PREMISES LIABILITY: FAQ
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is a claim brought most commonly against a negligent commercial property owner, but may also be brought against an owner of private property. Under premises liability law, owners of properties where you may shop, work or live are required by law to provide adequate security for you when you enter that property. A failure to do so may put you at risk of suffering serious injuries. If you are injured in such a way, a Newark premises liability lawyer may be able to help you obtain financial recovery.
What is the most common premises liability claim?
By far, slip and fall claims top the list. Most slip and fall accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, office buildings, etc., but can also occur on private property.
Property owners generally have the responsibility of anticipating hazards and should be responsible for maintaining their premises in a safe condition, but, all too often, they clean up or fix the danger after you are injured, thus removing the “evidence”.
Is it difficult to prove a premises liability claim?
Yes. Premises security claims can be difficult and it must be shown that the owners’ negligence caused the injury. In order to prove negligence, your Newark premises liability lawyer must prove that the owner knew, or should have known, that there was a dangerous condition and did not take action to correct it.
Dan T. Matrafajlo, a Newark premises liability lawyer can help you determine if you have been injured due to inadequate security or have a cause of action against a property owner. Mr. Matrafajlo offers a free, initial consultation. Call (908) 248-4404 today for an appointment.
Dan T. Matrafajlo, Esq. is the Managing Member and Lead Partner at Beninato & Matrafajlo, Attorneys at Law, LLC, a New Jersey-based personal injury law firm with offices in Elizabeth and East Brunswick. With over two decades of experience representing clients in complex matters—including motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death cases—he has recovered over $100 million on behalf of his clients and is known for securing significant results. He has also helped shape New Jersey personal injury law through notable Appellate Division decisions such as Hardison v. King and Frenklakh v. Lojek, with his litigation work featured in the New Jersey Law Journal, underscoring his authority in the field.
Mr. Matrafajlo was recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Stars honoree from 2012 to 2017 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum—an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Combining deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach, he provides strategic, results-driven representation while guiding clients through every stage of the legal process. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and is admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York.
