Date: 07-10-2025

Case Style: Jacqueline Quattrone and Thoamjs Quattrone v. BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.

Case Number: 1:24-cv-07120

Judge: Karen M. Williams

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Camden County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jeff Dashevsky

Defendant's Attorney: Jason Mastrangelo and Larry Berkeley

Description: Haddonfield, New Jersey personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on a premises liability negligence claim

In New Jersey, premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries occurring on their property due to unsafe conditions. Essentially, owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for lawful visitors and can be held liable if they fail to do so, and this failure results in injury. This duty includes inspecting the property, making necessary repairs, and warning visitors of potential hazards.

Duty of Care:

Property owners owe a duty of care to visitors, with the extent of that duty varying based on the visitor's status (e.g., invitee, licensee, trespasser).
Breach of Duty:
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The property owner must have breached their duty of care, meaning they failed to maintain safe conditions or warn of hazards.

Causation:
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The breach of duty must be the direct cause of the visitor's injuries.

Damages:
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The injured person must have suffered damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

Types of Premises Liability Cases:

Slip and Fall Accidents: These are common, involving injuries from wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poorly lit walkways.

Falling Objects: Injuries from items falling from shelves or displays.
Inadequate Security: Injuries resulting from insufficient lighting, broken locks, or lack of security personnel.
Structural Hazards: Injuries from broken staircases, loose railings, or potholes.

Important Considerations:

Open and Obvious Hazards:
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If a hazard is "open and obvious" to the visitor, the property owner may not be liable, as the visitor is expected to exercise reasonable care for their own safety, according to www.njlawresults.com.
Landlord vs. Commercial Property:
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Commercial property owners generally have a higher duty of care than residential property owners, according to www.kronberglaw.com.
Notice:
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The property owner must have known, or should have known, about the hazardous condition to be held liable.
"Reasonable Steps":
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Property owners must take reasonable steps to eliminate hazards or warn visitors of potential dangers.

Seeking Legal Assistance:

Personal Injury Attorney:
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Premises liability cases can be complex, so it's advisable to seek legal counsel from a New Jersey personal injury attorney.

Evidence Gathering:
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Attorneys can help gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.

In essence, New Jersey premises liability law aims to ensure that property owners take reasonable steps to protect visitors from injury on their property, and if they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for the resulting damages

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