Bergen County, New Jersey Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyer
It can happen to anyone and it can happen at any time. If you have been seriously hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, it is time to stand up and protect your rights.
I am attorney John L. Schettino, and I will fight to make sure you get the medical care you need and financial compensation you deserve. In 2005, I was recognized by New Jersey Monthly as a New Jersey Super Lawyer. While some people may be busy telling you what you can't do, I'll offer you a different perspective.
A Different Perspective on Your Legal Concerns
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People who have suffered serious personal injuries in slip-and-fall accidents are able to take cases against negligent landowners, property managers, and even renters if a dangerous property condition was not taken care of properly.
With more than twenty years of legal experience, I am not afraid to take cases against commercial owners and retailers. I also handle slip-and-fall cases involving municipalities and residential homeowners.
In some cases, a known danger was the cause of the slip and fall, and the property owner should have posted proper warning or had the problem fixed. While owners are given a reasonable amount of time to discover problems and have them fixed, failure to provide adequate warning or a remedy in due time are considered negligence. I have handled cases involving the following:
- Wet floors or foreign substances on floors in stores and restaurants
- Ice and snow on sidewalks
- Dangerous parking lots
- Broken sidewalks, involving municipalities, homeowners, or commercial properties
Many personal injury victims make the mistake of assuming that injuries suffered in slip-and-fall accidents are not serious enough to warrant legal action. I have seen too many clients seriously hurt in slip-and-fall accidents to believe that — injuries including:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Broken arms and legs
- Ankle, knee, wrist, and elbow injuries
- Head injuries
While I always fight for the rights of personal injury victims, I also handle personal injury defense for municipalities. Having handled slip-and-fall cases from both sides of the aisle, I am able to offer my clients a unique perspective as the weight their options between negotiating a settlement and fighting in court.
Contact Me for a Free Consultation
From the moment you walk into my Hackensack law offices, I will put my twenty years of legal experience to work for you. Fighting to make sure you get the full compensation you deserve, I will work with you directly every step of the way — your case will never be passed on to a paralegal or legal assistant. Contact me today for a free initial consultation.
