Personal injury relating to premises liability may arise under a wide range of circumstances, such as a simple slip-and-fall accident caused by a defective sidewalk or a damaged staircase, as well as more serious, even fatal, injuries caused by dangerous conditions. These dangerous conditions include fire, explosion, broken windows, etc.
Take, for instance, the recent case of an 11-year-old girl from Bergenfield, who had recently been injured when her leg got caught in the escalator at Macy's. Thankfully, the extensive injury that she suffered was not fatal, and doctors have managed to use the advanced free-flap surgery mechanism to save her leg from amputation. Her family has sued Macy's for $10 million in damages on the grounds of premises liability.
While premises liability matters may often be settled out of court, there is always the chance that the negotiations will fail and the case will end up in court. That is why an experienced legal professional who specializes in personal injury and premises liability matters may be able to help the person prepare for a trial. The Bergenfield case is not unusual. Many other similar cases take place on a regular basis all across the United States, including in New Jersey and its surrounding areas.
Source: NJ.com, "Bergenfield girl injured by Paramus escalator expected to walk after rare surgery"