Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey
Slip and Fall at work
Hi, I fell at work in the pantry room where a cleaning lady was washing floors in the afternoon, the busiest time when people get their coffee. There were no signs that the floor was wet. Fortunately I did not break anything but I got really bad muscle strains on my lower back and hands. Do I have any rights? Can I file a suit? And if the answer is 'yes', is it against the cleaning company or is the agianst the company I work for? Thank you very much
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Re: Slip and Fall at work
If there is a separate company that perfomed the floor washing, then you may have a claim both against that company [called a 3rd party claim] and a worker's compensation claim agaisnt your employer as you were hurt at work. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to call me at 973-635-5400. You can learn more about my law firm by visiting our web site at http://www.njatty.com. Thank you.
Re: Slip and Fall at work
If the cleaning woman was employed by your same employer, i.e., you both work for ABC Company, then you have no claim other than a worker's comp claim. If she was employed by someone else, you have both a "third party" claim and a comp claim. Remember, in addition to comp paying you temporary disability (if you are out of work for more than a week) and your medical bills, you are entitled to a "permanency award".
Please call me to discuss these issues.
Evan M. Levow, Esq.
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Re: Slip and Fall at work
You have both a claim against your employer through the NJ Department of Labor/Workers Compensation and against the company responsible for cleaning (unless it is your employer's company) Please call me @ 856-310-0500 if you wish to discuss this matter further or to make an appointment for a free consultation.
Re: Slip and Fall at work
Thank you for your inquiry.
You very well may have a case against both. However, I need to learn more about your injury in order to determine whether or not you have a viable case.
It would be my pleasure to speak to you regarding your potential law suit. Accordingly, please feel free to contact my office at 732-246-0909.
Very truly yours,
Edward R. Weinstein
You Have 2 Possible Cases
You have two potential case. The first a Workers Compensation Case for the permanent injuries you received as part of your fall.
The second is a potential "Third Party Case" against the cleaning company who didn't put out warning signs to indicate that the floor was wet and thus slippery.
Visit my website's FAQ section to learn more about your rights in New Jersey Workers Compensation Court.
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