New Jersey Lawyer For Slip & Fall on Ice and Snow at Apartment Complex Walkways

In winter, walkways at apartment complexes can be challenging to navigate if they have not been treated and/or scraped clean of ice & snow. If you slip and fall due to ice or snow, you may be wondering who is responsible for your injuries?  The property management company, landlord/property owner, or company responsible for maintaining the parking lots, walkways, stairs, etc., and keeping them safe from snow or ice, can be held accountable in New Jersey for a multiple-family living apartment complex, condo or townhouse association, or apartment building. 

Commercial property owners and/or their contractors, have a duty to inspect, maintain and remediate all snowy and icy conditions.

If you recently fell at an apartment complex as a tenant, a delivery driver, or a visitor, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Next, contact an experienced New Jersey Slip and Fall accident attorney at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm. Each case is different, and we will walk you through the next steps. Call us today at (973) 920-7900.

Apartment Buildings in New Jersey 

Owners or managers of apartment buildings and condos, also called multiple family buildings, are responsible for clearing ice and snow in the building parking lot, sidewalks, stairs, and walkways on their business property. With numerous apartment units, there is an increase in people’s risk of getting injured if the premises are not maintained well. 

If you do slip and fall on a rental property, you may have a personal injury claim against not only the property owner’s third-party property management company, but also the owner of the apartment complex or other residential properties. Potential defendants can vary depending on the situation and how your slip and fall injuries happened. 

New Jersey Multiple-Family Building Property Owners

Under N.J. premise liability laws, property owners are mandated to provide safe walkways for visitors to the property and tenants. The rationale is that the apartment complex is paid rent by its tenants. Although there is a financial benefit to the apartment owner, the owner does have a particular duty to serve their tenants. Suppose a person falls on the icy grounds at the apartment complex. If serious injuries are sustained, they have a right to file a personal injury claim.

Common Slip & Fall Injuries on Ice or Snow

Common slip/fall injuries on ice and snow-covered walkways include:

• Fractured Hips
• Broken Bones (including arms, shoulder, legs, foot, or ankle)
• Head injuries including a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Knee Damage
• Dislocated Shoulder

Compensation for a Slip & Fall Accident Case at an Apartment Complex

Types of compensation for a slip & fall accident can include:

• Medical Expenses
• Prescriptions
• Medical Devices
• Rehabilitation
• Lost Income (Past and Future)
• Pain and Suffering

Each slip and fall accident is unique, and no two injuries are alike. Any compensation you receive from injuries sustained in a fall depends on the circumstances and facts of your particular case. At the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm, we discuss your case, advise you of your legal rights, help you file a personal injury claim, and ensure you understand each step. 

What To Do If You Slipped & Fell on an Icy Walkway

Although it can be hard to tell how severe your injuries will be in the long term, you should do the following to protect your legal rights: 

1. Documentation. Start building a paper trail for your incident. Make sure to write down what occurred on the day you fell. Also, photograph the surrounding area you fell at. Collect all contact information of any witnesses. 
2. Seek Medical Attention. A property owner could use a delay in notice or a delay in seeking medical care to argue that your injuries are not as severe as you claim. It’s best to see medical attention as soon as possible. Obtaining a medical diagnosis and treatment plan is crucial. 
3. Contact Our Team of Injury Attorneys. Do not wait to reach out to an experienced New Jersey Slip & Fall Attorney at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm.

Contact a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm

If you were seriously injured in a slip and fall accident due to a snow or ice-covered walkway at your apartment building complex or condo in New Jersey, you may be looking for guidance and someone to help. Our experienced New Jersey Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers can offer you the advice you can trust to ensure your rights are protected. New Jersey has a two-year statute of limitations time limit, whereby a person can bring an injury lawsuit.  Therefore, if you think you have a claim against your landlord, property owner, a commercial business, and/or its snow removal contractor, and believe they did not maintain their premises in a safe manner, you should contact our New Jersey Slip and Fall Accident attorneys now. We will thoroughly investigate your accident and hold the responsible parties fully accountable for all of your injuries and losses. The Todd J. Leonard Law Firm has over 35 years of experience handling all types of personal injury claims, including Slip and Fall accidents throughout New Jersey. Todd J. Leonard is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.  We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. Please give us a call today at (973) 920-7900 to request a Free Confidential Consultation. There is never a fee unless you win. We have offices conveniently located in Denville and Morristown.