Legally Reviewed by Jae E. Lee on July 16, 2026
A fall on a cracked sidewalk, a poorly lit stairwell, or a wet floor with no warning sign can change your life in seconds. In Hudson County, property owners in Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, and every surrounding town have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail in that duty and someone gets hurt, the medical bills, lost income, and pain that follow can be overwhelming, and insurance companies rarely offer fair compensation without a fight.
Jae Lee Law has represented injured clients throughout Hudson County for over 30 years, and Attorney Jae E. Lee is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court, a distinction held by only 3% of the state’s attorneys. Our personal injury team in Hudson County investigates the property conditions that caused your fall, works with engineers and other professionals who can speak to unsafe conditions, and pursues the insurance company or property owner responsible. We also speak English, Korean, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian, so language is never a barrier to getting the help you need.
⚠ Time-Sensitive Notice
New Jersey Gives You Only Two Years To File a Premises Liability Claim
Jae Lee Law brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of results to Hudson County premises liability cases. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Statute of Limitations for Hudson County Premises Liability Cases
New Jersey law gives injury victims two years from the date of the fall or incident to file a premises liability lawsuit, under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2.
If a property-related injury led to a death, surviving family members generally have two years from the date of death to bring a wrongful death claim. Missing either deadline typically ends your right to recover compensation, even if your case is otherwise strong.
Some Hudson County premises liability cases involve public property, such as a PATH station, municipal sidewalk, or public housing complex.
Claims against a government entity require a notice of claim within 90 days of the incident, well before the standard two-year deadline even applies. New Jersey courts also recognize a discovery rule in certain cases where an injury or its cause was not immediately apparent. You can review the general limitations rules on the New Jersey Courts website, but an attorney can tell you exactly how these deadlines apply to your case.
How Premises Liability Claims Work in Hudson County
New Jersey premises liability law holds property owners responsible for keeping their property reasonably safe, but the exact duty owed depends on why you were there. Invitees, such as customers at a store or restaurant, are owed the highest duty of care, and an owner must inspect for hazards it knew about or should have discovered. Licensees, like social guests, are owed a duty to be warned of known dangers, while trespassers receive more limited protection under the law.
| Visitor Type | Duty the Property Owner Owes |
|---|---|
| Invitee | Highest duty of care. Owner must inspect for hazards it knew about or should have discovered. |
| Licensee | Owed a duty to be warned of known dangers on the property. |
| Trespasser | Receives more limited protection under the law. |
Premises liability cases in Hudson County are filed in the Law Division of the Superior Court, Hudson Vicinage, and many pass through mandatory case management conferences before trial. To win your case, you generally need to show the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the hazardous condition, meaning they knew about it or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection, and failed to fix or warn about it within a reasonable time.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Our Hudson County premises liability attorneys handle a wide range of unsafe property conditions, including:
Slip and Fall Accidents
Wet floors, uneven walkways, and poorly maintained stairs.
Negligent Security
Inadequate lighting, broken locks, or insufficient staffing that leads to an assault or injury.
Dog Bites
Attacks on residential or commercial property.
Shopping Mall and Retail Injuries
Hazards inside stores, malls, and parking areas.
Snow and Ice Accidents
Unshoveled walkways and untreated icy surfaces.
Whatever the specific hazard, our attorneys investigate the property’s history and condition to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
How Our Attorneys Approach Your Case
Once you contact our firm, we begin by documenting the scene, gathering photographs and witness statements, and requesting maintenance and inspection records from the property owner. We then work to identify every party who may share responsibility, including landlords, tenants, and management companies, and build a case that holds them accountable.
Recent Result
In one recent Hudson County-area case, our attorneys secured a $925,000 settlement for a client who slipped on a wet floor inside a business, sustaining serious neck, back, and shoulder injuries that required surgery.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but our attorneys prepare each premises liability claim as though it is going to trial.
What to Do After a Premises Liability Injury in Hudson County
Seek Medical Attention Right Away
Do this even if your injuries seem minor at first.
Report the Incident
Report it to the property owner, manager, or management company and ask for a copy of any incident report.
Photograph the Hazard
Take photographs of the hazard that caused your fall before it can be cleaned up or repaired, and get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
Avoid Recorded Statements
Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster before speaking with an attorney, because these statements are often used to minimize your claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Premises Liability Injury?
A successful premises liability claim can recover compensation for the full scope of what your injury has cost you, both now and going forward. The exact value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence against the property owner, and how the harm has affected your daily life.
Medical Expenses
Current treatment costs and reasonably expected future care related to your injury
Lost Income
Wages missed while recovering, and reduced future earning capacity if applicable
Pain and Suffering
Compensation for the physical pain and emotional toll of your injury
Other Damages
Property damage and other documented losses tied directly to the incident
New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you share some fault for the accident, as long as you are found less than 51 percent responsible. Your award is reduced in proportion to your share of fault, which is one reason insurance companies often try to shift blame onto the injured person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hudson County Premises Liability Claims
Contact Jae Lee Law for Your Free Hudson County Consultation
Jae Lee Law has spent over 30 years representing injured clients throughout Hudson County and the surrounding areas, and Attorney Jae E. Lee is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court, a distinction held by only 3% of the state’s attorneys. Our firm has secured millions of dollars in recoveries for clients hurt by unsafe property conditions, and we bring that same preparation and care to every premises liability case we handle.
If you were injured on someone else’s property in Hudson County, you do not have to face the insurance company alone. Our multilingual team is available to meet at your home, the hospital, or wherever works best for you, and we take every premises liability case on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing unless we recover compensation. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
