If the insurance company is putting the blame for the slip and fall accident on you, it’s definitely time to speak to an attorney.
Just because the insurance company says you’re at fault doesn’t mean it’s true. The insurance company wants to pay out as little as possible, so the company benefits from tricking you into giving up on your claim. Let an attorney review your case for free and determine who is really at fault.
Even if you are partially at fault, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t sue. Under New Jersey’s Comparative Negligence law, you can still sue as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault for the accident. Your settlement or award will be reduced by the percentage you are at fault – but that’s still far better than getting nothing.
You won’t know if you have the grounds for a claim or not until you discuss the details of your case with an experienced Newark slip and fall lawyer.