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NJ Personal Injury Lawyer: Restaurant Patron Awarded $1.6 M

January 24, 2015 by Carmine Villani

A NJ personal injury lawyer can make a big difference in your life if you have been injured because of the negligence of another party. Injuries can occur at any time in any setting, and when they do occur, it is important to explore your options. Serious injuries can incur expensive hospital bills that may last months or even years.

Customers Injured by Falling Ceiling

The patron of a chain restaurant in Watchung, New Jersey who was injured by a piece of ceiling tile was awarded $1.6 million, according to NJ.com. The incident occurred in 2010. Another woman who was also injured by the ceiling tile and has had several surgeries since then is also seeking compensation.
Falling object injuries such as this incident at the chain restaurant are not as uncommon as one might think. There are a few steps that should be taken in the event of an injury that may not have been your fault.

Get Medical Assistance

This is, of course, the most important step to take when any type of injury occurs. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may be best to take immediate action by calling an ambulance. Once you are treated for your injury, you may begin to consider your other options.

Document Injuries

Good documentation of the incident itself and the extent of the injuries you suffer can be the difference between getting a large settlement or court-ordered payout and getting little or no compensation for your claim.

Don’t Sign Anything!

Do not sign anything before speaking to a NJ personal injury lawyer. You may unintentionally sign a release of liability form, negating any potential monetary compensation.

Don’t Make Statements

Do not make any statements before speaking with a personal injury attorney, either. You need to make sure you are represented legally first.

Get Legal Assistance

You need a NJ personal injury lawyer by your side as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can help you determine whether you should pursue financial compensation for your injury.

Pursue a Personal Injury Claim

If your NJ personal injury lawyer believes that you have a case for monetary compensation, you should begin the process of filing your claim.

How Do I File a Personal Injury Claim in NJ?

First, you should open a claim with the other person’s insurance company. But, you will also have to file a claim with the court, and you have a limited time to do so. Your attorney will assist you through this process to make sure your rights are being recognized by the state.

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations dictates how much time may pass before you are no longer legally allowed to file a personal injury claim with the court.

Types of Claims (Statute of Limitations)

Negligence (2 years)
Assault or Battery (1 year)
Defamation (1 year)
Strict Liability (2 years)
Products Liability (2 years)
Wrongful Death (2 years)

Contact a NJ Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you have been injured, contact a NJ personal injury lawyer to begin discussing your options. You may be entitled to financial compensation. Call Villani & DeLuca at 732-965-3350 to schedule a free consultation.

Categories: NJ Personal Injury Law Blog Tags: assault and battery, negligence, nj personal injury lawyer, nj statute of limitations, personal injury claim, types of personal injury claims, wrongful death

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