How Do I Pursue Legal Action After an Apartment Accident in New Jersey?

Many people in New Jersey rent an apartment from a landlord. When they do this, they trust that the landlord will take care of the property or complex they live in so that it is safe and they are not harmed. Usually, this is the case and there are no issues. However, there are circumstances in which a landlord is negligent and does not maintain the grounds they own. When this happens, it can cause dangerous conditions to arise and threaten the safety of people who live there. If a person becomes injured due to the negligence of a landlord, they can pursue legal action with the assistance of an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney.

What do I do After an Apartment Accident?

After a personal injury accident happens, those who are injured in the incident can pursue legal action for negligence. This can be done by filing a personal injury claim. In the case of an apartment accident, injured parties are required to prove their landlord was negligent in order to be successful. This can be accomplished with evidence that shows the landlord knew, or should have reasonably known about the hazard that caused the injuries and did not fix it. Evidence that can be used in court can include medical documentation of the injuries, pictures or video of the hazard, witness testimonies, and more. 

How Long do I Have to File a Claim?

When an apartment accident takes place and someone is injured, they should not wait too long to file a personal injury claim if they wish to pursue legal action. This is because there is a statute of limitations on how long a person has to file a claim. Simply put, a statute of limitations is a deadline. If they fail to file by this deadline, the injured party may lose their opportunity to hold the negligent party liable and recover compensation. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the injury. 

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If you have been injured as a result of a personal injury accident and wish to speak with an attorney, contact the Law Office of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. today.