If you suffered an injury on someone else’s property, you need a skilled New Jersey premises liability lawyer.
At Shebell & Shebell, LLC, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that premises liability accidents can take, not just on you but your family, too. Our experienced New Jersey premises liability attorneys are here to fight for you and secure all of the compensation you deserve.
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to negligence. This area of law covers many incidents, from slip and fall accidents to dog bites and inadequate security.
New Jersey property owners must maintain safe conditions for lawful visitors. These responsibilities include regular inspections, prompt repairs of hazards, and warning visitors about potential dangers. When they fail in these responsibilities and someone gets hurt, you can hold the property owner liable for the injuries and damages.
Premises liability cases often involve gathering extensive evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and sometimes going to trial. That’s why a knowledgeable New Jersey personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and interests.
Premises liability cases can encompass a range of accidents. At Shebell & Shebell, our attorneys can take on almost any kind of premises liability case, including:
To establish a premises liability case, we must prove negligence.
Accomplishing this involves establishing four key elements:
Regarding trespassers, New Jersey law generally limits property owners’ liability. However, exceptions exist, especially for child trespassers under the “attractive nuisance” doctrine. If you don’t know about your status on the property at the time of injury, consult a New Jersey premises liability lawyer for clarity on your rights.
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In a premises liability case, you may claim both economic and non-economic damages, depending on your injuries and how they have affected you:
In cases involving particularly reckless or malicious conduct, the court may award punitive damages above the actual damages.
Each premises liability case differs, and compensation varies based on:
Our New Jersey premises liability lawyers will carefully evaluate your case to determine a fair amount of compensation for all of your damages.
Shebell & Shebell’s case results speak for themselves. Explore the representative results we’ve won for our clients.
Your questions answered
Politely decline to give a statement and direct them to your attorney. Insurance adjusters often try to minimize payouts by pushing quick settlements, asking leading questions, or downplaying your injuries. Having a New Jersey premises liability lawyer speak on your behalf protects your rights and helps ensure you receive full and fair compensation.
You may have a case if you were injured because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions. This includes hazards like wet floors, ice, poor lighting, falling objects, broken steps, unsafe walkways, or inadequate security. A lawyer can evaluate your situation and determine whether negligence occurred.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim. Some exceptions apply — including cases involving minors or claims against government entities, which have shorter deadlines. It’s best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible so you don’t miss important time limits.
Depending on your injuries, you may recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. In cases involving extreme negligence, punitive damages may also be available.
New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence rules. You can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. A lawyer can help protect you from unfair blame-shifting by insurance companies.
No. You must show that the property owner knew — or should have known — about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors. Evidence such as incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, and maintenance logs can help prove negligence.
The timeline varies based on the severity of injuries, whether the property owner accepts fault, and how much evidence is needed. Some cases settle in a few months, while more complex claims involving litigation may take a year or longer. Your attorney will push for the fastest and most favorable resolution possible.
Yes — these cases often involve difficult investigations, insurance disputes, and attempts to minimize or deny claims. A skilled premises liability attorney handles evidence gathering, negotiation, expert consultations, and legal strategy so you can focus on healing.
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Reviewed and approved by attorney Thomas Shebell to ensure legal accuracy and reliability for New Jersey injury and workers’ compensation matters.
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