When you hear “personal injury lawyer,” you probably think about car accidents or slipping on a wet floor. While those are common, personal injury law covers so much more. If someone else’s carelessness caused you harm, you might have a case – even if it doesn’t seem obvious at first.
Unexpected Personal Injury Cases You Should Know About
Personal injury isn’t just about car crashes or falls. Here are some real-life situations where you might deserve compensation:
- Workplace Injuries: Hurt on the job, but workers’ comp won’t cover everything? You could have a personal injury claim.
- Defective Products: Injured by a medical device, tool, or household product that didn’t work as it should? That’s product liability.
- Toxic Exposure: Living in an apartment with mold or chemicals making you sick? Landlords are responsible for safe living conditions.
- Gym or Sports Injuries: Faulty equipment, poor supervision, or unsafe facilities can lead to serious harm.
- Dog Bites: New Jersey holds dog owners strictly liable for bites, even if the dog has never shown aggression before.
- Nursing Home Neglect: Loved ones deserve proper care. If they’ve suffered because of negligence or abuse, that’s a personal injury case too.
You don’t have to be in a car accident to need a lawyer. If you’re injured because someone failed to act responsibly, you have the right to seek compensation.
What Is Negligence, and Why Does It Matter?
Negligence is the heart of every personal injury case. It happens when someone doesn’t act with reasonable care, and their actions (or lack of action) cause harm. Here are some examples:
- A landlord ignores a leaky roof, leading to toxic mold that makes tenants sick.
- A store doesn’t clean up a spill, and someone slips and breaks a bone.
- A company skips safety checks on a product, and it malfunctions, causing injury.
If someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, you shouldn’t be stuck paying for their mistake.
Act Fast: Time is Critical
New Jersey law gives you two years to file most personal injury claims. This is called the statute of limitations, and waiting too long could mean losing your chance to get compensation. Claims against government entities, like a city or town, have even shorter deadlines – you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of your injury.
How We Can Help You
At The Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, we’ve helped thousands of people recover the compensation they deserve. When you work with us, you don’t have to deal with the stress of insurance companies or legal deadlines. We handle everything so you can focus on getting better.
Here’s what we do for you:
- Investigate your case and gather evidence
- Handle all communication with insurance companies
- Fight for the best settlement or take your case to court if needed
You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Real People, Real Results
We’ve helped people just like you win cases they didn’t think were possible. For example:
- A tenant who suffered from toxic mold exposure due to landlord negligence received full compensation for medical bills and relocation costs.
- A gym member injured by faulty equipment got their surgery and recovery expenses covered, plus compensation for lost wages.
- A dog bite victim secured damages for medical bills and emotional trauma.
Your case matters to us because you matter to us. We fight to make sure you get the justice you deserve.
Take the First Step Today
Don’t let uncertainty hold you back. If you’ve been injured, talk to an experienced lawyer to understand your rights. The sooner you act, the better your chances of getting the compensation you need.
Call us now at 1-800-CANT-WORK or email contact@ericshore.com for a free consultation. Let’s figure this out together.
