Staircases can be found in any building with more than one floor. It is because of this that they are used by many people every day. In doing so, they rarely ever think about being involved in an accident. However, staircase accidents can occur abruptly and without warning. These accidents often cause serious injuries that lead to physical, emotional, and financial burdens. That is why, when the accident is due to the negligence of another party, victims often try to recover compensation through legal action. During this time, it is important to retain the services of an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney for assistance.
Causes of Staircase Accidents
There are many stairwell accidents that occur due to the injured party’s own carelessness. However, there are also many accidents that happen because of a property owner’s negligence. This may be the case if the owner does not take proper care of the stairs, causing hazards to become present and threaten those who use them. This can include insufficient lighting, broken railings, damaged steps, and more.
Recovering Financial Compensation After a Staircase Accident
Victims of staircase accidents that occur as a result of negligence often wish to seek justice for their suffering. This can be done with a personal injury lawsuit in which the injured individual must prove negligence. In order to do so, they must show that the property owner knew, or should have reasonably known about the danger that directly caused their injuries and failed to rectify the situation. Evidence that can be useful to back up these claims can include pictures or videos of the hazard, the police report of the incident, medical documentation of the injuries, and any witness statements.
How Long Do I Have to Take Legal Action?
When an injured party wishes to pursue legal action against a negligent party for their injuries, it is important that they do not wait too long to do so. This is because there is a statute of limitations on filing a personal injury claim. Simply put, a statute of limitations is a deadline that must be met for a claim to be filed. Otherwise, the individual may lose their opportunity to pursue legal action and compensation entirely. In the state of New Jersey, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of sustaining or discovering the injury.
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Our firm understands how serious criminal and personal injury cases are. We are prepared to guide you towards a favorable outcome because we believe false accusations or preventable injuries should never cause a person harm. This is why those who require experienced legal counsel in New Jersey should do themselves a favor and contact The Law Office of Andrew S. Maze today for any criminal and personal injury matters.
