Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey
I had a slip and fall accident causing a fracture to my elbow on school property because of poor lighting while attending "Back to School" night... can I sue? Under the NJ Tort Claims Act can I only recover damages if I am PERMANENTLY disabled?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The injury does not need ot permanantly disable, but it does have to be permanent impairment which affects your activities. The Tort Claims Act is designed to reduce Minor" claims, or those that are capable of recuperation. There are other requirements as well to recovery. Please feel free to call to discuss you case and whether the case has merit.
Note, the TCA requires notice of claim within 90 days or you will forfiet your rights to a claim absent exceptional circumstances. If the indicent was recent, I strongly suggest you contact an attorney immediately.
The other attorney is right, you MUST give a properly written Notice which complies with the NJ Tort Claims Act within 90 days of the injury or you permanently lose your right to sue.
This will take some advice from an attorney. You should get to the attorney's office immediately.
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