A bad fall can change your life in a second — a broken wrist, a torn shoulder, a head injury, a back that never feels the same. In Lakewood, these happen in supermarkets and stores, in apartment complexes, and on sidewalks and lots that weren’t shoveled or salted after a storm. When a property owner doesn’t keep their place reasonably safe, they can be responsible for your injuries. In Lakewood, people know us as Goldman Law Firm.
When a property owner is responsible
Under New Jersey premises liability law, a store, landlord, or business has to keep their property reasonably safe and warn about dangers they knew about — or should have known about. A wet floor with no sign, a broken stair, a dark parking lot, or ice left for hours after a storm can all make the owner liable.
Common Lakewood fall injuries
- Broken wrists and arms from catching yourself.
- Hip and back injuries, especially serious for older adults.
- Head injuries and concussions.
- Shoulder and knee tears that often need surgery.
What to do after a Lakewood fall
See a doctor that day even if you think it’s minor — and don’t give the property’s insurance company a recorded statement before you talk to a lawyer. The insurer’s first move is to blame you for not watching where you stepped; we push back.
Fell on someone else’s property in Lakewood? See our NJ personal injury guide or our Lakewood page. Goldman Law Firm — no fee unless we win. Call 908-692-7745, free consultation, 24/7.
Part of our complete guide: For every related New Jersey offense, claim, and defense in one place, see our NJ Personal Injury Guide.