Injuries Suffered as a Visitor on Residential Property
A homeowner has a duty to ensure the safety of guests, delivery persons and other visitors. If you or your child suffered a serious injury on someone's private property, it may be necessary to take legal action to cover the medical bills and losses.
The personal injury lawyers of Scura, Mealey, Wigfield & Heyer, LLP, have helped clients recover compensation for accidents on private property. We can respond swiftly to document evidence of a safety hazard to establish the homeowner's liability for the accident.
Based in Wayne, New Jersey, with offices in Hoboken and Elizabeth, we handle premises liability cases in Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties and surrounding areas of New Jersey. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
New Jersey Private Property Accident Attorneys
We can explore your legal remedies and investigate the circumstances for all types of accidents on residential property:
- Trip-and-fall accidents (broken stairs and decks)
- Slip-and-fall injuries (raised sidewalk, slippery surfaces)
- Swimming pool injuries or drowning
- Playground or trampoline accidents
- Dog bites/animal attacks
- ATV accident
- Electric shock
- Other safety hazards
As a social guest at a residence, there is a higher burden of proof than if you were suing a business or apartment building. However, you may have a case if the homeowner was negligent in creating a safety hazard (construction or repairs out of compliance with the building code) or failing to warn guests of danger (the trampoline has a tear on one side). For injuries involving children, there may be a heightened duty of care.
You Probably Know the Property Owner
We understand that it can be uncomfortable to file a claim or serve notice of a lawsuit against a neighbor, a friend or a family member. Remember that it is chiefly a claim against their homeowner's insurance. Remember that your family will otherwise have to absorb the economic losses and receive no compensation for your pain and suffering.
Injured at Someone Else's Home?
Let us determine if you have a viable house guest injury claim. We will handle every aspect, from collecting evidence and talking to witnesses to dealing with insurance adjusters or the property owner. Call us today at 866-930-2075 or contact us online to arrange your free initial consultation.
