the attorneys at Levinson Axelrod can help protect your rights and assist you in recovering the highest compensation. We help our clients fight back with cases expertly and expediently handled by our team including Certified Civil Trial Attorneys and knowledgeable New Jersey premises liability lawyers. Our reputation for favorable verdicts and settlements for our clients is built on unparalleled compassion, strategy and performance.