Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey

Someone opens a door causing you to fall

My grandmother was standing with her back to a glass door at a Diner, when a man approached from her side, and started to open the door. She ended up toppling backwards not expecting the door to be open, and fell cutting her hand and breaking her wrist. Who might be liable in this situation? Should we look into it?


Asked on 6/27/07, 8:18 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
rajeshwar sharma rajeshwarnathsharma

Re: Someone opens a door causing you to fall

If someone opens a door causing some one to fall than it means that the said person is negligent and hence liable for tortious liablities. Take advise of attorney/lawyer

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Answered on 6/27/07, 11:13 pm
Michael Zerres Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari

Re: Someone opens a door causing you to fall

Both the Diner and the person who opened the door and caused her to fall may be culpable. We will gladly review the matter at no cost to you. Please feel free to contact my office directly. We will assist you in whatever way we can. I look forward to speaking with you.

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Answered on 6/28/07, 12:48 pm
Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: Someone opens a door causing you to fall

yes. The person who opened the door as well as the diner may be liable. Call me and I will answer all of your questions.

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Answered on 6/27/07, 8:40 pm


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