How Long Does a Slip and Fall Case Take to Resolve in New Jersey?

Slips and falls can happen anywhere, from the workplace to an icy sidewalk to a grocery store to a restaurant or even our own home. Slips and falls can result in serious injuries, such as sprains, bruises, broken bones, back and neck injuries, spine injuries, and head trauma.

After a slip and fall, your main goal will be to get your life back to normal as much as possible. But how long will this take? This will depend on the legal route you take.

You will want to get compensation for all your damages, and this usually comes in the form of a settlement, although very few cases do go to trial. However, no two slip and fall cases are alike. Depending on the facts of the case and the severity of your injuries, your case could take a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years.

Most cases do get resolved within one to two years, although many cases can take longer. While that gives you more of an idea of the timeline to expect, your case still might not fall neatly within that timeline. It depends primarily on each party’s mentality. Is one side disputing liability? Is one side refusing to budge? Or are both parties working together to come to a resolution? In short, any disagreements will take time to resolve, and this will prolong your case as a result. Because of court backlog

Here are some factors that can affect your case:

• Severity of injuries.Minor injuries may lead to a quicker resolution compared to cases involving serious, long-term injuries.
• The amount of evidence available can impact the timeline. Strong evidence can expedite the settlement process.
• How quickly settlement negotiations progress plays a significant role in the overall timeline.
• Complexity of the case.More complex cases with multiple parties, disputed liability, or issues related to damages can take much longer to settle.
• Statute of limitations.Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury claims, which is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. In New Jersey, you have two years from the date of the slip and fall accident to file a claim.

Most slip and fall cases settle outside of court, so that speeds up the process significantly. However, there are often disputes on liability and damages, and many cases end up going to trial. Going to court takes longer and is more expensive as experts need to be hired to provide testimony on liability and damages. There is no guarantee that a jury will decide in your favor, so keep this in mind. For most cases, a settlement is a much safer bet.

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There is no set timeline for resolving slip and fall cases. Depending on the facts of the case and the route you take, your case may be resolved in months or years.

The New Jersey premises liability attorneys at Leonard Legal Group are here to provide you with aggressive representation. We are compassionate to your pain and we are tough on negligent parties. Call (973) 984-1414 or fill out the online form to schedule a consultation today.